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The Ambani-Merchant nuptials, culminated in a lavish ceremony in Mumbai after a series of celebrations spanning multiple countries over the past four months. Notably absent from the Mumbai reception, however, was Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, <keyword id="19895780" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rahul-Gandhi" source="keywords">Rahul Gandhi</keyword>. <br /><br />Reports suggest that billionaire <keyword id="19916798" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mukesh-Ambani" source="keywords">Mukesh Ambani</keyword> had personally invited Rahul Gandi and Sonia Gandhi for his son Anant Ambani’s wedding. These speculations arose after the businessman was seen arriving at 10, Janpath. Sources close to Gandhi, however, had firmly denied his attendance, underlining a strategic move to reassert his image as a leader connected to the common citizen.<br /><br />Amid the celebrations, Rahul Gandhi was seen adressing a crowd of people. Talking about the grandeur of the event being held at the Jio World Convention Centre, he sardonically remarked how all of this was happening while the public was suffering.<br /><div type="twitter" handle="pbhushan1" handlename="pbhushan1" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1812340770860413030"></div>Further, a video of the 54-year-old Congress leader waiting for his order at a Delhi pizzeria has gone viral. And many speculate that the timing of this co-incided with some of his allies attending the Ambani event.<br /><div type="twitter" handle="mr_mayank" handlename="mr_mayank" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1812210852042572052"></div>While Gandhi's decision to abstain is seen as a deliberate stance against what he critiques as “crony capitalism”, particularly under the current <keyword id="20360422" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NDA-government" source="keywords">NDA government</keyword>, some of his allies and colleagues from his party such as Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Mamata Banerjee graced the occasion.<br /><br />Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> also attended the Ambani-Merchant reception to give his blessings to the happy couple. Andra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu was also in attendance.<br /><br /><strong>Read: </strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/pm-narendra-modi-attends-anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-star-studded-wedding-event/articleshow/111719695.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"><strong>PM Narendra Modi attends Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's star-studded wedding event</strong></a><br /><br />Amit Malviya, the national head of the Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell, took a swipe at Gandhi's absence, insinuating that the Congress leader might be abroad, a notion that has stirred controversy in political circles. Malviya's comments also alluded to the participation of opposition leaders in the wedding festivities, contrasting sharply with their criticisms of prominent industrialists like Ambani and Adani.<br /><br />The <keyword id="20727512" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ambani-wedding" source="keywords">Ambani wedding</keyword> saga, from its extravagant pre-wedding celebrations in Gujarat and Italy to the final celebrations in Mumbai, has been a magnet for media attention, showcasing the elite social circle of the Ambani family. While a majority of the festivities have come to an end, the event continues to attract equal parts admiration and scrutiny, particularly around the intricate web of political dynamics that surround them.<br /><br /><strong>Related</strong>: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/meet-the-rich-and-famous-people-in-mumbai-for-the-ambani-wedding/slidelist/111694174.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"><strong>Meet the rich and famous people in Mumbai for the Ambani wedding</strong></a><br />

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at politicians attending Ambani wedding bash while commoners are “dying of hunger”

