In a celebration befitting their status, Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant are set to tie the knot on Friday. With Mukesh Ambani's net worth estimated at over $122 billion by Forbes, the couple’s nuptials have been nothing short of spectacular, spanning several extravagant events since their engagement in January.
The festivities began on December 29th, when Anant proposed to Radhika at a temple in Rajasthan, surrounded by family and friends. This intimate moment was followed by a lavish ‘mehndi’ ceremony on January 18th, where Radhika's hands and feet were adorned with henna. The next day, they hosted their ‘Gol Dhana’ engagement party, attended by Bollywood stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh.
This engagement celebration, held in Jamnagar, Gujarat, drew 1,200 guests and featured choreographed dances, fireworks, and a feast of 500 dishes prepared by 100 chefs. Rihanna performed, marking only her second live performance in six years. High-profile attendees included Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner.
In May, the Ambanis embarked on a four-day European cruise from Palermo to Rome. Despite a no-phones policy, leaked videos showed performances by the Backstreet Boys, Pitbull, and David Guetta. Stops included a masquerade ball in Cannes with Katy Perry and a private event in Portofino featuring Andrea Bocelli.
On July 2nd, the couple hosted a ‘Samuh Vivah’ in Palghar, facilitating the weddings of over 50 underprivileged couples. Days later, they celebrated with a traditional ‘sangeet’ night at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center in Mumbai, highlighted by a Justin Bieber performance.
The pre-wedding ‘haldi’ ceremony took place on Monday, where the couple donned gold and yellow outfits designed by Anamika Khanna and Sandeep Khosla. This private event involved friends and family applying turmeric paste to bless the couple.
The wedding ceremony on Friday will be held at the 16,000-capacity Jio World Convention Center, featuring a red carpet for A-list guests in classical Indian attire. Rumors abound about the performer lineup, including Adele and Drake, ensuring no expense will be spared.
The celebrations will continue with the ‘Shubh Ashirwad’ ceremony on Saturday, where the couple will receive blessings from their elders. The grand finale, the ‘Mangal Utsav’ reception, will take place on Sunday at the Ambani family’s 27-story residence, Antilia, with guests dressed in “Indian chic.”
As Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant prepare to embark on their new journey, their wedding festivities have already etched their place in history as one of the most extravagant celebrations of the year.
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