'Thank you for being the bedrock of the family': Tina Ambani wishes mother-in-law Kokilaben on her birthday
The former actress described her as "an incredible blend of tradition and modernism."
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Tina Ambani said she continues to learn from her mother-in-law every day. (Image: Instagram/tinaambaniofficial)
Tina Ambani, chairperson of the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, on Wednesday, took to social media to pen a heart-warming note for her mother-in-law Kokilaben on the matriarch's 87th birthday.
The former actress, who is married to the younger Ambani brother Anil, said her mother-in-law continues to "guide, inspire and motivate us in all that we do. "
Describing her as a role model across generations, Tina Ambani - a regular on Instagram - said Kokilaben Ambani was a source of strength and support.
Posting a series picture of pictures of the family on the app, Mrs. Ambani called her mother-in-law "an incredible blend of tradition and modernism, a woman I continue to learn from, each day."
"Thank you Mummy for being the bedrock of the family. On your birthday, we wish you health, happiness and love in abundance!," she ended the caption.
On Dhirubhai Ambani's Birth Anniversary, Rewinding The Clock To Rare Pictures Of The Tycoon
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Dhirubhai Ambani was born Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani on December 28, 1932, to a village school teacher and his wife. The third of five children, Ambani's family migrated to Aden, where he initially worked as a gas-station attendant, and later as a clerk at A. Besse & Co.
Ambani's journey from a gas station attendant to the owner of the giant petrochemicals, communications, power, and textiles conglomerate Reliance Industries is one that has inspired generations.
On his birth anniversary, here's a look at some rare pictures of the business magnate.
In Pic: Dhirubhai Ambani in Bombay on January 1, 1995 (R); with sons Anil and Mukesh on February 26, 1992.
Dhirubhai Ambani was born Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani on December 28, 1932, to a village school teacher and his wife. The third of five children, Ambani's family migrated to Aden, where he initially w..
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Dhirubhai Ambani's entrepreneurial journey began when his family relocated to Mumbai due to political turbulence in Aden. Having returned to India around 1958, the family initially stayed in a chawl in the Bhuleshwar neighbourhood of then-Bombay.
It was there that Dhirubhai Ambani began his first business, trading spices, under the name Reliance Commercial Corporation.
With an eye for growth, Ambani soon grew his business, and after trading commodities, he expanded to synthetic fabrics.
In Pic: Business magnate Dhirubhai Ambani (c), founder of Reliance Industries during a trip to Ahmedabad on December 05, 1984.
Dhirubhai Ambani's entrepreneurial journey began when his family relocated to Mumbai due to political turbulence in Aden. Having returned to India around 1958, the family initially stayed in a chawl ..
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The Reliance Industries Annual General Meeting (AGM) is now a much looked forward to annual event, for shareholders as well as the media, with the entire family in attendance. However, the tradition began with Dhirubhai Ambani.
In 1985, Dhirubhai Ambani booked the Cooperage Football Ground in Bombay (now Mumbai) for RIL's AGM. Hosting over 12,000 shareholders, it became the first AGM to be held in the open.
In Pic: Dhirubhai Ambani gestures during his address at the Extraordinary General Meeting of investors at Shanmukhananda Hall in Mumbai on August 28, 1986.
The Reliance Industries Annual General Meeting (AGM) is now a much looked forward to annual event, for shareholders as well as the media, with the entire family in attendance. However, the tradition ..
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Ambani, married to Kokilaben, handed over the day-to-day running of his business to sons, Mukesh and Anil, around the mid-1980s. However, the ever-efficient businessman continued to overlook major company decisions till his death in 2002.
He was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan – India's second highest civilian honour – in 2016, for his ‘exceptional and distinguished’ service to trade and industry.
Ambani, married to Kokilaben, handed over the day-to-day running of his business to sons, Mukesh and Anil, around the mid-1980s. However, the ever-efficient businessman continued to overlook major co..
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Dhirubhai Ambani was conferred with Man of the Century award by Chemtech Foundation and Chemical Engineering World. He was also felicitated with The Economic Times award for Corporate Excellence for Lifetime achievement in 2001.
A poll conducted by The Times of India in 2000 declared him the 'Greatest Creator of Wealth in the Centuries'.
In Pic: Dr Milton Obote (right), President of Uganda along with RC Shah, chairman and managing director of Exim Bank of India (2nd right), Murli Deora and Dhirubhai Ambani (left), chairman of Reliance Textile, at a luncheon hosted by the Exim Bank of India in Bombay on March 14, 1983.
Dhirubhai Ambani was conferred with Man of the Century award by Chemtech Foundation and Chemical Engineering World. He was also felicitated with The Economic Times award for Corporate Excellence for ..
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Dhirubhai Ambani became the first Indian to receive Wharton School Dean's Medal, University of Pennsylvania.
He also featured on the 'Power 50 - the most powerful people in Asia' list by Asia Week magazine.
In Pic: Thomas Gerrity, Dean, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania conferring the Dean's Medal on Dhirubhai Ambani, industrialist, founder and chairman of Reliance Industries in Mumbai on June 15, 1998.
Dhirubhai Ambani became the first Indian to receive Wharton School Dean's Medal, University of Pennsylvania.He also featured on the 'Power 50 - the most powerful people in Asia' list by Asia Week mag..
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