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding is set to be one of the most iconic wedding bashes of the year. After two luxurious pre-wedding events, the main wedding celebrations will finally happen this week from July 12th to July 14th at the Jio Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai.<br /><br />The events start on Friday, July 12th, with the main wedding ceremony called Shubh Vivah. On Saturday, July 13th, there will be a ceremony called Shubh Aashirwad to seek blessings for the couple. The celebrations will end on Sunday, July 14th, with a big wedding reception known as the Mangal Utsav.<br /><br />Here’s everything you need to know about the Radhika merchant and Anant <keyword id="6508014" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ambani-wedding" source="Orion">Ambani wedding</keyword>:<br /><h2>Expected performances</h2>From Rihanna performing at the pre-wedding event in March to Justin Bieber at the Sangeet ceremony, everyone is curious about who will perform at the main wedding festivities.<br /><br />According to media reports, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/adele-drake-and-lana-line-up-to-perform-at-anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-wedding-in-mumbai/articleshow/111480856.cms">Adele, Drake, and Lana Del Rey will perform in Mumbai</a> from July 12th to 14th. Additionally, as per Hindustan Times, Indian singers like Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Kaushiki Chakraborty are also expected to perform live at the wedding. They will sing some devotional songs and shlokas as well, including "Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari" by Sonu Nigam.<br /><br /><h2>Guests list</h2>Mukesh Ambani and family have reportedly invited hundreds of prominent personalities from national and international business, political, and entertainment spaces, including politicians like Mohan Bhagwat, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Eknath Shinde, the Thackeray family, and Fadnavis; Bollywood stars such as Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, among others.<br /><br /><h2>Food Menu</h2>At the pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar, many international dishes were also featured, and they are expected to be part of the wedding menu as well. The wedding menu has a special twist, as Nita Ambani personally chose delicacies from the famous Kaashi Chaat Bhandaar during a recent visit to Varanasi. Guests can look forward to street food favourites like tikki, tomato chaat, palak chaat, chana kachori, and kulfi for dessert. This is just one example of the delicious food.<br /><br /><h2>Traffic advisory issued by Mumbai Police ahead of Wedding</h2>The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for those travelling to BKC during the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.<br /><div type="twitter" handle="MTPHereToHelp" handlename="MTPHereToHelp" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1809236631905247702"></div>“On July 5, 12th to 15th, a social program is being organised at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC in the Bandra area of Mumbai. In order to avoid inconvenience to the people, vehicular traffic on the road leading towards the Jio Convention Centre needs to be diverted,” Mumbai Traffic Police said in a notification on social media.<br /><br />SEE ALSO:<br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/a-closer-look-at-mosalu-and-mameru-ceremonies-before-anant-and-radhikas-wedding/articleshow/111510666.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">A closer look at Mosalu and Mameru ceremonies before Anant and Radhika’s wedding</a><br />

Anant Ambani - Radhika Merchant wedding: Key details on performances, menu, guest list, and yes, the traffic advisory

The '<keyword id="22401907" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shubh-Ashirwad" source="keywords">Shubh Ashirwad</keyword>' ceremony of Anant Amband <keyword id="20178843" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Radhika-Merchant" source="keywords">Radhika Merchant</keyword> witnessed a heartwarming moment between <keyword id="22407509" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood-legends" source="keywords">Bollywood legends</keyword> <keyword id="19898963" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Amitabh-Bachchan" source="keywords">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> and <keyword id="19961922" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajinikanth" source="keywords">Rajinikanth</keyword>, capturing the essence of camaraderie amidst grandeur.<br /><br />Superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth, two legends of Indian cinema, rekindled their bond at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai during the <keyword id="19961500" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wedding-festivities" source="keywords">wedding festivities</keyword> of <keyword id="20178842" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anant-Ambani" source="keywords">Anant Ambani</keyword> and Radhika Merchant.<br /><br />Viral photos and videos from the event showcase a poignant moment where Rajinikanth, approached Amitabh Bachchan with the intention of touching his feet as a mark of respect.<br /><br />However, Amitabh Bachchan halted Rajinikanth's gesture and instead embraced him warmly, showcasing their deep mutual respect and friendship.<br /><br />The reunion of Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth holds special significance as they last collaborated 32 years ago in the blockbuster film 'Hum'.<br /><br />Fans have eagerly anticipated their on-screen reunion in the upcoming Tamil movie 'Vettaiyan', further amplifying the excitement surrounding their heartfelt encounter at the <keyword id="6508014" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ambani-wedding" source="Orion">Ambani wedding</keyword>.<br /><br />Anant <keyword id="19898589" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ambani" source="keywords">Ambani</keyword> and Radhika Merchant's wedding festivities have been a spectacle, attended by a constellation of celebrities from Bollywood, business, and international spheres.<br /><br />The 'Shubh Aashirwad' ceremony on July 13 marked another chapter in their lavish celebrations, with prominent personalities like Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor gracing the occasion.<br /><br />Radhika Merchant, bedecked in exquisite attire designed by Manish Malhotra, continued to captivate with her impeccable style throughout the festivities. <br /><br />Anant and Radhika's wedding celebrations continue with the upcoming 'Mangal Utsav' wedding reception on July 14.<br />

