The Covid-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, but for some couples, it offered a unique opportunity to strengthen their relationships. One such couple is the soon-to-be-married Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.

During their lavish pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar in March, Merchant shared her experience of spending time with Ambani during the lockdown. Her reflections highlighted a silver lining many couples discovered amidst the crisis: the chance to slow down and appreciate life’s simple pleasures together. “In March of 2020, Anant and I got locked down here and couldn’t go back to see our family for months. Although it was hard to stay away, we learned to appreciate the small joys of life,” she said.