Who Is Isha Ambani? 10 Facts You Need To Know
Daughter of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Isha is much-loved for her luxe-lavish lifestyle and successful business endeavours.
Isha Ambani, the daughter of India’s wealthiest family, is not only a prominent name in the global business world but also a rising style icon and philanthropist. As the Managing Director of Reliance Retail, she has been instrumental in shaping the future of India’s retail sector, while her impeccable sense of fashion and her presence at international events keep her firmly in the spotlight. From her high-profile wedding that set new standards of luxury to her efforts in education and sustainability, Isha Ambani continues to blend tradition and modernity with grace, embodying a new era of influential women shaping the world.
From Yale graduate to prosperous business woman – Isha continues to make headlines internationally. Here, Bazaar Arabia unveils all you need to know about the glamourous Indian icon.
Who is Isha Ambani? 10 Facts You Need To Know
She was recently awarded Woman of The Year Award 2024 for Harpers Bazaar India
At the Harper’s Bazaar India Women of the Year 2024 award ceremony, Isha was praised for her astonishing leadership skills and entrepreneurial mindset. She shared some heartfelt words during her acceptance speech “I’d like to dedicate this award to my daughter Aadiya who inspires me every day to do more and to do better, and to my mother who has been my role model and who has paved the way for me.”
Isha proudly embraces her Indian roots
Frequently embracing glamorous traditional attire, from lehengas to sarees – Isha puts a stylish, sophisticated, yet modern spin on her looks – elegantly pairing her unique cultural looks with bespoke, high-end jewellery.
She has taken on great business responsibilities
2022 marked the year where billionaire entrepreneur Mukesh, announced his only daughter as the leader of his retail company at Reliance Industries. The 32-year-old Indian businesswoman currently stands as the Managing Director of Reliance Retail and a member of the board of directors at Reliance Industries.
She is extremely career driven and ambitious
Her profound leadership skills have been a major factor in the growing success of the launch of Jio World Plaza – as she served as a source of inspiration. The immersive, luxury retail destination is home to acclaimed Indian fashion labels and entertainment, situated in the heart of Mumbai.
Isha has a passion for luxury fashion
The Indian beauty adores high-end fashion designers, often spotted styling pieces from esteemed, renowned designers such as Chanel and Dior. Her wardrobe expands to incorporates phenomenal pieces from established Indian designers, such as Rahul Mishra, who curated a hand-embroidered couture sari gown specially for her.
The style icon radiates confidence and elegance through an array of different cultural looks.
Isha’s family always comes first
Sustaining a solid family bond – Isha is a daughter to Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, a wife to established businessman Anand Piramal and mother of two children – raising a son named Krishna and a daughter called Aadiya. Born October 23, 1991, she remains close to her twin brother Akash – who moved to the United States to study at Brown University before also joining the esteemed family company, Reliance.
She has been awarded for her entrepreneurial successes
Ranking as the second youngest business heiress on the Forbes list of billionaires –the young entrepreneur was also awarded the GenNext Entrepreneur Award for the 12ᵗʰ Forbes India Leadership Awards 2023.
She has a strong educational background
Named the youngest billionaire heiress at the age of 16 in 2008, ambition has always been Isha’s strong-suit regardless. Studying psychology and South Asian studies at the prestigious Yale University – she later obtained a postgraduate degree in business administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business in California.
She had a dreamy wedding ceremony
Upon tying the knot with husband Anand Piramal, Executive Director of Piramal Group – the pair celebrated an elaborate wedding ceremony held at Jim Garden, located in Mumbai, on December 12, 2018. An array of A-listers and renowned Bollywood stars flew in from across the globe to attend the extravagant special day – with Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas also in attendance.
Beyoncé performed a mini concert at Isha and Anand’s wedding
An unforgettable performance by world-renowned, global pop-sensation Beyoncé commenced at the glamorous pre-wedding event. Gracing the romantic couple with some of her most-adored hits, the Queen Bey performed songs such as, Crazy In Love and Run The World.
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