The youngest son of multibillionaire Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani, wed Radhika Merchant this past weekend in Mumbai, earning the moniker “wedding of the year.” Held on July 12, 2024, the event was a great show that lived up to its promise by fusing customary customs with contemporary luxury.
A traditional Mameru ritual, which is a Gujarati tradition in which the bride’s maternal relations send presents and blessings, marked the beginning of the festivities. The Ambanis’ Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai served as the setting for the main event, which was appropriately grandiose.
Stars from Hollywood and Bollywood, including Kim Kardashian and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, graced the guest list, which read like a who’s who of the entertainment industry. In particular, Kim Kardashian’s appearance garnered a lot of media attention because of her exquisite traditional dress and sparkling diamond jewelry. The attendance of well-known figures like Rihanna and John Cena increased the event’s appeal to a worldwide audience.
One of the festivities’ highlights was the musical acts. The Nigerian superstar Rema, who gained popularity with his smash song “Calm Down,” was one of the artists that stood out. He set the bar for an evening of incredible entertainment by charging an astounding Rs 25 crore for a single song. Another big draw, Justin Bieber, allegedly demanded an even more astounding Rs 84 crore for his performance on the sangeet night. The Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, and Louis Fonsi were among the other artists who wowed the audience.
Bollywood celebrities Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt performed during the sangeet ceremony as part of the wedding celebration. The addition of desi flavor by Punjabi artists Badshah and Karan Aujla ensured that each guest had a wonderful musical experience.
Apart from the impressive guest list and high-caliber performances, the pre-wedding festivities were equally spectacular. The scene was prepared for the spectacle in May over a three-day trip from Italy to France, where guests enjoyed entertainment and luxury on the high seas.
There were poignant moments mixed in with the flash and splendor of the wedding. To bless the couple and lend a sense of national significance to their private celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Ashirwad ceremony.
Pictures and videos from the wedding were all over social media, and hashtags associated with it were trending for days. Viewers and admirers worldwide were gifted with sneak peeks at the exquisite costumes, elaborate décor, and general grandeur of the festivities.
To summarize, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding was a celebration of tradition, modernity, and absolute grandeur. It was the weekend’s grandest and most talked-about wedding, demonstrating the Ambani family’s passion for opulence and ability to pull together the world’s biggest stars for a truly spectacular occasion.
