Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani recently welcomed Hillary Clinton to their Mumbai residence, Antilia, for an evening that celebrated culture, tradition and friendship.
A video shared on Reliance Foundation’s official Instagram account captured moments from the reception. The clip begins with the Ambani couple greeting Clinton at the entrance of their home. During the welcome, Nita Ambani was heard saying “Atithi Devo Bhava”, before translating it for her guest. “This means that the guest is our God,” she added.
A musical welcome steeped in tradition
A highlight of the evening was a live sitar performance specially organized for the occasion. Two sitar players dressed in traditional saris performed as part of the welcome ceremony. Nita Ambani praised the musicians during the interaction, saying: “They are very beautiful, besides playing beautiful instruments.. We are very proud of you both.”
The video shows the hosts personally guiding Clinton through their home, highlighting elements of Indian art and heritage. In the final frames, Isha Ambani is also seen greeting Clinton and interacting with her mother and the former US Secretary of State.
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The clip was accompanied by a caption that read: “Mrs. Nita and Mr. Mukesh Ambani warmly welcomed Secretary Hillary Clinton to their home to celebrate friendship and culture. The evening was enlivened by India’s rich artistic traditions, including lively sitar playing and a display of our timeless handicrafts such as Gulabi Meenakari and delicate Sozni embroidery.“
A tradition of hosting international dignitaries
This is not the first time that the Ambani family has hosted a prominent international guest at their residence. Earlier, they welcomed Queen Rania of Jordan for an intimate meeting in the afternoon. On that occasion, the royal guest was welcomed with a classical Indian dance show.
