KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta attended the Ambani family’s Ganesh Puja celebration at their residence, Antilia, in Mumbai on Monday evening.
Samanta joined the celebration following an invitation from Nita Ambani, chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation. He offered Pushpanjali, a floral tribute, during the religious ceremony.
During the event, Samanta interacted with members of the Ambani family. According to the statement shared by Samanta, Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani welcomed him and spoke about his work in the presence of other guests.
Several prominent personalities and film stars from different fields also attended the Ganesh Puja celebration.
Achyuta Samanta shares moments from Antilia
Taking to X after the event, Samanta said Nita Ambani, Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani personally received him and spent time interacting with him despite the gathering and the number of guests present.
He said the conversations covered “several things close to our hearts” and also shared his interaction with Anant Ambani.
“During the evening, I spent a few minutes interacting with Anant Ambani Ji and found him to be very warm, humble and wonderful, despite the stature he holds,” Samanta said.
Samanta also expressed his gratitude to the Ambani family for their hospitality and appreciation of his work.
“I have always admired their simplicity, warmth and respect for people. I am very grateful to the entire Ambani family for their love and respect for my work,” he said.
Describing the evening as special, Samanta said it included the “darshan and blessings of Ganpati Bappa.”