Anant Ambani, the son of India’s wealthiest individual, recently tied the knot with pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant after an extravagant seven-month-long series of pre-wedding festivities. The grand event, attended by numerous celebrities including Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, and Tony Blair, took place in Mumbai and drew luminaries from various fields like Bollywood, sports, business, and politics.
The Ambani family, known for their association with Reliance Industries, spared no expense for the opulent celebration. The wedding showcased a blend of traditional and modern fashion trends, with guests donning custom sarees, lehengas, and kurtas. International attendees also embraced the traditional dress code, with John Cena and Nick Jonas making a style statement in embroidered sherwanis.
The event exuded glamour with attendees like Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach and designer Prabal Gurung showcasing their unique fashion sense. Nita Ambani, Anant’s mother, shared her vision of infusing the wedding with the cultural richness of Varanasi, reflecting India’s heritage through the work of skilled artisans and craftsmen.
The wedding, shrouded in secrecy leading up to the ceremony, featured renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra as the creative director, overseeing every aspect of the elaborate affair. The couple engaged in traditional pre-wedding rituals, culminating in a star-studded ‘sangeet’ night with a performance by Justin Bieber and a ‘haldi’ ceremony.
Anant Ambani, a Brown University graduate and a director at a Reliance-operated energy business, exchanged vows with Radhika Merchant, the daughter of pharmaceutical entrepreneurs Viren and Shaila Merchant. The wedding, rumored to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, has sparked mixed reactions among Mumbai residents, with some questioning the ostentatious display of wealth.
As the celebrations continue at the Ambani family’s iconic Mumbai residence, Antilia, the wedding extravaganza, spanning seven months, has captivated public attention. From a star-studded engagement party to a Mediterranean cruise featuring onboard concerts by renowned artists, the Ambani family’s festivities have been nothing short of spectacular.
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