A light-hearted moment between Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant during their Ganesh Visarjan celebration has taken the internet by storm. While the couple’s playful flower exchange charmed many viewers, it’s Radhika’s bodyguard, now affectionately dubbed the “Pookie Bodyguard,” who’s captured everyone’s attention online.
A Sweet Moment Turns Hilarious
The Ambani family’s Ganesh Visarjan was, as always, a grand affair filled with music, devotion, and festivity. But amid the traditional rituals, one viral moment stood out. In the now widely shared video, Radhika Merchant is seen sitting on the back of a beautifully decorated vehicle during the farewell procession of their Ganpati idol, Antilia Cha Raja.
As Anant walked behind her, Radhika playfully tossed marigold petals at him. Anant, not one to back down from the fun, tried to return the gesture—but before his petals could reach her, Radhika’s Sikh bodyguard swiftly stepped in, shielding her with perfect timing and a straight face.
This unexpected and comically serious interference instantly caught the internet’s attention, with fans dubbing him the “Pookie Bodyguard” for his overprotective but adorable timing.
Social Media Reacts with Laughter and Love
Comments flooded in under the video, which was posted on Instagram and quickly went viral:
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“The way Sardarji is protecting her, awwww.”
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“She has an amazing Sikh bodyguard!”
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“It was clearly all in good fun, even Anant’s bodyguard joined in—everyone’s laughing!”
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“Bodyguards protecting them from flower attacks… only in Ambani world!”
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“Radhika looks so cute and the bodyguard’s reaction was even cuter.”
The Visarjan, which marked the farewell of the idol welcomed on August 27, featured multiple appearances by Nita Ambani, Anant, and Radhika, performing rituals and aartis at their residence, Antilia.
While the celebration itself was rich with tradition and devotion, it’s this lighthearted, human moment—and the now-famous Pookie Bodyguard—that left the internet smiling.
