Khrisha Shah Ambani
Khrisha Shah Ambani is an Indian social entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and the wife of businessman Jai Anmol Ambani. She is best known as the founder of the DISHA Foundation, a digital mental wellness initiative aimed at raising awareness around emotional well-being, especially among India’s youth. With a background in political economy and social impact, Khrisha represents a fresh, mindful voice in India’s next generation of socially engaged changemakers.
Early Life and Education
Khrisha Shah was born in 1990 in Mumbai into a well-established Gujarati family with strong roots in business and public service. Her father, Nikunj Shah, was a prominent businessman, and her mother, Neeta Shah, continues to support social causes. She grew up with her siblings, including her sister Mishka Shah, in a progressive environment that encouraged critical thinking and community awareness.
Khrisha pursued her higher education in the United Kingdom, where she studied Political Economy at the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE). Her time abroad exposed her to global issues surrounding social justice, youth policy, and mental health.
Career and DISHA Foundation
After returning to India, Khrisha combined her academic insights with a passion for social impact by launching the DISHA Foundation. DISHA stands for:
- Dialogue
- Intervention
- Support
- Hope
- Awareness
The platform is focused on:
- Mental health literacy among young adults
- Digital-first outreach campaigns
- Community wellness programs
- Suicide prevention awareness
DISHA’s core philosophy is to empower individuals with emotional intelligence, safe spaces, and resilience-building tools. Under Khrisha’s leadership, it has partnered with schools, NGOs, and media platforms to normalize conversations around psychological wellness.
Marriage to Jai Anmol Ambani
In February 2022, Khrisha Shah married Jai Anmol Ambani, elder son of industrialist Anil Ambani and philanthropist Tina Ambani. Their wedding, held in Mumbai, was a grand but intimate event attended by leading figures from India’s business and entertainment world.
The couple shares mutual interests in wellness, conscious living, and socially rooted ventures. Their union symbolized the meeting of legacy business with new-age social consciousness.
Public Persona and Advocacy
Khrisha has emerged as a new-generation public figure who:
- Encourages meaningful digital interaction
- Speaks openly about mental and emotional health
- Uses storytelling and media to drive social change
- Champions women’s leadership and youth empowerment
Through curated campaigns and wellness dialogues, she has helped break taboos surrounding therapy, anxiety, and depression in India’s urban youth circles.
Collaborations and Media Impact
Khrisha has been featured in various publications for her thoughtful insights and creative approach to social entrepreneurship. Her work has included collaborations with:
- Youth influencers and psychologists
- Corporate wellness programs
- Public panels on digital well-being
- University forums across India and the UK
Her platform has also been involved in designing emotional wellness toolkits for teens, young professionals, and caregivers.
Vision and Future Plans
Looking forward, Khrisha Shah Ambani aims to:
- Expand DISHA’s reach across India through regional languages
- Launch mental health programs for underserved rural communities
- Collaborate with governments and schools to integrate wellness in education
- Use digital storytelling to de-stigmatize mental health at scale
Her work bridges compassion, innovation, and social entrepreneurship building a more empathetic future for India’s youth.