Kokilaben Ambani

Homemaker

Indian Nawanagar State, British India (now Jamnagar, Gujarat, India)

Quick Info

ProfessionHomemaker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/02/1934
Age92 years
BirthplaceNawanagar State, British India (now Jamnagar, Gujarat, India)

Latest News about Kokilaben Ambani

21/08/2025

Kokilaben Ambani was reportedly hospitalized on the night of 21 August 2025 at HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai. Videos circulated on social media showing the Ambani family convoy arriving at the hospital. No official confirmation was provided regarding her condition or the reason for admission, though concerns arose due to her advanced age.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameKokilaben Patel
Full NameKokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani
Nicknames
  • Kokila
  • Mataji

Physical Stats & More

Height5 feet 6 inches (1.6 m)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSajuba Girls' High School, Jamnagar
Educational Qualification10th standard

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CastePatidar
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressAntilia, South Mumbai, India
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Singing
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidowed
Affair/BoyfriendDhirubhai Ambani
Marriage DateYear 1955

Family

SpouseDhirubhai Ambani (1932-2002)
Children
FatherRatilal Jashraj Patel (Worked in a Telegraph Office)
MotherRukshmaniben (Homemaker)

Favourites

Fashion Designers
Destinations
  • Switzerland
  • London
Temples
  • Dwarkadhish Temple in Jamnagar
  • Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara
FoodChorwad meal of roti, dal, dhokli, and aatyu
CarMercedes-Benz
ColourPink

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She was born into a middle-class Gujarati family.
2. Her family placed great importance on education.
3. After marrying Dhirubhai Ambani, she moved to Mumbai.
4. Dhirubhai helped transition her from a rural to an urban lifestyle.
5. A hospital in Mumbai was named 'Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital' in her honor.
6. She frequently visited Dwarkadhish and Shrinathji Temples.
7. She was honored with the Padma Vibhushan award in 2016.
8. She owns over 1.57 crore shares in Reliance Industries, equal to around 0.24% of the company's equity, making her one of the largest individual shareholders.
9. She played a key role in resolving disputes between her sons Mukesh and Anil after Dhirubhai's death, mediating the division of Reliance Industries assets.
10. Dhirubhai Ambani hired an English teacher for her to help her converse confidently with people in India and abroad.
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