Anant Ambani’s 31st Birthday: Salman, SRK & Ranveer Join Spiritual Celebration at Vantara

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Anant Ambani Birthday 2026: Vantara University Launch, Celebrity Bhajans, and Nationwide Charity

For his 31st birthday on April 10, 2026, Anant Ambani blended high-profile glamour with deep spiritual devotion and a massive nationwide philanthropic campaign titled #AnantSeva.


The celebration was centered at Vantara, the Ambanis' 3,000-acre animal rescue and rehabilitation kingdom in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Here is the complete coverage of how the milestone was marked.

1. The Launch of Vantara University

The highlight of the birthday was the official launch of Vantara University, the world’s first integrated global university dedicated exclusively to wildlife conservation and veterinary sciences.

A "Modern Gurukul": Inspired by the ancient Nalanda University, the institution aims to train future leaders in animal welfare.

Foundation Ceremony: The event featured a symbolic ritual using soil and water collected from diverse ecosystems across India—grasslands, wetlands, and the Himalayas—to signify national unity.

The Cake: Anant cut a massive book-themed cake emblazoned with the Vantara University logo, symbolizing the vision of knowledge and conservation.

2. #AnantSeva: Anant Ambani Marks 31st Birthday by Feeding 1 Lakh Cows and 5.7M People. Philanthropy on a Massive Scale

Under the initiative Anant Seva, the celebrations touched the lives of an estimated 5.7 million (57 lakh) people across India through 31 distinct charitable projects.

Animal Welfare: Over 100,000 cows were fed a grand "Chhappan Bhog" (a traditional feast of 56 items) at various gaushalas.

Temple Contributions: The Ambani family donated ₹32.5 crore to the Ambaji Temple in Gujarat. This fund will provide free meals to 3 million pilgrims over the next five years. Similar year-long "Bhojan Prasad" services were launched at the Somnath and Shrinathji temples.

Community Outreach: 

* 31,000 sarees were distributed to women in villages surrounding Jamnagar.

* 95,000 contract workers at the Reliance Jamnagar complex received special food hampers.

* School kits and tracksuits were provided to 12,000 students in government primary schools.

Healthcare & Infrastructure: Prescribed meals were sponsored for over 200,000 patients at Guru Govind Singh Hospital, and a state-of-the-art community kitchen was handed over to the Akshaya Patra Foundation.

3. A Star-Studded "Bhajan Jam"

While past celebrations were known for pop concerts, this year took a spiritual turn. The Ambanis hosted an intimate yet star-studded Bhajan Night at their Jamnagar estate.

The Guest List: Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan (with Gauri and AbRam),  Ranveer Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan were in attendance.

Musical Highlights: Guests participated in a "jam session" of traditional bhajans and songs like 'Radhe Radhe.' A viral video showed Ranveer Singh and Mohit Chauhan singing "Dooba Dooba," while others performed traditional Garba dances.

Ganesha Display: The venue featured a giant, magnificent Ganesha display, serving as the backdrop for the spiritual performances.

4. Viral Moments: Salman Khan’s Act of Kindness

The celebration extended beyond the venue walls. A standout moment occurred at the airport when Salman Khan was spotted arriving for the bash. He paused his security detail to interact with a paralyzed fan in a wheelchair, signing an autograph and sharing a brief conversation-a gesture that went viral as a "good soul" moment.

Summary of the Celebration
  • Spiritual 10-day cultural program, Bhajan sessions, and multi-crore temple donations.
  • Academic Launch of Vantara University for wildlife conservation.
  • Social Feeding 100,000 cows and 5.7 million people; distributing sarees and school kits.
  • Celebrity SRK, Salman, and Ranveer Singh joining in bhajans and garba.

While some critics termed the scale of the "Anna Seva" as performative, the sheer volume of the outreach-reaching everyone from elderly homes in Rajkot to school children in Jamnagar-made it one of the largest private birthday philanthropic events in Indian history.

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