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth's bonding moment goes viral at Anant-Radhika's 'Shubh Ashirwad' ceremony

Meet the rich and famous people in Mumbai for the Ambani wedding

Over the past few months, the pre-wedding and wedding-related ceremonies of Radhika Merchant and Anant <keyword id="19898589" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ambani" source="keywords">Ambani</keyword> have been catching everyone's attention.<br />The grand pre-wedding event in Jamnagar was attended by major business tycoons, both national and international, including Gautam Adani and Mark Zuckerberg. Additionally, the entire Indian film industry was present at the event, with stars such as Shahrukh Khan and Ram Charan in attendance. Videos and photos from the event were all over the internet. After that, another four-day event took place aboard a luxury cruise in Italy.<br /><br />Finally, Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani will get married on July 12 at the <keyword id="20044932" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jio-World-Convention-Centre" source="keywords">Jio World Convention Centre</keyword> in Mumbai. In line with the pre-event extravaganza, the wedding is also expected to be star-studded, with many famous artists, such as <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/adele-drake-and-lana-line-up-to-perform-at-anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-wedding-in-mumbai/articleshow/111480856.cms">Adele, Drake, and Lana Del Rey, expected to perform at the wedding</a>. Ahead of the big day, the Mosalu/Mameru ceremony took place at Antilia.<br /><br /><h2>What is <keyword id="22298098" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mosalu-and-Mameru" source="Orion">Mosalu and Mameru</keyword>?</h2>Mosalu is a traditional <keyword id="22298099" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Gujarati-ceremony" source="Orion">Gujarati ceremony</keyword> celebrated a few days before the wedding. During Mosalu, the groom’s mother’s family brings gifts and blessings for the couple. In this Radhika and Anant Ambani’s wedding, members of Nita Ambani’s family, led by her mother, Purnima Dalal, and her sister, Mamta Dalal, visited the Ambani residence in Mumbai. The groom’s uncles and family presented the bride and groom with a traditional set of gifts called 'Mameru.' This ceremony shows respect for the larger family and includes them in the wedding festivities.<br /><div type="INSTAGRAMURL" thumbUrl="undefined" caption="Caption not available." user="undefined" cmsId="1720170174184"><url><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8-EjqDIEb8/]]></url><permalink><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8-EjqDIEb8/]]></permalink><payload><![CDATA[]]></payload></div>During the ceremony, Radhika Merchant wore a custom Manish Malhotra lehenga with 'Durga-shloka' embroidered on the borders. She paired this beautiful outfit with her mother Shaila Merchant's jewellery. The wedding festivities for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani began with the 'Mameru' ceremony at Antilia.<br /><br />Ahead of <keyword id="22298097" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Anant-and-Radhikas-wedding" source="Orion">Anant and Radhika’s wedding</keyword>, Nita and Mukesh Ambani were seen at several places performing various activities. Earlier, the distribution of wedding invites began with Nita Ambani visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple to offer the first invitation and seek blessings. The Ambani family also hosted a mass wedding in Thane for underprivileged couples.<br />

