The famous Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, also known as ‘the Met’ is the largest art museum in the United States. Now, philanthropist Nita Ambani, wife of Mukesh Ambani has been elected to the board of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, thereby becoming the first Indian trustee of New York’s Metropolitan Museum. Now, Bollywood celebs Karan Johar and Priyanka Chopra took to their social media to congratulate the philanthropist on this achievement of hers, that came after years of supporting exhibitions at the New York City institution.
Karan Johar took to Instagram to share a picture of Nita Ambani along with the museum’s leadership from the occasion of her election to the board of trustees, and congratulated her, “Congratulations #NitaAmbani on being the first ever Indian Trustee of the @metmuseum.A philanthropist, an educationalist and an ardent supporter of Indian art, you make us so proud!” Priyanka Chopra also took to her Instagram story and shared the picture and wrote, “Congratulations #NitaAmbani on being elected to the board of @metmuseum First Indian Trustee in 150 years of #TheMET.” Take a look at their congratulatory posts: ALSO READ: Inside Mukesh And Nita Ambani’s Grand Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations: Watch Videos And Picture Of The Magnificent Decor
Priyanka Chopra's Instagram Story
According to Business Today, Nita Ambani’s appointment to the board as honorary trustee took place on November 12. Business Today quoted Daniel Brodsky, the Museum's Chairman saying, “Mrs. Ambani's commitment to The Met and to preserving and promoting India's art and culture is truly exceptional. Her support has an enormous impact on the Museum's ability to study and display art from every corner of the world. It is a pleasure to welcome Nita Ambani to the Board,”
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