In what will undoubtedly be remembered as the wedding of the decade, Anant Ambani, the youngest scion of the Ambani industrial empire, married Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, on Friday. The grand wedding took place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, marking the union of two of India’s most prominent business families.
The star-studded affair drew an impressive array of guests from across the globe, including Hollywood luminaries, Bollywood royalty, and titans of Southern cinema. Political dignitaries, such as John Morrison, mingled with business magnates like Jay Lee of Samsung Electronics, Amin Nasser of Saudi Aramco, and Emma Walmsley of GSK plc. International influencers Kim and Khloe Kardashian and Nigerian rap sensation Rema were also among the attendees.
The wedding procession, or baraat, was a spectacle in itself, with legendary actor Rajinikanth joining the jubilant dancers. Cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah were also spotted among the distinguished guests.
Entertainment at the grand affair was nothing short of spectacular, featuring performances by global superstars Rihanna, Akon, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and the Backstreet Boys. Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh and popular Indian rappers Badshah and Karan Aujla also graced the stage. The celebrations are set to continue with a reception on July 14th and 15th in Mumbai.
The couple’s journey to matrimony began on June 29th with the traditional mameru ceremony, followed by vibrant sangeet, haldi, and mehendi celebrations. Before the main event, the families hosted an exclusive pre-wedding soirée spanning Italy to France from May 29th to June 1st, as well as an elaborate gala in Jamnagar in March. Industry insiders estimate the total cost of this magnificent wedding to be around Rs 5000 crore, making it one of the most extravagant celebrations in recent memory