Isha Ambani announces India's first cultural centre in Mumbai, dedicates it to mom Nita

Billionaire Isha Ambani, who recently took charge of the retail business of Reliance Group, announced on Thursday India's first-of-its-kind space in Mumbai that will be focused on arts, culture and fashion.

According to an official statement issued by Reliance Industries Limited, the cultural centre was dedicated to Isha's philanthropist-mother Nita Ambani, who has been a long-time patron of the arts.

Named after her mother, the landmark will be called Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). It will be located in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, within the Jio World Centre - India's largest convention centre for various outlets like retail, hospitality and others.


In a statement, the 30-year-old - who will turn 31 this month - said that the cultural centre was 'much more than a space' to her. "It is the culmination of my mother's passion for arts, culture and her love for India," she added.

Ambani Jr said it was her mother's dream to create a platform that welcomed audiences, artists, performers and creatives. "Her vision for NMACC is to showcase the best of what India has to offer to the world and bring the world to India," she was quoted as saying.

At NMACC, a three-storeyed building of open spaces will be dedicated to performing and visual arts. Special attention has been paid to the dedicated spaces, including The Grand Theatre, The Studio Theatre and The Cube.

From private screenings to multilingual programming and international productions, the spaces are built with cutting-edge technology for a wide range of experiences. "The cultural centre will also launch the Art House, a four-storeyed space spotlighting leading Indian and international artists," according to a statement.

Besides heading the retail business, Ambani Jr is also a part of the executive leadership teams at Reliance Jio, Reliance Foundation, Reliance Foundation Institution of Education and Research, and Dhirubhai Ambani International School.

The NMACC will be inaugurated on March 31, 2023. The three-day launch programme will focus on Indian culture, fashion and arts.