Ameesha Patel has opened up about her family's historic ties to the Gandhi family, revealing that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was closely involved in key personal milestones, including fixing her parents' wedding date.
According to Ameesha, her grandfather, noted barrister Rajni Patel, was a prominent legal and political figure who was associated with the Nehru-Gandhi family through his political journey and advisory role.
Ameesha shared that her grandfather shared a strong bond with Indira Gandhi, with major decisions often being discussed with him, and that he held significant positions within the Congress party and contributed to several public initiatives.
She revealed that Indira Gandhi fixed the date of her parents' wedding, saying 'Rajni, I am free on the 4th of July' and that the date was booked on the 4th of July at the Taj Mahal Palace in South Bombay.
Ameesha also recalled that when she was born at Breach Candy Hospital, Indira Gandhi was the first person to come and see her, reflecting on her family's close association with the former Prime Minister.
Ameesha's family legacy includes contributions to public institutions, including the Nehru Planetarium in Worli, which was built by her grandfather in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru.
