Nita Ambani, director of Reliance Industries, recently spent an evening at Bungalow, celebrity chef Vikas Khanna’s Michelin-star restaurant in New York, to curate a special culinary experience ahead of the upcoming Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) India Weekend in the city.
Accompanied by her daughter, Isha Ambani Piramal, and granddaughter Aadiya Shakti, Nita Ambani received a grand welcome from the restaurant crew. As she arrived, the crew showered flowers on her, and a group of dancers gave a welcome performance. In the video that has now gone viral, one of the performers is seen requesting Ambani to join them. A trained classical dancer herself, she smiled and gracefully joined the dancers.
During her visit, Ambani tasted a variety of dishes personally prepared by Chef Khanna, preparing for the food curation of the NMACC India Weekend, scheduled for September 12 to 14 in New York City at the iconic Lincoln Center. One of the highlights was a classic pani puri filled with caramelised pineapple.
“Delicious,” she said, as she took a bite.
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The upcoming NMACC India Weekend is said to be a three-day cultural extravaganza. The event is organised to bring the artistic richness of NMACC in Mumbai to an international audience. It will include a dance workshop by Shiamak Davar, yoga sessions, a musical theatre performance, Indian food pop-ups, and more.
In a statement shared on the NMACC website, Ambani shared the vision behind the initiative: “The weekend is designed to be a global celebration of India’s cultural legacy – our art, crafts, music, dance, fashion, and food.”
“At NMACC, our vision has always been to showcase the best of the world to India and bring the best of India to the world. This special weekend marks the first step forward on that journey, celebrating the spirit of India on one of the world’s most iconic stages – Lincoln Center. I am excited to share our rich traditions and legacy with New York City and the world,” the statement from Ambani said.
