Nita Ambani, chairperson and founder of Reliance Foundation, is one of India’s most powerful women. A philanthropist with a mind for business, she has made significant contributions to the fields of sport, healthcare, and education. As wife to billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani, she influences Reliance Industries’ social and cultural efforts.
Though she is well known for her leadership, few might know that she is also sharp-witted and has a great sense of humor.
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Recently, she participated in the Harvard India Conference 2025, where she engaged in a lighthearted rapid-fire round. Her answers, especially those from Bollywood, became everyone’s point of interest. People even got to think that she particularly likes Bollywood and Ranbir Kapoor because of some of her answers.
Why does Nita Ambani prefer Ranbir Kapoor?
Nita Ambani has made it to the headlines as she was recently a part of the Harvard India Conference 2025. The conference was held over the weekend and numerous clips from the same found their way to social media. Particularly, the clips from her participation in a lighthearted rapid-fire session went viral.
A video that was posted on Reddit showed Nita being asked some amusing, quick-fire questions. She was also asked a few Bollywood-related questions. When given the choice between Bollywood and Hollywood, Nita went with Bollywood. When asked which Hindi film star she liked best, she replied that Amitabh Bachchan was her favorite.
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However, questions related to Ranbir Kapoor reveal how close they are. When she was asked to pick between Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, she picked Ranbir, saying,
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Ranbir, because my son Akash will be very happy—he’s his best friend.
Later, Nita Ambani was asked,
Who would you rather have dinner with, Ranbir Kapoor or Bill Gates?
Nita finally decided to go with the Bollywood star instead of the former Microsoft CEO. Upon hearing her answer, the audience erupted with cheers.
“Would you rather have a dinner with Ranbir Kapoor or Bill Gates”? Nita Ambani: Ranbir Kapoor! ( Rapid Fire )
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How have netizens reacted to her answer?
It’s not a very surprising choice, given the fact that Nita Ambani’s son Akash Ambani and Ranbir Kapoor shared a friendly bond. However, many netizens still assumed that Nita Ambani is obsessed with Bollywood and that’s why she chose Ranbir Kapoor. Reddit has erupted such allegations along with Nita Ambani’s viral clips.
Ranbir Kapoor and Akash Ambani share a friendly bond
Beyond their business ties, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and Reliance scion Akash Ambani have a close and cordial relationship. From Ambani family get-togethers to IPL matches, their friendship has been on display on several high-profile occasions. Ranbir, who has strong ties to the Ambani family, is frequently seen having fun with Akash.
Last year, on Ranbir Kapoor’s 42nd birthday, even though it was an intimate celebration, Akash’s presence further cemented the two’s friendship.
Their relationship goes beyond social events. Ranbir Kapoor played a significant role in Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s wedding celebrations. He actively participated in the pre-wedding festivities and was seen enjoying the grand ceremonies with Akash and the Ambani family. Later, Ranbir was also present at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar. He and his wife, Alia Bhatt, performed on the ‘Kesariya’ song from ‘Brahmāstra,’ with Akash and his wife, Shloka Ambani. It underscores the close links between the two families.
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