The Wedding of the Year: Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant
The wedding of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, and Radhika Merchant, a pharmaceutical heiress, is set to be a spectacular affair. The couple has been celebrating their engagement since January, with events every six weeks leading up to the grand wedding scheduled for Friday. The celebrations have been nothing short of extravagant, featuring performances by global superstars like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry.
A Seven-Month Celebration
The festivities began with Anant's proposal to Radhika on December 29 at a temple in Rajasthan. January saw a star-studded engagement party attended by Bollywood celebrities such as Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. In March, a pre-wedding party in Jamnagar featured performances by Salman Khan and other Bollywood icons, along with a feast prepared by 100 chefs for 1,200 guests.
In May, the Ambanis hosted a four-day European cruise, starting in Palermo and ending in Rome, featuring concerts by the Backstreet Boys, Pitbull, and David Guetta. The celebrations continued in July with a mass wedding for 50 underprivileged couples and a musical night featuring Justin Bieber.
The Grand Finale
The main ceremony will take place at the Jio World Convention Center, with a red carpet and a rumored lineup of artists including Adele and Drake. The Ambani residence, Antilia, will host some of the weekend's festivities, culminating in a 'Shubh Ashirwad' ceremony and a grand reception on Sunday. The entire event is expected to be a lavish display of wealth and generosity, reflecting the Ambani family's influence and status in India.
