Mukesh Ambani’s eldest son, Akash Ambani got married to Shloka Mehta Ambani on March 09, 2019, and they often decorate the headlines, courtesy of their cutesy family moments. The wedding celebrations took place at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. The dreamy wedding was attended by several top-notch dignitaries, politicians and A-listed celebrities.
Despite their riches, Akash and Shloka have tried to live a low-key life, and their massive fanbase has often applauded the couple for the same.
However, this time it’s Sholka’s father Russell Mehta, who has particularly grabbed everyone’s attention. Mukesh Ambani’s samdhi, Russell Mehta aka the ‘Diamond King’ in India is often compared to the Reliance owner.
Shloka Mehta Ambani and Akash Ambani are quite popular for their respective backgrounds. However, there’s still one unexplored angle in Shloka’s life that is simply unmissable. ALSO READ | Nita-Mukesh Ambani Seek Blessings From Lalbaugacha Raja! Billionaire Couple Joined By Their Family-WATCH
For those unaware, Shloka’s mother, Mona Mehta is a jewellery designer by profession, not everyone is aware of her father, Russell Mehta. Here’s all you need to know about him:
Meet Shloka Mehta Ambani’s father, Russell Mehta
Russell Mehta is the Managing Director of Rosy Blue, a global diamond trading and manufacturing company that was founded by his father, Arunkumar Ramniklal Mehta. In recent decades, Russell has played a key role in taking Rosy Blue to new heights.
Born in 1965 in Mumbai, Russell started his career in the diamond industry in the 1980s. He had started working alongside his father and brothers in the company, Rosy Blue, which was their family business.
Apart from leading one of India’s biggest diamond trading companies, Mehta is also known for his philanthropic work through the Rosy Blue Foundation. Mehta has tried to make an impact in almost every sector with his philanthropic work. The major areas he focuses on are education, healthcare and social welfare projects across India and overseas.
Also known as the Diamond King in India, Russell Mehta has been instrumental in Rosy Blue’s growth. It is a prominent player in the global diamond industry worth Rs. 70,000 crores. Rosy Blue also owns the famous retail brand, Orra, which is one of the largest diamond jewellery companies in the world.
Furthermore, his in the year 2011, Russell Mehta’s Rosy Blue became a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, which is made to keep a check on the fair and ethical practices in the diamond industry when it comes to mining and retail. ALSO READ | DID YOU KNOW? Even Mukesh Ambani And Nita Ambani Ask For The Gift’s COST While Shopping For Their Grandkids! And It Has The Fans Rolling!
Russell Mehta’s NET WORTH Compared To His Samdhi, Mukesh Ambani
When compared, the net worth of the two billionaire samdhis, Russell Mehta and Mukesh Ambani, is naturally quite huge. However, what matters the most is that while Mukesh is undoubtedly the king in the sectors he’s dealing in. Nevertheless, his samdhi, Russell is also one of the kings in the diamond trading industry.
While Mukesh Ambani’s net worth estimated to be around the whopping sum of Rs. 8,450 crores (April 2023), Russell Mehta’s net worth is estimated to be around Rs. 1,844 crores (April 2023), reported BollywoodShaadis.
The billionaire businessman, Russell Mehta is one of the leading players in the diamond trading industry, and no wonder Mukesh Ambani has found a perfect samdhi for himself in him.
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