Radhika Merchant, the young bride of businessman Ambani, steals the show as she looks stunning in black with her brother Anant Ambani when the three meet soccer sensation Lionel Messi in Jamnagar
When royal entrepreneurship and royal football come together, shining under spotlights becomes absolutely necessary. Jamnagar suddenly found itself on every headline around the world when Anant Ambani and his wife Radhika Merchant hosted none other than football star Lionel Messi on his most talked-about trip to Gujarat till date. And it would be no surprise if everyone’s eyes were fixed not just on him but on Anant Ambani and Radhika too, who chose to make their presence felt with their ‘black’ statement.
Lionel Messi is currently in India as part of his GOAT visit, and the event has left all his fans here totally crazy. After getting all the love from the fans in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi, the world cup winning captain traveled all the way to Jamnagar, where there was a special schedule waiting for him. This visit wasn’t all about taking pictures and enjoying the attention; there is more to it.
Anant Ambani and Radhika had personally invited Messi to Vantara, which is an extensive wildlife rescue and conservation center. This center has a special significance for Anant Ambani. They also gave him an extensive tour of the center and the work they do regarding rescuing and rehabilitating animals on an immense scale. This time, he also had some friends from his football team accompanying him to the visit. They were Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul of the Inter Miami football team.
Right from interacting with the rescued animals to engaging with their caregivers, it was an eventful day. The dignitaries also participated in a ceremonial aarti ceremony conducted at the premises, along with a visit to the temple. This provided a holy element to such a high-level visit. The videos and pictures captured during this visit inundated social media, showcasing how impressed Messi was by the nature of the endeavor.
However, the star attraction remained Messi, while fashion lovers were abuzz about the matching outfits of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani. They decided to match their attire by wearing black, creating perfection between elegance and luxury.
Radhika Merchant, who is sometimes noted for her subtle and sophisticated fashion statements, was effortless in her elegance. Radhika chose an innocuous-looking, yet not unflattering, black body consisting of a blouse and matching trousers.
True to form for this minimalist makeup look, Radhika kept accessories minimal too with subtle jewels in the form of earrings and a ring. Her hair was left down with a sleek parting down the middle, and makeup was kept subtle with a smooth skin base layer and subtle definition for the eyes with neutral shades for an evening effect.
Anant Ambani kept his monochromatic streak alive with his wife in a classic black sherwani set. His suit consisted of a bandhgala collar, full-sleeves, and rigid shoulders, ensuring that his attire had a touch of majesty and modernity to it. The touch of ornamentation on his buttons and silk pocket square ensured that there was no overkill on his formal wear, which was further complemented well with black trousers.
Together, they gave out so much so much confidence in each other. It seemed completely natural as they appeared in this packaging match. Their matching looks were almost an unspoken gesture in sticking together as they were getting ready to meet one of the greatest footballers in history.
This visit is a rare mix of sports, culture, conservation, and fashion, thus making Jamnagar a witness to a global event. While the pictures of that day are still making waves online, one thing is clear. Whether it is a global icon visit or a couple fashion goal, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are the ones who can make a statement without speaking a single word.
