Akash-Isha Ambani drives an open Rolls Royce on Mumbai streets for a night ride. Watch viral video

Akash and Isha Ambani, children of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, marked their birthday today with a night drive in Mumbai. A video shared on social media captured the siblings, accompanied by Akash’s wife Shloka Mehta, enjoying a top-down ride in a Rolls Royce, drawing significant public attention and commentary online.

A Glimpse of Ambani Luxury

The video, shared by the Instagram page Soch! India, shows Akash Ambani driving while his twin sister, Isha, sits beside him in the passenger seat, and Shloka Mehta sits in the back. The post read, "Ambani twins Isha and Akash take luxury to the next level with a joy ride in a stunning top-down Rolls! Just a casual day of living the dream." (sic)

In the clip, all three are seen smiling briefly as they look towards the camera, and a caption reads, “Nothing like a joy ride in a top-down Rolls for Ambani twins. Isha and Akash living their best life on the open road.” (sic)

Akash Ambani Rolls Royce

The video has quickly gained traction, amassing over 4,38,000 views and sparking a wave of mixed reactions. Some viewers perceived the display as extravagant. “This family has always been about showing off,” one commenter noted, criticizing the luxurious ride and high level of security.

Others defended the Ambani siblings’ decision, pointing out that they were simply enjoying a drive in a car they could afford. “They just went for a drive, in a car they can afford. Spare them ppl,” wrote one user, while others questioned the extensive security detail trailing the vehicle. Another comment read, “Look at them, the amount of security behind them.” (sic)

Ambani Twins’ Achievements and Roles in Reliance

Akash and Isha Ambani, born to Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and philanthropist Nita Ambani, have carved out influential roles within Reliance’s leadership. Akash holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Brown University and joined Reliance in 2014. He currently oversees Reliance Jio Infocomm, the digital arm of Reliance, after Mukesh Ambani resigned from the director position in 2022. He has been featured in both TIME magazine’s TIME100 Next and Fortune’s 40 Under-40 lists for young leaders.

Isha, a Yale and Stanford graduate, contributes significantly to Reliance Retail Ventures and other Reliance entities. Named among TIME’s rising stars and recently honored with Forbes India’s GenNext Entrepreneur Award, she has also been recognized on the 2024 Hurun India Under-35 list.