The Wealthiest Man in Asia’s Son Ties the Knot in the Most Lavish Wedding of the Year
MUMBAI, India—The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend in a weekend ceremony that was dubbed the wedding of the year. The event was graced by global celebrities, business tycoons, and politicians.
The wedding festivities commenced on Friday with traditional rituals such as exchanging garlands and circling the sacred fire, culminating past midnight.
The nuptials of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant took place at the Ambani-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai alongside celebrations at the family home. Months of wedding events led up to this grand occasion, featuring performances by renowned pop stars like Rihanna and Justin Bieber.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in attendance at a reception organized by the Ambanis on Saturday evening.
Following the wedding, a “blessing ceremony” was hosted by the Ambani family for friends and relatives to convey their best wishes to the newlyweds.
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The multi-day festivities started with a Hindu wedding ceremony and will extend into a lavish reception over the weekend. The guest list includes prominent figures like former British Prime Ministers, various celebrities, and business leaders, as reported by local media outlets.
Notable guests seen arriving at the event included Kim Kardashian and John Cena, adding to the glamour of the occasion.
International attendees adorned traditional attire from Indian designers, with notable figures like John Cena and Nick Jonas donning sherwanis, a traditional South Asian garment for men.
The star-studded event also saw Bollywood icons, Indian cricketers, and a host of other prominent personalities celebrating the union.
Due to the high-profile nature of the event, traffic diversions were put in place to manage the influx of guests amidst challenging weather conditions in Mumbai.
The Ambani family, known for their opulent lifestyle and vast business empire, spared no expense in orchestrating a spectacular wedding ceremony for their son Anant and his bride Radhika Merchant, marking the beginning of their journey together.
