Glamour, Extravagance, Celebrities: Inside Ambani’s Wedding Gala

Open Instagram, X, or Facebook, and you’ll undoubtedly find yourself drawn to the splendor of Anant Radhika Ambani’s wedding. This grand celebration, with an estimated budget ranging from $150 million to $320 million dollars (6 billion to 13 billion rupees), has become the talk of the world. Hosted at Ambani’s own Jio World Convention Centre, the wedding was nothing short of spectacular.

Star-Studded Guest List

Everyone from Bollywood celebrities to international superstars attended the wedding of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of a prominent business tycoon. The guest list was a veritable Who’s Who of the global elite, featuring names such as the Kardashians, Boris Johnson, and several members of the Indian cricket team.

Unmatched Entertainment

The wedding festivities, which kicked off in March, boasted performances from renowned artists like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and the Backstreet Boys. The grand celebrations spanned multiple countries: a pre-wedding party in March featured Rihanna and Diljit Dosanjh, a European cruise showcased Katy Perry and Pitbull, and the event concluded with a masquerade ball.

Bollywood Glamour

The wedding itself was a dazzling affair. The groom arrived in a Rolls Royce, accompanied by marching bands, while Bollywood’s glitterati added their own sparkle to the event. Kim and Khloe Kardashian made a grand entrance with flute-playing artists and even shared pictures on social media, dressed in traditional Indian attire with a camera crew in tow.

Meticulous Planning

The wedding weekend was a meticulously planned spectacle, overseen by Nita Ambani, the groom’s mother, with dates strategically chosen based on auspicious astrological alignments in both Radhika’s and Anant’s charts. A team of event planners and the family’s in-house staff worked tirelessly to orchestrate the multi-week extravaganza.

The Grand Ceremony

The wedding ceremony, held on a Friday, featured a grand red carpet lined with lanterns, red and orange garlands, and stunning floral arrangements. The “Shubh Ashirwad,” a traditional Hindu ritual, took place on Saturday, where the newlyweds received blessings from elders and priests, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former President Ram Nath Kovind.

Glamorous Reception

The celebrations concluded with an opulent wedding reception on Sunday night, attended by over 14,000 guests. Radhika dazzled in a gold filigree corset from Dolce & Gabbana paired with a constructed saree by Anamika Khanna.

Criticisms and Praise

While the extraordinary extravagance of the wedding drew criticism for its overt display of wealth in a country grappling with poverty, there is no denying that the Ambani family has set a new standard for wedding celebrations.

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