Anant Ambani's 31st birthday celebrations have turned Jamnagar into one of the most closely watched destinations in the country this week, with a constellation of Bollywood's biggest names, South Indian cinema royalty, and top performers making their way to Vantara, the Ambani family's expansive wildlife sanctuary and resort in Gujarat, for what is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about private events of 2026.
The birthday falls on April 10, but celebrations began as early as April 8 and 9, with guests arriving at Jamnagar airport in a steady stream before being escorted to Vantara and the adjoining Reliance Greens facility. The event carries the signature Ambani scale - heavy security, logistical precision, and a guest list that spans industries and industries.
Shah Rukh Khan arrived with wife Gauri Khan and their youngest son AbRam, making it a family affair for Bollywood's biggest star. Salman Khan made the trip with sister Arpita Khan and brother-in-law Aayush Sharma. Ranveer Singh was among the confirmed attendees, as were Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda. Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh attended together, as did veteran producer Boney Kapoor. Orry, the socialite whose presence at any event has become a reliable indicator of its A-list status, was also reported at the venue. Nupur Sanon rounded out the confirmed Bollywood contingent.
The celebrations crossed regional lines with the arrival of Ram Charan, one of South Indian cinema's most bankable stars, whose presence underlines the pan-India character the Ambani family has cultivated in its social circle since the landmark wedding celebrations of Anant and Radhika Merchant in 2024.
On the musical side, AR Rahman performed at the celebrations, bringing one of the most celebrated composers in Indian film history to what is already a remarkable gathering. Harshdeep Kaur and Mohit Chauhan were also reported among the performers, giving the musical programme a range that spans classical Punjabi folk, Sufi, and mainstream Bollywood. Singer Stebin Ben was also present. Reports suggest members of the Mumbai Indians cricket franchise, potentially including Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma, may also be in attendance, though these have not been fully confirmed at the time of writing.
The celebrations at Vantara carry a philanthropic dimension that has been a consistent feature of Ambani family events. Large-scale charity elements tied to the birthday include dinners and activities for thousands of students from KIIT and KISS institutions, with human formations themed around Vantara and its animal welfare mission forming a visual centrepiece of the public-facing celebrations. Vantara itself, which houses a significant collection of rescued animals and has become one of India's most ambitious private wildlife conservation initiatives, provides the backdrop for an event that the Ambani family has positioned as much around animal welfare and social purpose as private celebration.
Anant Ambani's wife Radhika Merchant, along with his parents Mukesh and Nita Ambani, are hosting the celebrations. The gathering is notably more Bollywood-focused than the 2024 wedding, which drew international guests including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Rihanna among others. This birthday edition is being described as an intimate celebration by Ambani standards - which, given the guest list, is a relative term.