By D.W.G. Kalani Tharanga, JadeTimes News
Anant Ambani, the son of India's wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani, and his fiancée Radhika Merchant, have been celebrating their upcoming wedding with a series of lavish parties that have captivated fans worldwide. The latest international star to grace their celebrations was Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber, who performed in Mumbai over the weekend, joining an impressive lineup of artists who have entertained the couple and their guests.
The festivities began with a pre wedding party featuring Rihanna, setting a high bar for subsequent events. This was followed by a Mediterranean cruise, which included performances by 90s teen heartthrobs The Backstreet Boys, pop star Katy Perry, and the renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. With the wedding itself fast approaching, rumors are swirling that Adele might be the next major artist to perform, although the Ambani family remains discreet about the details.
Unmatched Extravagance, Inside the Ambani Pre Wedding Parties
The wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant is shaping up to be an event of unparalleled extravagance, even outshining the high profile nuptials of Anant’s sister, which featured a performance by Beyoncé. Recently, the couple celebrated their sangeet ceremony, a traditional night of music and dance preceding the wedding. In typical Ambani fashion, the event exceeded all expectations. Mukesh Ambani, the head of Reliance Industries with an estimated net worth of $115 billion, according to Forbes, led the family in a choreographed dance to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s hit song, "Deewangi Deewangi."
The sangeet ceremony was a dazzling display of opulence, with India's top celebrities in attendance. Guests arrived in stunning outfits designed by the country’s leading fashion designers, turning the event into a glamorous fashion showcase. Professional photos of these ensembles were shared widely on social media, adding to the allure of the pre wedding parties. While the cost of these extravagant events remains undisclosed, it is rumored that Rihanna was paid $7 million for her performance, while Justin Bieber received $10 million.
As the three day wedding event approaches, speculation continues about what more the Ambanis have in store. For some in India, the end of this period of lavish celebrations will come as a relief, while others in Mumbai hope the festivities do not exacerbate the city's notorious traffic issues. Radhika Merchant, in a recent interview with Vogue US, remained tight lipped about the details but expressed her excitement, saying, "I'm very excited to be married." As the couple prepares for their grand celebration, the world watches with bated breath to see what comes next in this extraordinary series of events.
