The royalty of Mumbai, the Ambanis, bid farewell to Lord Ganesha after welcoming the idol in Antilia on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025. Spotted at the Ganpati Visarjan were the young couple, Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, who exchanged a candid moment as a swarm of bodyguards separated them. However, the internet was quick to notice the bodyguards protecting the Ambanis, swiftly shielding the couple from flower petals.
A video from a social media page dedicated to the Ambanis shared clips of the holy event. Nita Mukesh Ambani, also present at the event, was seen exchanging greetings with her family as Radhika Merchant touched her feet. Playfully tossing marigold petals at each other, the young couple quickly set the internet abuzz with reactions.
Radhika Merchant’s ‘pookie bodyguard’
As the couple engaged in the Ganpati Visarjan rituals in Mumbai, the cameras couldn’t help but follow them. Going viral on social media, Radhika Merchant giggled her way through the holy event. While the couple threw flower petals at each other, Merchant’s bodyguard completely placed his hand above her head to protect her. The clip received diverse reactions from netizens. From the internet calling the turbaned bodyguard ‘pookie’ to others in awe of the “playful banter”, social media seemed amused with the grandeur of the celebrations overall.
Ganesh Chaturthi for Ambanis
Ganesh Chaturthi has always been a grand festival for the Ambanis. Being one of the richest families in the world, they have access to the entire Bollywood fraternity. From celebrated guests to high-profile businessmen, there is no personality left uninvited to their extravagant celebrations. From Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt to Amitabh Bachchan, Antilia is no stranger to over-the-top Ganesh pooja and festivities.
The Ambani family welcomed their ‘Antilia Cha Raja’, the Ganesh idol on August 27 at the beginning of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in India. Attracting headlines to cameras, the Ambani family fondly refers to their idol as the king of Antilia. The occasion has long drawn attention, both from paparazzi and on social media.