Was the Ambani’s grandson function celebrated without corona instructions?

YouTurn EditorialDecember 28, 2020

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Celebrations are being held at the home of Mukesh Ambani for the birth of his grandson. Corona does nothing for the rich, the cinematographers, the politicians, they are not forced to wear masks. But if ordinary people do not wear the mask they have to pay fine of Rs.200 now. Where is Corona? Who benefits from this? Who is at a loss?

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The photo of Mukesh Ambani’s newborn grandson went viral not only in the media but also on social media. The video has gone viral on social media saying that political leaders and actors attended the reception organized by Mukesh Ambani for his grandson without fear of corona virus and without following any rules.

In the 2.20 minute video, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uttav Thackeray and Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, film industry celebrities including actresses can be seen in attendance.

Fact Check:

Searching for the video circulating as Mukesh Ambani’s grandson reception ceremony, it came to know that the video was taken during the Ganesha Chaturthi festival organized by Mukesh Ambani in September 2019.

On September 2 last year, a 2.59-minute video titled “Ambani Ganesha Chaturthi Celebration” was released on the Indian Express Online YouTube channel.

Earlier, an old photo of Prime Minister Modi going directly to the hospital to see Mukesh Ambani’s grandson went viral. Similarly, we had published an article about Mukesh Ambani’s JIIO rice and lentils going viral on social media.

Explanation

In our search, the viral video of Mukesh Ambani’s grandson’s birthday celebrations taking place in his home without corona instructions came to light as a video taken when Mukesh Ambani’s family celebrated Ganesha Chaturthi last year.