The world's attention is on Anant Ambani (28 years old), the son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, and his fiancée Radhika Merchant (29 years old), with their wedding scheduled for July. The wedding will last for five months and will include a series of activities and events, making it one of the most celebrated occasions in Indian media and attracting international press coverage.
Alongside the pre-wedding celebrations attended by some of the world's biggest celebrities, Indian newspapers have reported on the significant change and transformation in Anant Ambani, as his story has captured media interest and highlighted his long journey of weight loss before he gained weight again.
Years ago, the 28-year-old became a role model for many suffering from obesity, demonstrating the human capacity for change and the ability to adopt healthier habits to protect oneself from diseases. Anant's transformation was driven by commitment and willpower over a span of 18 months, during which he followed a strict routine of daily workouts and a rigorous diet plan under the supervision of top doctors. His meals were high in fiber, low in carbohydrates, and rich in protein, with a caloric intake of between 1200 to 1400 calories a day, focusing on nutrient-dense foods like fresh fruits and vegetables while completely avoiding sugars.
The Indian press reported that Anant's exercise regime included a variety of activities aimed at overall fitness, including cardiovascular training through daily walks of 21 kilometers and strength training through weight lifting. Additionally, he focused on yoga for mental health and inner balance, along with specific exercises to enhance overall functional fitness and flexibility, ensuring agility and lightness in movement as part of a comprehensive approach to fitness. It is evident that Anant did not undertake this journey alone but was guided by fitness trainer Vinod Channa, who trains top stars.
Reports indicate that alongside exercising and healthy eating, Anant prioritized making comprehensive adjustments to his lifestyle, improving his sleep quality, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, ultimately achieving changes in his health and overall appearance. However, he struggled to maintain this modification and subsequently gained weight again, which was evident during his pre-wedding celebrations.
The first day of the celebrations began on Friday, which included the couple participating in feeding over 50,000 "poor" individuals in Jamnagar, Ambani's birthplace and the site of his major oil refinery. The celebrations will continue until summer, starting with a three-day ceremony that invited 1,200 of the world's celebrities and wealthy individuals, hosted by the couple's parents in their family hometown.
The guest list included American billionaires Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Kumar Mangalam Birla, and Bollywood stars such as Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, and Rani Mukerji.
