Radhika Merchant Drapes 'Phoolon Ki Chadar' As Dupatta For Haldi, Netizens Say 'Dulhan Ho Toh Aisi'

Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are all set to tie the knot on July 12 in Mumbai. Ahead of the big day, the couple has hosted a series of pre-wedding festivities for their friends and family. On July 8, the couple hosted a haldi ceremony at the groom-to-be residence Antilla. Photos and videos of the bride-to-be from the ceremony are now doing rounds on social media. 

Radhika Merchant’s haldi look goes viral for phool dupatta 

Radhika Merchant has been turning heads with her various looks for the pre-wedding festivity. The bride-to-be opted for a traditional yellow outfit for her haldi ceremony held on July 8. However, just like her other looks, this one too caught the eye of netizens for its remarkable detailing. 

The outfit was created for Radhika by Anamika Khanna. Just like traditional brides, she donned several floral motifs for accessories. However, the dupatta was what caught the eye of fashion lovers.  The dupatta was adorned with mogra flower buds while the border featured yellow marigold flowers. Fashion lovers have been going gaga over the dupatta ever since Radhika's pictures from the function surfaced online. "How creative this dupatta," a social media user commented. "Loved the dupatta," another one wrote. "Unreal," another user wrote. A social media user mentioned, "Sach me dulhan ho to aaisi 😍". Radhika was styled by Rhea Kapoor and Sanya Kapoor for the occasion. She elevated her look with floral jewellery. 

Inside Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani’s star-studded haldi ceremony 

The Haldi ceremony of Radhika and Anant Ambani was attended by celebrities such as Udit Narayan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Manushi Chhillar, Orry, and Rahul Vaidya among others. Earlier, Anant and Radhika took part in a Grah Shanti Puja ceremony. Singer Nikita Waghela took to Instagram to share glimpses from the event, including the serene moments of the Grah Shanti and Mandap Muhurat Puja.

The wedding festivities 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.