The senior Ambani, Dhirubai, was not a shy person. He had political connections for obvious persons. He had even sponsored Cricket World Cup. But that was to promote his business. It was less of a show-off and he did not go overboard with it. The parties he threw did not have too many cricketers and Bollywood stars. He meant business most of the times.
He had two sons. One was quite, introverted and seemed to be busy in his own world. The younger son, Anil, was flashy, had married a Bollywood star and was seeking attention everywhere he went. For right or wrong reasons, this younger son of Dhirubhai did not make right decisions in the world of business. The empire he had inherited disappeared into thin air in just matter of a decade.
The quite elder son Mukesh did well and multiplied the wealth he had inherited. His children are grown-up now and getting married now. And he wants his children to do well in their respective businesses. Just like his father was not equally lucky with his both children, a similar fate might be awaiting for children of Mukesh as well. Here are the reasons which makes me think so.
Mukesh looking at the type of person he is, he is not fond of movie stars or cricketers. It is his wife who owns a IPL team. It is Nita, Mukesh's wife who wants Bollywood stars in the parties she throws. And the wedding in their family shows to what extent Nita is willing to spend her husband's money. Though Mukesh would not mind losing 0.1% of wealth he has amassed, there is a problem with the attitude of his family now.
All these movie stars, cricketers are there at Mukesh's house for money, connections and to be in the good books. That power is given by the wealth of Mukesh and not the enterprising attitude of Nita, she only wants to be in the limelight. When Mukesh is going step away from the businesses he owns, his children will come into front. If they too get attracted by the flashy world their mother is attracted to and fail to make shrewd business decisions, the empire their father has built will quickly disappear. Much faster than their uncle Anil had lost money. While it might be early to expect what would happen, children siding with their mother and taking pride to be with movie stars and cricketers is really concerning.
All is well until Mukesh is at the helm. But whatever he has done can be quickly undone too. And what would cause that is being shown on media these days. A trailer of what would come in the future.
