Mukesh Ambani's elder son Akash Ambani was engaged to diamantaire Russell Mehta's daughter Shloka Mehta on Saturday. The couple will, however, hold a formal engagement ceremony later. Pic/Instagram
The beautiful ceremony took place in Goa. The two families and close friends gathered at a plush five-star resort for a 'get-to-know-each-other' before the formal engagement. Pic/Instagram
The beautiful ceremony took place in Goa. The two families and close friends gathered at a plush five-star resort for a 'get-to-know-each-other' before the formal engagement. Pic/Instagram
The ceremony included a grand cake cutting ceremony on a serene palm-tree shaded lawn, with Mukesh Ambani feeding his soon-to-be daughter-in-law.Pic/Instagram
The ceremony included a grand cake cutting ceremony on a serene palm-tree shaded lawn, with Mukesh Ambani feeding his soon-to-be daughter-in-law.Pic/Instagram
While ther has been no formal announcement from either families, the wedding is expected to take place in early December. Pic/Facebook
While ther has been no formal announcement from either families, the wedding is expected to take place in early December. Pic/Facebook
Shloka and Akash have been long time friends and even studied together at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai's BKC. Pic/Facebook
Shloka and Akash have been long time friends and even studied together at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai's BKC. Pic/Facebook
According to sources, the celebrations are set to spread across 4-5 days, with possible dates being December 8-12. The wedding could take place at the Oberoi in Mumbai. Pic/Facebook
According to sources, the celebrations are set to spread across 4-5 days, with possible dates being December 8-12. The wedding could take place at the Oberoi in Mumbai. Pic/Facebook
Shloka Mehta is the youngest daughter of diamantaire Russell Mehta, the managing director of Rosy Blue India. Apart from Shloka, Mona and Russell Mehta have two other children. Pic/Facebook
Shloka Mehta is the youngest daughter of diamantaire Russell Mehta, the managing director of Rosy Blue India. Apart from Shloka, Mona and Russell Mehta have two other children. Pic/Facebook
The ambitious young woman has a known interest in reading and working for social causes. Pic/Facebook
The ambitious young woman has a known interest in reading and working for social causes. Pic/Facebook
The Ambanis and Mehtas know each other well. Shloka Mehta can be seen here with her sister Diya Mehta and Akash Ambani's twin sister Isha Ambani. Pic/Instagam
The Ambanis and Mehtas know each other well. Shloka Mehta can be seen here with her sister Diya Mehta and Akash Ambani's twin sister Isha Ambani. Pic/Instagam
Akash and his twin sister Isha Ambani are the eldest of the three children of Mukesh and Nita Ambani. The duo share a very close bond. Pic/Facebook
Akash and his twin sister Isha Ambani are the eldest of the three children of Mukesh and Nita Ambani. The duo share a very close bond. Pic/Facebook
Nita Ambani had earlier said that she and Mukesh would let their children make independent choices when it came to their life partners. Pic/AFP
Nita Ambani had earlier said that she and Mukesh would let their children make independent choices when it came to their life partners. Pic/AFP
Shloka, after finishing schooling at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in 2009 went on to study anthropology at Princeton University and did her masters in law at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Pic/Facebook
Shloka, after finishing schooling at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in 2009 went on to study anthropology at Princeton University and did her masters in law at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Pic/Facebook
On the other hand, Akash Ambani obtained a major in economics from Brown University.Pic/Facebook
On the other hand, Akash Ambani obtained a major in economics from Brown University.Pic/Facebook
Shloka, meanwhile, is a director on Rosy Blue Foundation, a position she holds since July 2014. She is also a co-founder of ConnectFor, a platform which matches volunteers with NGOs that need them. Pic/Instagram
Akash is often spotted assisting his mother Nita Ambani in business matters. The mother-son duo share a close connect. Pic/Facebook
Shloka Mehta also shares a close bond with her siblings. She is seen here looking gorgeous, at her sister's wedding. Meanwhile, the sisters' mother Mona is said to be a relative of fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi. Pic/Instagram
Shloka Mehta also shares a close bond with her siblings. She is seen here looking gorgeous, at her sister's wedding. Meanwhile, the sisters' mother Mona is said to be a relative of fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi. Pic/Instagram
Shloka Mehta is marrying into a large, yet one of India's most wealthy and powerful family's. Pic/AFP
Shloka Mehta is marrying into a large, yet one of India's most wealthy and powerful family's. Pic/AFP
Akash Ambani and his family can be seen here greeting the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. Pic/AFP
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