Everything to Know About Anant Ambani’s Indian Wedding Bash

Could This Be The Most Extravagant Wedding Ever?

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Apparently, the golf course may appear less busy over the weekend. This is due to a pre-wedding celebration happening in the Indian city of Jamnagar, where numerous affluent individuals plan to attend. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son, Anant Ambani, is tying the knot with Radhika Merchant soon, and they're hosting a grand event in honour of their future union. This spectacular celebration entails plenty of features to look forward to, including a live performance by Rihanna, and even a dress code spanning nine pages. Furthermore, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, will be present. This gathering stands out as the largest matrimonial event since Mukesh Ambani's other children got married, and many details are already available.

The wedding of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani is making headlines. But, who are these individuals? Well, let me fill you in. Anant is the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, who is a billionaire ranked as the ninth-richest person in the world by Forbes. Mukesh chairs Reliance Industries, which is involved in various industries including oil, textiles, telecommunications, and entertainment. Meanwhile, Radhika is no ordinary person; she is the daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO of Encore Healthcare, who is also a billionaire.

Just a reminder, the couple is not getting married until July. The celebration happening over the weekend is just a pre-wedding event. To give you an idea, it's like having your wedding shower, but with the presence of Mark Zuckerberg and the party going on for multiple days. By the way, speaking of Zuck...

Imagine a wealthy gentleman attending a party where the guest list boasts of wealthy old businessmen and pop star Rihanna. Forbes confirms this is a high-profile event with many influential people including Rihanna who will also perform at the event. Rumor has it that the singer will receive a whopping $9 million for her appearance, and apparently, she is not coming alone. TMZ reports that she has been seen with a large number of belongings, as seen in video footage showing crates filled with her possessions. As an extra entertainment bonus, David Blaine is also set to perform some of his famous magic tricks. How exciting!

When Riri scans the audience, she will see a large group of very rich people, including some lowly millionaires. Some of the notable attendees include Zuckerberg, Gates, Pichai, and Iger. Ari Emanuel, who inspired a character on Entourage, will also be present. The entertainment industry will also be represented by Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Despite the glamour and wealth, there will be some potential drama with both Ivanka Trump and Hillary Clinton in attendance. It's unfortunate that there hasn't been a Succession episode set at the pre-wedding party of an Indian billionaire's son.

The third child of Mukesh Ambani, Anant, got married recently. His siblings Isha and her twin brother tied the knot in the past two years. Isha's marriage featured a performance by Beyoncé while Coldplay rocked her brother's pre-wedding bash. It appears that if you are part of the Ambani clan, you can expect top-notch musicians to entertain you at your bridal celebrations. And if you're lucky, the Chainsmokers might also grace your event with their presence.

I suppose these individuals find joy in negotiating and making deals, but there are other things to do besides that. Naturally, there will be extravagant dinners every evening. According to Reuters, attendees will consume 500 meals prepared by 100 chefs throughout the celebration. Yet, the most significant event is a trip to a Reliance-operated animal rescue facility.

The invitation informs that Anant has worked hard to create a place of love and kindness for numerous rescued animals. He loves animals and the rescue center has an enormous hospital for elephants. Exciting! The dress code requests that guests dress in animal print clothes or Hawaiian shirts to fit the "jungle fever" theme of the event, as stated by Reuters. Anant explained that the visit is meant for educational purposes and not for leisure or fun, according to India Today.

The party has a nautical chic theme, but according to the Times, the guests got a lengthy dress code that lasts for the whole weekend. Along with the "jungle fever" instruction, attendees must don conventional Indian clothes for the main occasions. As stated by the Times, a particular evening needs the guests to dress in impressive Indian attire, and for the last celebration, a "Heritage Indian" dress code is mandatory.

And guess what? If Clinton notices that her sari is creased, she might have to be patient before it can be pressed. As per Reuters, the invitation clearly states that clothes handed over for steaming will be returned in three hours. Asking for speedier service may not be possible, so kudos to the laundry squad for setting a clear limit.