Celebrating and representing India at the British Museum and as co-chair of the Pink Ball, inspired by the colours and light of India, Isha Ambani exuded ‘India Royal’ in custom Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla
couture.
Gracing the pink carpet in intricately embroidered blush pink separates, Isha’s Indo-Western silhouette featured a column skirt paired with a satin jacket. The pastel palette, enhanced with hand-embroidered pink zardosi, highlighted the brilliant artistry of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’s craftsmanship.
Isha’s craft-led couture look was accessorised with regal heart-shaped emerald jewellery pieces from her mother, Nita Mukesh Ambani’s personal collection. Every element in Isha’s timeless look celebrated the inspiration behind the Pink Ball theme and set the tone for a festive evening surrounded by people from all walks of life.
A successful businesswoman, philanthropist and arts patron, Isha’s presence at the British Museum Ball adds yet another feather to her glorious hat. In the British Museum press announcement, Isha Ambani, co-chair of this year’s Ball, said, “I am honoured to be the Co-Chair of the inaugural Pink Ball at the British Museum, set amidst the extraordinary exhibition Ancient India: living traditions, illustrating how significantly early devotional art from India has influenced global contemporary culture. This incredible event celebrates the rich creative legacy of India and furthers cultural conversations globally, deepening mutual respect and understanding.”
A sparkling debut, Isha Ambani was joined on the pink carpet by co-chair and British Museum director, Dr Nicholas Cullinan. Nita Mukesh Ambani also joined her daughter, Isha, on the pink carpet, looking royal in six yards of sheer elegance. Nita’s charm and undying support together brought timeless opulence and grandeur to Isha’s special moment.
Decoding Isha Ambani’s Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla Ensemble
Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania, Isha’s hand-embroidered luxurious ensemble was crafted by 36 artisans in over 3,670 hours. The highlight of this old-world romance meets modern refinement couture piece was the pink zardosi. According to Anaita, it was the first time couturiers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla worked with pink zardosi. It was indeed a special way to honour the pink ball theme. Inspired by the tapestries and frescoes of Indian palaces, the embroidery narrated the story of devotion and time through intricate motifs. Isha carried off this couture narrative with elan and has made this ensemble a favourite silhouette for the festive season.
The inaugural of the British Museum Pink Ball was a star-studded soiree with an array of celebrities and personalities making an entrance in custom looks. Spotted on the pink carpet were Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, Natasha Poonawalla, Mick Jagger, Janet Jackson, Naomi Campbell, M.I.A., Adot Gak, James Norton, Lucien Laviscount, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kanika Kapoor and Pm Klementieff, among others.
The British Museum Ball
According to Dr Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the British Museum and founder of the Ball, the British Museum Ball celebrates London, where history and innovation coexist, and everyone is welcome.
The theme for 2025 was pink, which drew inspiration from the colours and light of India, and was presented in conjunction with the British Museum’s critically acclaimed exhibition, Ancient India: living traditions. Reaching back more than 2,000 years, this new exhibition explores the origins of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist sacred art in the ancient and powerful nature spirits of India, and the spread of this art beyond the subcontinent. More than 180 objects, including sculptures, paintings, drawings and manuscripts, were showcased at the exhibition.
