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Mukesh strikes gold, wife Nita gifts him a biopic

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's movie on Mukesh Ambani's life will be showcased in Jamnagar, where the family is celebrating Mukesh’s birthday with his factory workers.

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On his 50th birthday on Thursday, wife Nita Ambani is gifting him a biopic directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

After Mani Ratnam’s ‘Guru’, which is apparently loosely based on Dhirubhai Ambani’s life, now there is a biopic on his son - business tycoon Mukesh Ambani. However, there is a huge difference. While ‘Guru’ is not an authorised project, this film has been commissioned by wife and educationist Nita Ambani as a surprise gift for his 50th birthday.

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra of ‘Rang De Basanti’ fame, the movie on his life will be showcased in Jamnagar on Thurday, where the family is celebrating Mukesh’s birthday with his factory workers. The 40-minute film, which has music by Rajat Dholakia with two shlokas sung by Pandit Jasraj and songs by Shaan and some folk singers, includes bytes from top Reliance officials talking about their boss.

Sources say the film follows Mukesh’s life after the death of his father. It shows how he is successfully managing Dirubhai Ambani’s empire and at the same time, making time for his family. “Even when his son calls him up in the middle of a busy working day with a math problem, he is quick to help him out,” says a source, adding that the biopic is inspirational, patriotic with subtle drama.

But it’s not just Ambani senior’s employees who are going to enjoy the day with him. A few of his close friends are flying to Jamnagar today to join in the birthday celebrations. Apparently, they received special invitation cards along with a  blue and silver tray filled with chocolates and gold trimmings.

As for what’s in store? In true Indian style, a cricket match followed by high tea, a maha-aarti and a tour of the Jamnagar refinery. A refreshing change from the over-the-top celebrations we’ve being seeing of late!

Milestones...

  • 1957: On April 19, Mukesh was born to Dhirubhai and Kokilaben Ambani. He was first child in the extended Ambani family of that generation. 
  • Early '60s: Lived with his family in the Usha Kiran skyscraper at Altamount Road. They later moved into Sea Wind at Cuffe Parade, an exclusive tower that’s now the Ambani residence.
  • 1984: Opted for an arranged marriage with Nita who had caught the eye of Kokilaben at a dance recital. Mukesh and Nita now have 3 children: Akash, Isha and Anant. 
  • 1981: Joined Reliance. Was the brain behind Reliance’s backward integration from textiles into polyester fibres and further into petrochemicals. 
  • 2002: Dhirubhai Ambani passes away. The Reliance empire is carved into tow soon after between Mukesh and his younger brother Anil. 
  • 2004: Mukesh ranked 13th in Asia’s Power 25 list of ‘The Most Powerful People in Business’ published by Fortune magazine 
  • 2006: Co-chaired the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2006 in Davos, Switzerland. 
  • 2007: Currently chairman, CMD, and largest shareholder of RIL. His wealth as on March 2007, is estimated at $ 20 billion, making him the 14 th richest man in the world.

Corporate honchos extend their best wishes…

  • “My best wishes for him turning 50, but I think he doesn’t look 50 at all! I’ve seen Mukesh on top of things always. He does his homework well, is fully aware of the facts and comes across as someone who is ahead of his time.” Subhash Chandra, Chairman, Essel Group
  • “My first wish for him is that he should enjoy excellent health because the nation needs him to be around for a very, very long time. Then I wish for him peace of mind and lots of time with his family.” Akhil Gupta, CEO, Blackstone India (Batchmate from Stanford)
  • “I really respect and admire. He has the ability to not just dream big but to turn every dream of his into a reality. Most importantly, he is always very clear about what he wants; one has a lot to learn from him. I  just want to wish him all the best.” Swati Piramal, Director, Nicholas Piramal India Ltd
  • “I wish him all the best and would like to thank him for inspiring all the youthful entrepreneurs of our country. He showed us that nothing is impossible and sky is the limit!, Ashish Raheja,  md, K Raheja Universal

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