A closer look at Mosalu and Mameru ceremonies before Anant and Radhika’s wedding

Unless in a coma for the past several months, one would have come across the news of Anant Ambani, youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, getting married to <keyword id="20178843" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Radhika-Merchant" source="keywords">Radhika Merchant</keyword>, daughter of Viren A. Merchant, on July 12 at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Center. The lavish wedding and pre-wedding events, following their engagement last year, drew nationwide attention for its grandeur and the presence of hundreds of celebrities and prominent personalities.<br /><br />Now, reports of the <keyword id="22409157" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="luxurious-gifts" source="keywords">luxurious gifts</keyword> given to Anant's close friends are also making waves.<br />As per media reports, Anant Ambani surprised his groomsmen by giving each of them a watch worth ₹2 crore. These expensive <keyword id="22409155" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Audemars-Piguet-watches" source="keywords">Audemars Piguet watches</keyword> are creating a buzz online. Guests are posting videos of the lavish gift hampers that include these elegant watches, showing how grand Anant's gesture was.<br />  <div type="image" title="Watches" msid="111733513" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Screengrab from a video floating on the internet&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>A Reddit post revealed that Anant had ordered a custom set of 25 limited edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Luminary Edition watches. Famous recipients included Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Shikhar Pahariya, Veer Pahariya, and Meezaan Jafri, as deduced from social media updates and celebrity interactions.<br /><br />The watch Anant Ambani gifted has a 41 mm pink gold case and is 9.5 mm thick, with a see-through back and a secure crown. It has a pink gold dial with a special pattern, blue counters, pink gold hour markers, and glowing hands. The watch also features a pink gold inner bezel and a self-winding movement that shows the week, day, date, moon phase, month, leap year, and time.<br /><br />While Anant Ambani gifted Audemars Piguet watches to his groomsmen, Reliance employees also received Haldiram Bhujia as a wedding gift. <br /><div type="twitter" handle="the_codewala" handlename="the_codewala" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1810972241594863814"></div>Several Reliance employees shared photos and videos on social media of the gift box they received before Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding on July 12. The red gift box has gold lettering that says: “With the divine grace of our gods and goddesses, we celebrate the wedding of Anant and Radhika. Best wishes, Nita and Mukesh Ambani.”<br /><br /><em>(With inputs from TOI and Hindustan Times)</em><br />SEE ALSO:<br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/pm-narendra-modi-attends-anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-star-studded-wedding-event/articleshow/111719695.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">PM Narendra Modi attends Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's star-studded wedding event</a><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/india/article/rahul-gandhi-takes-dig-at-politicians-attending-ambani-wedding-bash-while-commoners-are-dying-of-hunger/articleshow/111727513.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Rahul Gandhi takes dig at politicians attending Ambani wedding bash while commoners are “dying of hunger”</a>

Ambani wedding giveaways: ₹2 Crore Watches for SRK, Ranveer and Groomsmen, Bhujia for Reliance employees

Following the much-hyped performance by Rihanna at the pre-wedding event of <keyword id="15914777" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anant-Ambani-and-Radhika-Merchant" source="Orion">Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant</keyword> in Jamnagar, the <keyword id="20097729" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ambani-family" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ambani family" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ambani family">Ambani family</keyword> is once again making headlines. Sources told India Today that there is strong speculation that singers <keyword id="7860" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="adele" source="Orion">Adele</keyword>, <keyword id="248848" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="drake" source="Orion">Drake</keyword>, and <keyword id="912952" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lana-Del-Rey" source="Orion">Lana Del Rey</keyword> could be performing at the upcoming wedding event in Mumbai.<br /><br />According to India Today, singers Adele, Drake, and Lana Del Rey might arrive in India to perform at the wedding celebrations scheduled for July 12-14. The publication also mentioned that negotiations are currently underway to secure the dates of these artists for the event. <br /><br /><h2>Wedding events on July 12-14 in Mumbai</h2>Anant and Radhika’s wedding is scheduled to take place at the Jio convention centre in Mumbai, which will commence with an intimate Puja ceremony at Ambani’s residence Antilia.<br /><br />Their wedding spans three days and includes three events: 'Shubh Vivaah' on July 12, 'Shubh Aashirwad' on July 13, and 'Mangal Utsav' (wedding reception) on July 14.<br /><br />The Ambani pre-wedding event at Jamnagar was a star-studded affair, attracting major celebrities from Bollywood and the business world. Among the A-list attendees were business magnates like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, while Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan with his family, Salman Khan, and the power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone added to the glamour. <br /><br />Ahead of the main wedding event, Mukesh and Nita Ambani were seen involved in multiple activities. On July 2, they organised a mass wedding for over 50 underprivileged couples from Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The mass wedding was held in the Reliance Corporate Park in Thane, with over 800 guests from the couples’ families.<br />

