The Ambani family’s biggest headlines in 2020: Nita and Anant’s shocking weight loss, the US$350,000 Hermès Himalaya Birkin handbag everyone is talking about – and the arrival of Baby Ambani

Dec 28 , 2020

Nita Ambani and her son Anant embarked on a rigid weight loss programme – and the transformation was incredible. Photos: @anantambanifc; @nita_ambani_official; @nita_ambani3/Instagram

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ambani clan stole the headlines in 2020: Nita Ambani showed off her wildly extravagant Hermès bag collection and her drastic weight loss alongside son Anant – while Akash and Shloka welcomed a new baby boy

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic that hit India hard, Mukesh Ambani ranked as the richest once again on the Forbes India Rich List 2020 – for the 13th time. And it’s not just Mukesh’s wealth that’s increasing – so is the fascination with and popularity of the entire Ambani family.

Here are the top Ambani stories that had STYLE readers glued to their screens in 2020.

Nita Ambani’s ultra-rare Hermès Himalaya Birkin handbag

Nita Ambani sports her Himalayan Birkin with Bollywood actresses Karisma and Kareena Kapoor. Photo: @ambanifamily/Instagram

Hermès Birkin bags might be a costly extravagance for many, but they’re an ordinary accessory for Nita Ambani. She was spotted flaunting a burgundy red crocodile Birkin at Lakme Fashion Week and a light brown Birkin during other outings.

But it was while lunching with celebrity sisters Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan in London that Nita pulled out a real treasure: a white Himalaya Birkin that she further customised with over 240 dazzling diamonds and 18-karat gold hardware. Here’s what makes it so special.

Anant Ambani lost more than 100kg – so how did he do it?

Anant Ambani – before and after his drastic weight loss. Photo: @anantambanifc/Instagram

He was fat-shamed and ruthlessly ridiculed for his obesity – then he dropped an astounding 108kg. Although some of the weight has since crept back, Anant Ambani’s rapid lifestyle U-turn remains an inspiration for many.

He isn’t alone in his struggle: the United Nations’ recent State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report revealed that while undernourishment in India has declined, adult obesity is on the rise. But the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani fought his way from being a statistic to a weight-loss icon. Here’s how he did it.

How Nita lost 40kg while supporting son Anant’s weight loss journey