“A Mother’s Tears: Nita Ambani’s Emotional Farewell to Radhika Merchant at the Grand Ambani Wedding”
By Mumbai Society News | July 15, 2025

It was supposed to be a royal fairytale ending.
Anant Ambani, youngest heir to India’s richest family, married Radhika Merchant in a wedding that rewrote the rulebook on opulence. From international celebrity guests to gold-plated mandaps, the Ambani-Merchant wedding was a spectacle the world watched with awe.

But amidst the diamonds, the fireworks, and the $100 million grandeur—there was a moment no one expected. A moment of raw, unfiltered emotion.

As Radhika Merchant walked toward her car during the vidaai ceremony, dressed in a breathtaking red lehenga, it was not her own mother who broke down first—but Nita Ambani.

And when the world’s most composed businesswoman sobbed, India held its breath.

A Bond Deeper Than Words: Nita & Radhika’s Silent Sisterhood

Over the years, Radhika Merchant has gone from being “Anant’s fiancée” to being the daughter Nita never had. Always present at Ambani family functions, celebrated like a princess, Radhika had long been embraced by the family matriarch.

But behind the headlines and designer photos, a true relationship had blossomed—one built on affection, admiration, and an almost mother-daughter connection.

According to an insider from the Ambani household:

“Nita Ma’am guided Radhika through everything—from fashion choices to navigating public life. She was like a mentor, but also a second mother. The vidaai hit her harder than anyone imagined.”

The Vidaai Moment: Tears, Trembling Hands, and One Last Hug

As the shehnai played and petals rained down over Radhika, the bride folded her hands in respect to her in-laws. But as she bent to touch Nita’s feet, something unexpected happened.

Nita Ambani pulled her into a tight embrace—and broke down.

Cameras caught her wiping her eyes again and again. Her hands trembled. Mukesh Ambani gently placed a hand on her shoulder as she whispered something into Radhika’s ear.

A lip reader claims she said:

“Promise me you’ll never stop calling me Maa.”

From Billionaire to Emotional Mother-in-Law

It was a powerful reminder that even in the world of unimaginable wealth, emotions don’t wear gold.

For the first time in public, Nita Ambani—often known for her calm, regal demeanor—let her vulnerability show. It wasn’t rehearsed. It wasn’t for the cameras. It was real.

A guest who witnessed the moment said:

“Everyone was crying. Even the guards had tears. That’s how deep the love runs in this family.”

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A Wedding for the Ages—But It Was the Vidaai That Stole Hearts

The wedding saw performances by Rihanna, Beyoncé, and even a surprise dance by Bollywood legends Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. The food was curated by Michelin-star chefs. A special fragrance was created to scent the air. The flowers? Flown in from Tuscany.

And yet, the most unforgettable moment of all was not the spectacle—but a mother-in-law’s tears.

Radhika’s Final Words Before Departure

As she left in the Rolls Royce Phantom—gifted by the Ambanis—Radhika reportedly turned back and said:

“Thank you for loving me like your own. I’m not leaving. I’m just coming home, twice.”

What This Moment Meant for India

In a country where the vidaai is often seen as the most emotionally charged part of the wedding, this one touched a national nerve. Social media flooded with clips of Nita’s tears. Hashtags like #NitaAmbaniCrying, #AmbaniVidaai, and #RadhikaForever trended within minutes.

One emotional tweet read:

“For one moment, the richest family in India reminded us what truly matters—family, love, and letting go.”

The Real Jewel Wasn’t the Diamond—It Was the Emotion

In a celebration lined with emeralds, silk, and silver threads—what sparkled the most were the unscripted tears of a woman who had to let go of the daughter she never gave birth to, but loved like her own.

And for millions watching from behind screens across the globe, that one moment was worth more than all the gold in Antilia.

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Radhika Merchant Cries Inconsolably During ‘Vidaai’, Leaves Father-In-Law, Mukesh Ambani Emotional

Radhika Merchant’s emotional ‘vidaai’ video has been going viral. Her father-in-law, Mukesh Ambani, was also seen crying.

Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are all set to make their ‘Sapno ka khoobsurat ghar‘. The couple left everyone in awe with their own saat vachan. While everything at Radhika and Anant’s lagna vidhi was top-notch, it was the bride’s emotional vidaai ceremony that left us teary-eyed. Not only us, but the richest businessman, Mukesh Ambani, was left super emotional seeing his choti bahu crying.

Radhika Merchant’s emotional vidaai

Vidaai is one of the most emotional Hindu wedding rituals. It is when the bride says goodbye to her family, where she was born, to kickstart her new life with her husband and in-laws. We stumbled upon an unseen video of Radhika, who was seen crying as she left her family. Anant was seen consoling her, but it was her father-in-law, Mukesh Ambani, who looked super emotional seeing his daughter-in-law crying.

Watch the video here!

Radhika Merchant’s First Look As ‘Mrs Ambani’

For the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony, Radhika chose to wear a hand-painted lehenga. The lehenga was made in collaboration with three designers: Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla and contemporary Indian artist and sculptor Jayasri Burman. It was hand-embroidered with real gold Zardozi. She paired it with a blouse hand-embroidered entirely in Resham

Radhika accessorised her look with a beautiful emerald neckpiece, matching earrings and a maang teeka. Radhika kept her makeup subtle with soft lipstick and mascara-laden eyes. However, it was her low bun hair style, which was adorned with kamal (lotus) flowers.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant first look as they saw each other as ‘dulha-dulhan’

It seems like the world has stopped to stare at Anant and Radhika as they got married on July 12, 2024. Their first look as a couple, just before their varmala ceremony had left many in awe. Anant adorably looked at Radhika with eyes full of love as he held her hand. It was a cutesy moment shared by the couple.

Radhika definitely left us all emotional!