Updated 12 July 2024 at 12:34 IST
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani is all set to marry his long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant on July 12 in Mumbai. The wedding, like all other pre-wedding events, is slated to be a star-studded affair with dignitaries from the entertainment, sports and business world from across the world in attendance. Earlier this year, the family hosted opulent pre-wedding events in Jamnagar which were attended by the biggest celebrities and personalities across the globe.
The celebrations saw the presence of heads of state, business executives, and stars from both Bollywood and Hollywood. Among the notable guests were Ivanka Trump, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan. Pop star Rihanna also made her debut in India with an impressive performance that stood out during the pre-wedding festivities. Similarly, the wedding is also expected to feature many prominent figures, adding to the grandeur of the occasion.
According to media reports, the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will be attended by reality TV stars Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian among its guests. Other notable attendees include futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, and self-help coach Jay Shetty.
As per the reports, the guest list also includes political dignitaries like former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Closer home numerous Bollywood celebrities, sportspersons, influencers, union cabinet ministers, chief ministers, and other prominent business figures are also anticipated to be in attendance. popular paparazzi Viral Bhayani shared on his social media account that the Chief Minister of West Bengal - Mamta Banerjee will also grace the reception with her presence. The chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani had previously extended the wedding invitation of his son to Sonia Gandhi as well. Additionally, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, his deputy Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath are also expected to arrive at what is touted to be the ‘wedding of the year’.
From the world of business HP president Enrique Lores, ADIA board member Khalil Mohammed Sharif Foulathi, Kuwait Investment Authority MD Bader Mohammad Al-Saad, GlaxoSmithKline CEO Emma Walmsley, GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat and Moelis & Co vice chairman Eric Cantor are expected to arrive at the main wedding.
The final wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are meticulously planned, adhering to traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah, or wedding function and according to sources, guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in traditional Indian attire.
The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad. The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14. On July 5, the Ambani family also hosted a Sangeet Ceremony which saw participation by a constellation of celebrities. Global pop sensation Justin Bieber also performed at the sangeet ceremony. Earlier this year, the couple hosted a series of pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, which saw a star-studded guest list from around the globe.
(With inputs from ANI)
Published 11 July 2024 at 17:19 IST