Dhirubhai Ambani, born on December 28, 1932, in Gujarat, India, was the founder of Reliance Industries and known for his entrepreneurial vision and leadership skills. He overcame early financial struggles to establish a textiles empire, ultimately expanding Reliance into various sectors, amassing significant wealth and becoming a national hero by the time of his death in 2002. Reliance Industries grew from a modest beginning to a massive conglomerate, employing around 150,000 people and achieving considerable market success.