Asia's richest billionaire faces controversy: husband hugs and holds sister-in-law's hand, while wife is ignored!

Following their extravagant 8.1 trillion VND wedding, the billionaire Ambani family unexpectedly became embroiled in controversy when images of the husband intimately holding hands with and embracing his sister-in-law, Radhika Merchant , were leaked. This controversial moment further escalated when the wife was ignored.

Controversial gesture on the red carpet and the new bride's embarrassment.

It all started at the premiere of the film "The Bastards of Bollywood," which brought together some of the most powerful figures in India's elite. In widely shared media photos, Akash Ambani – the eldest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani – appeared with his wife Shloka Mehta and sister-in-law Radhika Merchant. However, what shocked the public was Akash's behavior. Instead of maintaining a respectful distance, he stood between them and simultaneously put his arm around and held hands with both his wife and sister-in-law while posing for photos.

The controversy peaked with a video filmed from a different angle, showing Akash Ambani affectionately holding his sister-in-law's hand instead of his wife's. This action caused Radhika Merchant to visibly feel embarrassed and uncomfortable; she quickly pulled her hand away to avoid misunderstanding. Immediately, social media exploded with critical comments: "If he hadn't introduced them, I would have thought he had two wives," "This is a complete lack of respect for his wife and sister-in-law," "Why would a brother-in-law hug his sister-in-law so intimately?" Many opinions suggested that, no matter how close the family is, such affectionate gestures completely crossed the line.

Life inside a $2 billion building and a trillion-dollar fortune.

Amidst the public outcry, the Ambani family has maintained its characteristic silence. Currently, family members, including both sets of sons and their wives, reside in Antilia – the world's most expensive building, valued at $2 billion. With over 600 staff members, their lives are heavily guarded. This red carpet incident is seen as a rare public "crack" in the family of the billionaires, who possess assets exceeding $106 billion.

Radhika Merchant – the central figure in the incident – is a well-off young woman and currently a member of the Board of Directors of Encore Healthcare. She married Anant Ambani, the youngest son, in July 2024 after a long courtship. Anant recently served as CEO of Reliance Industries Limited and has a net worth of approximately $40 billion. He also recently received the Global Humanitarian Award for animal welfare and gained notoriety for his efforts to lose 108kg to overcome health problems. The fact that his older brother, Akash, ignored his wife to be close to Radhika in his absence makes the story even more sensitive.

The silence of the wealthy elite and a lesson about cultural gap.

Despite the intense controversy surrounding the alleged lack of proper conduct within a traditional Indian family, Akash Ambani's actions are believed by analysts to be merely a momentary lapse in communication. Under the media power of the world's wealthiest family, this scandal will likely soon die down. However, the "misplaced" handshake remains a reminder of the complexities and underlying rifts within the elite. Audiences are still awaiting an official response to clarify the relationship between the billionaire's husband and his wife.

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