Anant stood by me when I was struggling, he's my best friend: Atlee. Filmmaker Atlee said Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani stood by him when he was struggling in Mumbai. "He has held my hand...Anant Ambani is my best friend," Atlee added. Speaking about being trolled over his looks and his wife's outfit at Anant's wedding, Atlee stated, "Yes, my skin is dark...They call me average...and they can have their own opinions.".