Parampara by Nita Ambani
Nita Ambani launches musical celebration ‘Parampara‘ on Guru Purnima, pays tribute to Dhirubhai Ambani. Addressing the audience, Nita Ambani said: In my own journey of life, I have been blessed to find gurus who have guided and shaped me into the person I am today.”
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center (NMACC) is hosting a weekend-long festival called “Parampara” to honor the age-old Guru Shishya tradition. Nita Ambani is the founder and chairman of Reliance Foundation.
The first day began with a lamp-lighting ceremony presided over by Nita Ambani, who was attended by Padma Vibhushan Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia and Pt. Kartick Kumar, as well as their respective students Rakesh Chaurasia and Niladri Kumar.
Nita Ambani shared word
Nita Ambani, who founded and still serves as chair of NMACC. She paid tribute to her late husband’s mentor and father-in-law, Dhirubhai Ambani. Nita Ambani addressed the crowd and stated, “From time immemorial, India has witnessed a tradition of inspiring gurus. They have transformed not only the lives of their disciples, but also created legacies for generations to look up to and live by! In my own journey of life, I have been blessed to find gurus who have guided and shaped me into the person I am today. My mother’s name is Purnima. On this sacred day of Guru Purnima, let us honour all our parents as our first gurus, teachers, mentors, and role models!”
She added, “They guide us and teach us life lessons with their wisdom and unconditional love. Today, I am remembering with fondness and gratitude, one of my dearest and most inspiring gurus – my father-in-law Shri Dhirubhai Ambani. On the 6th of July, it will be Pappa’s 21st death anniversary. He continues to live on, not only in our hearts, but in the hearts of millions of Indians. Today, with the deepest respect and affection, we pay our homage and shraddhanjali to Pappa.”
Nita Ambani’s bond with her Guru
She recalled their bond and said: “It would range from agriculture to the stock market to the political climate in Argentina in those days. Many times, I would try to find out from Mukesh what Pappa might ask me the next day! Of course, that didn’t help, as Pappa would always find new topics to quiz me on. Though, at that time it was overwhelming for a young bride – But now I look back at it as the hour of learning and motivation!”
“He broadened my horizons, taught me that nothing is impossible if you chase your dreams with discipline and hard work, and showed me the value of respecting and nurturing relationships,” she added.
She also shared, “They guide us and teach us life lessons with their wisdom and unconditional love. Today, I am remembering with fondness and gratitude, one of my dearest and most inspiring gurus – my father-in-law Shri Dhirubhai Ambani. On the 6th of July, it will be Pappa’s 21st death anniversary. He continues to live on, not only in our hearts, but in the hearts of millions of Indians. Today, with the deepest respect and affection, we pay our homage and shraddhanjali to Pappa.”
“Pappa was an institution in himself,” she said, adding, “He was an icon, a visionary, a business leader par excellence, but at his core, He was a loving teacher. Just being in his presence, watching his grit and determination in everything he did, was a masterclass on life! He always believed in me and encouraged me to follow my dreams. I remember 7:30 pm every evening used to be my time with Pappa! He would sit with me and ask me questions. The topic could be anything!”
Event Parampara
At the opening of Nita Mukesh AmbCultural Centre’s yearly event, ‘Parampara – A Guru Purnima Special’, she praised parents everywhere for serving as their children’s first gurus, instructors, and mentors while recalling the influence her father-in-law Dhirubhai Ambani had on her life.
The immersive musical weekend, which is inspired by Nita Ambani’s own experience. As a student of the arts, includes spectacular performances by the greatest masters of Indian Classical music.
The first day began with a lamp-lighting ceremony presided over by Nita Ambani. Who was joined by Padma Vibhushan Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia and Pt. Kartick Kumar, together with his respective students Rakesh Chaurasia and Niladri Kumar, who are both living icons of Indian classical music.
On her love for dance, she said, “I worship dance. Dance has been a form of expression, meditation, and devotion. It is my connection with divinity. Today, I want to express my respect and gratitude to all my teachers from school to college. And the gurus who initiated me into the sacred discipline of Bharatanatyam.
Founder get emotional
Nita Ambani shared her memories with Dhirubhai Ambani, she said “Pappa was an institution in himself,” she said, adding, “He was an icon, a visionary, a business leader par excellence, but at his core, Pappa was a loving teacher. Just being in his presence, watching his grit and determination in everything he did, was a masterclass on life! He always believed in me and encouraged me to follow my dreams. I remember 7:30 pm every evening used to be my time with Pappa! He would sit with me and ask me questions. The topic could be anything!”
She commended parents everywhere for acting as their children’s first teachers, mentors, and gurus. While, speaking to the crowd and recalled the impact her father-in-law Dhirubhai Ambani had on her life.