Adele, Drake, and Lana line up to perform at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding in Mumbai

Every time <keyword id="20178842" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anant-Ambani" source="keywords">Anant Ambani</keyword> and <keyword id="20178843" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Radhika-Merchant" source="keywords">Radhika Merchant</keyword> make the news, we think that maybe the couple finally decided to ditch all the extravaganza and eloped. Alas, our hopes have been dashed once again — and the lovebirds are simply preparing to host yet another pre-wedding party.<br /><br />Following their lavish three-day affair in Jamnagar, which reportedly cost a staggering Rs 1259 crore, the couple is gearing up for a luxurious cruise voyage. Between May 28 to 30, around 800 guests will be treated to an opulent adventure aboard a <keyword id="21746187" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="luxury-cruise" source="keywords">luxury cruise</keyword> liner. The itinerary boasts a picturesque journey from Italy to the South of France, spanning 4,380 kilometres. And in true Ambani style, comfort is paramount – 600 hospitality staff will be on board to ensure every whim is catered to.<br /><br />One of the fascinating features of the pre-wedding cruise celebration is its space theme. <em>Yep</em>. Reflecting this, Radhika Merchant will don an exquisite custom-made outfit by Grace Ling Couture. This unique piece is crafted using Aerospace Aluminum Technology and is 3D-carved, drawing inspiration from the concept of a Galactic Princess! <br /><br />As for who’s on the guest list, all we can say is that get ready for a Bollywood bonanza. The guest list reportedly features A-listers like the Khan trinity – Salman, Shah Rukh, and Aamir – along with power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. These celebrities were also part of the Jamnagar bash, solidifying their close ties with the <keyword id="20097729" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ambani-family" source="keywords">Ambani family</keyword>.<br /><br />Anant and Radhika got engaged in a traditional ceremony in January 2023. Their upcoming July wedding in London marks the culmination of their long-standing romance.<br /><br />The Ambanis are renowned for their larger-than-life celebrations, and this second pre-wedding is no exception. From the luxurious cruise setting to the exclusive guest list, this extravagant affair is guaranteed to grab headlines once again.<br />

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant set sail to Europe for space-themed, second pre-wedding bash!

