Purnima Dalal: The Power Behind Mumbai Indians’ Success
Before becoming Nita Ambani, the well-known figure in India’s business world, Nita was Nita Dalal, hailing from a middle-class family. Her parents were Ravindrabhai Dalal and Purnima Dalal. While many are aware of Nita Ambani’s success, her mother, Purnima Dalal, remains a lesser-known figure.
Purnima Dalal is often seen alongside her daughter Nita during family gatherings and functions. Notably, she is a dedicated supporter of the Mumbai Indians, the IPL cricket team owned by Nita Ambani.
Purnima Dalal gained fame on Twitter in 2017 during an intense IPL final between Mumbai Indians and Pune. In a nail-biting moment, MI needed just one run to secure their third IPL title. While the entire Ambani family cheered for the team, Purnima Dalal was captured on camera with her eyes closed and hands folded in prayer. Her devotion and support for her daughter’s team earned her the nickname ‘Prayer Aunty’ on Twitter.
When Mumbai Indians clinched the title by scoring the final run, Twitter celebrated Purnima Dalal as the driving force behind MI’s victory.
Nita Ambani shares a strong resemblance with her mother, Purnima Dalal, and they are often seen together at various family events. Purnima Dalal’s unwavering support and heartfelt prayers became a symbol of dedication during that memorable IPL final in 2017.
Re-reported from the article originally published in DNA
