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Ambani Pre-Wedding: Anant and Radhika Merchant Indian Wedding with Rihanna $6.5m Performance

India's own billionaire business mogul has just launched the biggest celebration of the year for his youngest son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant pre-wedding and this may be the biggest wedding of the we'll witness this year.

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Oluwakemi Odunsi

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Mar 1, 2024

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The head of Indian conglomerate Reliance and Asia’s richest man with a net worth of $114 billion according to Forbes, Mukesh Ambani's youngest son Anant Ambani is set to wed his long time girlfriend, Radhika Merchant in July 2024.

The billionaire threw his son and his soon-to-be wife a lavish pre-wedding bash and it is said to be on for at least 3 days. With a guest-list approaching 1,200 we have some important names this guest list features. The list includes the Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Queen of Bhutan Jetsun Pema, Founder and CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg, Ivana Trump, billionaire Bill Gates alongside Bollywood royalty such as Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, who jetted in on Thursday.

Ivanka Trump with husband and daughter in a silver gold Sari arriving on Thursday. Image: AP Photo/Ajit Solanki

Mr Ambani Mukesh who also booked Beyonce for his daughter's wedding pre-wedding party back in 2018 is said to have pulled a big one on Rihanna this time around reportedly paying £5million ($6.5million) to hire the Bajan super star! It would be important to mention that Anand Armani's father is not the one to go small on celebrations and parties.

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were greeted by fans at the airport. Image: AP Photo/Ajit Solanki

Jamnagarn is about to witness one of the busiest weekends ever as the Indian city willl host some of the world's wealthiest and most famous people.

The pre-wedding celebrations has kickstarted with the Ambani family organised a communal dinner service for 51,000 people living in villages near their home city. Mr Ambani joined his son and soon-to-be daughter-in-law as they served food to locals.

Mukesh Ambani and his son Anant Ambani, serving food to the community earlier this week. Image: Reliance group via AP

A planning document seen by Reuters states that the wedding caterers will include 500 dishes created by around 100 chefs. The three-day schedule for the coming days includes a visit to a 3,000-acre animal rescue centre run by the groom - where guests have been told to wear "jungle fever" outfits.

Attendees have also been provided with a mood board for every day to help them perfect looks befitting of the Indian setting, while an army of hair stylists, makeup artists and designers are on hand to help them.

Amidst a constellation of stars and billionaires, Rihanna stood out as the brightest luminary. On the inaugural day of the festivities, all eyes were on her as she delivered a captivating performance in what seemed like a grand concert, the echoes of which reverberated swiftly across social media through an array of photos and videos. One particularly viral clip depicted her sharing the stage with the bride-to-be, Radhika, in a moment of sheer jubilation. The footage immortalized Radhika's ecstatic leap and the heartfelt embrace exchanged between her and the songstress.

The entire Ambani clan graced the stage alongside the celebrated singer, with Anant Ambani showcasing his rhythmic prowess through his lively footwork. Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, and Shloka Mehta added to the spectacle with their enthusiastic cheers, further illuminating the already dazzling affair.

At the event, Bollywood luminaries graced the scene adorned in their finest attire. Kiara Advani embraced the cocktail ambiance donning a sleek black leather bodycon gown adorned with intricate 3D floral embellishments, perfectly complementing the theme.

Deepika Padukone chose timeless elegance with a classic black vintage dress by Gauri and Nainika, exuding grace with understated accessories and a charming bow accentuating her ensemble.

Alia Bhatt shimmered in an off-shoulder ensemble, bedecked with intricate embellishments, radiating glamour with every step. Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor epitomized sophistication in a mauve saree paired with a matching blouse, adding a touch of regal charm to the affair.

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West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo arrives to attend pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Photo: Reuters

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