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seemed to divert some attention from the lavish Ambani wedding in Mumbai.</li><li>Posters bearing the PM's face lined the route to the ceremony for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/indian-election-results-shocking-blow-narendra-modi-2024-6">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> has seemingly stolen some of the attention away from the lavish Ambani wedding in Mumbai this weekend.</p><p>While guests on the star-studded wedding invitation list — which includes names such as Kim Kardashian, Mike Tyson, and John Cena — make their way to the ceremony, they will be greeted by posters bearing the face of the prime minister, who is in the area to kick off a project.</p><p>"Heartfelt welcome to India's beloved and respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai," the posters lining the way to the event read, per Reuters.</p><p>Keshav Upadhye, the chief spokesperson for Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the state of Maharashtra, said the posters had been put up by some "excited party workers," not the party itself, per Reuters.</p><div type="image" title="People walk past posters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi outside Jio World Convention Centre, the wedding venue of Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, in Mumbai, India, July 12, 2024." height="1702" width="2552" msid="111717560" hostid="261" sizebytes="729868"></div><p>After months of headline-making pre-wedding celebrations, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchant-to-wed-at-the-jio-world-convention-centre-in-mumbai-on-july-12/articleshow/110562426.cms">Anant Ambani</a> — the son of Asia's richest man <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-rich-mukesh-ambanis-india-2020-1">Mukesh Ambani</a> — and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchant-to-wed-at-the-jio-world-convention-centre-in-mumbai-on-july-12/articleshow/110562426.cms">Radhika Merchant were</a> married early Saturday at the Jio World Convention Centre.</p><p>While it's not certain whether Modi will attend the wedding celebrations, it is thought he may briefly make an appearance.</p><p>Activities are scheduled for July 13, and the reception is set to take place on July 14.</p><p>Modi's potential presence at the event, which has <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ambani-billionaire-lavish-wedding-angers-locals-road-closures-traffic-mumbai-2024-7">drawn criticism from locals</a>, could cause backlash from the opposition and the public, as the 73-year-old leader has previously been accused of being too close to business tycoons like the Ambanis.</p><p>Modi, who was recently <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/narendra-modi-sworn-in-third-term-indias-prime-minister-photos-2024-6">reelected for a third term in office</a>, has denied such allegations.</p><div type="image" title="Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, his wife Nita Ambani and their son Anant Ambani pose during the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 2, 2024" height="853" width="1280" msid="111717567" hostid="261" sizebytes="73150"></div><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ambani-richest-family-in-asia-india-lifestyle-home-wedding-photos-2018-12">Mukesh Ambani is the 11th richest person in the world</a>, with a net worth of $121 billion, according to the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/mukesh-d-ambani/">Bloomberg Billionaires Index</a>.</p><p>He's the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with interests in a variety of sectors, including petrochemicals, telecom, and energy.</p><p>The Ambanis made headlines in 2018 for throwing another huge celebration for the wedding of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal. It included a private Beyoncé concert and high-profile guests such as Nick Jonas and Hillary Clinton.</p><p>Earlier this year, the family also hosted an extravagant three-day pre-wedding celebration for Anant's wedding. Tech heavyweights such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg were just two of the 1,200 guests invited.</p>

Indian PM Modi steals limelight at lavish Ambani wedding as route to the ceremony lined with posters

