| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Akash Mukesh Ambani |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 70 kg in Pounds- 154 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 23 October 1991 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 31 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School(s) | Campion School, Mumbai Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai, India |
| College/University | Brown University, Rhode Island, United States |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Economics from Brown University, Rhode Island, United States |
| Family | Father– Mukesh Ambani (Chairman and Founder at Reliance Industries Limited) Mother– Nita Ambani (Chairperson and Founder at Reliance Foundation) Brother– Anant Ambani (younger) Sisters– Isha Ambani (twin sister) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Vaishya (Gujarati Modh Bania) |
| Hobbies | Playing Cricket, Watching Documentaries, Sailing, Doing Photography |
| Favourites | |
| Sport(s) | Cricket, Football |
| Football Club | Arsenal |
| Food | Gur-Paapri |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shloka Mehta (Businesswoman) |
| Engagement Date | 24 March 2018 |
| Engagement Place | Goa |
| Marriage Date | December 2018 (with Shloka Mehta) |
| Marriage Place | Jio World Centre (JWC), Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Wife/Spouse | Shloka Mehta |
| Children | • Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta welcomed their first child together, a son named Prithvi, on 10 December 2020.
• They welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Veda, on 31 May 2023. [1]India Today |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Bentley Bentayga (priced at ₹3.85 crores), Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, Range Rover Vogue, Mercedes Benz G63 AMG, W221 Mercedes Benz S-Class, BMW 5-Series, BMW i8, BMW 760 Li, W222 Mercedes Benz S-Class |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (as of 2018) | $40.1 billion (Rs. 2,60,622 crore) Note: this net worth is of his father, Mukesh Ambani |
| House/Estate | Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom (Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd bought this iconic country club and luxury golf resort of Britain for 57 million pounds (about Rs. 592 crorer. [2]The Hindu Reportedly, he bought this property for his for older son Akash Ambani. [3]NDTV |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Akash Ambani
- Akash Ambani, the son of India’s wealthiest family, the Ambanis, was born in Mumbai. Here is a childhood photo of him.
- His twin sister is Isha Ambani.
- In the early years of his schooling, he remained oblivious to the fact that he was a member of India’s wealthiest family. It was not until he composed an essay on Reliance as part of his 11th-grade business and management course that he finally grasped the true identity of his own kin.
- Akash Ambani pursued his Economics degree at Brown University in Rhode Island, United States. Here is a College Days Photo of him.
- Akash Ambani worked as an intern alongside his father at their family business.
- During the 2005 FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester United at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, he developed a strong affinity for the Arsenal Football Club. This connection was solidified when Arsenal’s captain, Patrick Vieira, successfully scored the last penalty in the shootout.
- Akash Ambani made an appearance during the Jio launch event in 2014, when he was inducted into the boards of directors of Reliance Retail and Jio.
- After graduating, he joined a 60-person start-up team just four days later. This team would eventually become the birthplace of Jio.
- Akash credits his mother for introducing him to work through the Mumbai Indians. His fervent support for the team is evident during IPL matches.
- He has a strong passion for cricket and maintains a close involvement with the Mumbai Indians, a family-owned franchise in the IPL.
- Similar to his younger brother Anant Ambani, Akash also went through a phase of obesity. Nevertheless, he managed to conquer it by diligently adhering to a rigorous fitness regimen. There exists a vintage photograph showcasing Akash Ambani.
- In December 2015, alongside his sister Isha Ambani, he spearheaded the introduction of Jio’s 4G services in India.
- He has a passion for collecting sports memorabilia, boasting a few exceptional Arsenal jerseys and the legendary Sunil Gavaskar’s bat from the memorable 1983 World Cup Final.
- The engagement of Akash Ambani and his schoolmate, Shloka Mehta, the youngest daughter of diamond magnate Russell Mehta, garnered significant attention in March 2018. Taking place at a luxurious five-star resort in Goa on March 24, 2018, their engagement photo became a notable moment.
- Mukesh Ambani stepped down from the board of Reliance Jio on June 27, 2022, and passed on the leadership of the company to Akash Ambani. According to The Hindu, this transition took place.
- Akash Ambani, accompanied by Isha Ambani and Anant Ambani, assumed the position of non-executive director on the board of Reliance Industries Limited on August 28, 2023.
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