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant just wrapped up their 3-day wedding extravaganza in Mumbai. </li><li>The festivities brought together famous faces from India and the world, including Kim Kardashian. </li></ul><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-goes-into-planning-celebrity-wedding-ambani-india-millionaires-ceremony-2024-7">Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding festivities</a> culminated in an ultra-lavish display in Mumbai over the weekend, with thousands of guests and more than a few <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ambani-wedding-guests-celebrities-rich-powerful-famous-people-invited-2024-7">famous faces in attendance.</a></p><p>Among those to snag an invite was a friend of Merchant's, who spoke to Business Insider on the condition of anonymity per the bride's values of privacy and discretion.</p><p>The friend, whose identity is known to BI, is no stranger to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/indian-wedding-planner-sushma-patel-advice-south-asian-brides-2023-11">Indian weddings</a>, but the celebration the Ambanis threw for the newlyweds was like nothing she'd seen before.</p><p>"I know I'm never going to experience something like this again," she said, describing the whole weekend as "a dream."</p><p>Now recovering from the three-day extravaganza, which the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5x22w0xl0o">BBC estimates</a> may have cost upwards of $156 million, she reflects on what she witnessed. Take a look.</p><h2 id="c6a395c3-9b3b-4e69-a1d7-171698666d6a">The festivities were lavish but felt intimate and 'family-oriented'</h2><p>One week before the wedding, on July 5, the Ambani inner circle gathered for the sangeet.</p><p>The sangeet is one of a handful of pre-wedding traditions in Indian culture. Unlike the main wedding festivities over the weekend, this event was "just for close family and friends," she said.</p><p>The sangeet took place at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. Even though it was star-studded, the friend said it felt personal to the couple.</p><div type="image" title="Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, Isha Piramal, Anand Piramal, Nita Ambani, Anant Ambani, Rihanna, Radhika Merchant, Shloka Mehta Ambani and Akash Ambani stand on the stage." height="1706" width="2560" msid="111765648" hostid="261" sizebytes="259056"></div><p>Per Indian wedding tradition, a sangeet typically takes place a few days before the actual wedding and involves family members dancing, singing, and sharing a meal.</p><p>"Her friends and family performed, his did too," the friend said. It was basically "one big dance party" that felt "very intimate," she added — though the Ambanis did take it up a notch by treating their guests to a private performance from <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ambani-pre-wedding-celebration-with-justin-bieber-performance-2024-7">Justin Bieber</a>.</p><p>Even the three-day wedding, while lavish, didn't feel overwhelming, the friend said.</p><p id="c6a395c3-9b3b-4e69-a1d7-171698666d6a">"Their venues are so large that you don't feel overwhelmed," she said. "You're also sticking out with your own gang," she added.</p><h2 id="47281879-96fe-4f9b-aff5-7e8b99ab5fda">Staff on hand to handle everything, including guests' clothes</h2><p id="c6a395c3-9b3b-4e69-a1d7-171698666d6a">Throughout the wedding, which kicked off on July 12 and ended on July 14, the friend said she could tell the bride, groom, and their respective relatives are family-oriented. "You'll always see the family together," she said. "They're never apart."</p><p>She could also tell they weren't fazed by the pressure of hosting thousands of people and a few world leaders and athletes.</p><p>"They were super calm," she said. "The way they handle themselves, it's all truly incredible."</p><div type="image" title="Light decorations around the Ambani family's residence in Mumbai" height="3527" width="5352" msid="111765653" hostid="261" sizebytes="1117270"></div><p>Merchant gave her new mother-in-law, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/anant-ambani-wedding-mother-nita-ceo-planned-billionaire-asia-credit-2024-7">Nita Ambani</a>, all the credit for pulling off such a smoothly-run event that felt simultaneously personal and breathtaking. In an interview with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/anant-ambani-radhika-merchant-wedding-exclusive?utm_brand=voguemagazine&amp;utm_campaign=aud_dev&amp;utm_content=instagram-bio-link&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_social_type=owned&amp;utm_source=instagram&amp;utm_term=voguemagazine">Vogue</a>, the bride dubbed her husband's mother "C.E.O. of the wedding."</p><p id="c6a395c3-9b3b-4e69-a1d7-171698666d6a">For example, the Ambanis hired staff to help at every moment. When part of the friend's dress "came off," she was directed to the bathroom, where staff had the necessary tools and safety pins to fix it.</p><p>"They had everything there, and everyone was really helpful," she said.</p><h2 id="5bf1b106-de6c-4316-aed9-5dc3760333d0">Celebrities entered the wedding venue separately, but some mixed and mingled freely</h2><p>Photographers captured the family, a host of Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities, and notable political figures arriving at the venue. It wasn't just one red carpet, though — the friend said there were different entrances for different guests.</p><p id="5bf1b106-de6c-4316-aed9-5dc3760333d0">"I wish I was there," she joked. "For the celebs, they had a private entry."</p><p id="5bf1b106-de6c-4316-aed9-5dc3760333d0">Inside, the venue was laden with floral arrangements shaped like animals. Designed by wedding planner Preston Bailey, the flowers were a colorful nod to the 3,000-acre animal shelter Anant launched earlier this year.</p><div type="image" title="Nick Jonas and Priyanka Jonas (Chopra) hold hands at Ambani wedding on July 12, 2024." height="3668" width="5500" msid="111765641" hostid="261" sizebytes="1183148"></div><p id="5bf1b106-de6c-4316-aed9-5dc3760333d0">Following their red carpet entries, most celebrities mixed and mingled with regular guests, she said.</p><p id="5bf1b106-de6c-4316-aed9-5dc3760333d0">"At the end of the day, everyone's a guest," she said, adding that some of the Hollywood and Bollywood were also meeting for the first time. "They were obviously socializing among themselves and with the other Bollywood celebrities," she said.</p><p>Food was served throughout the night in every room of the venue. The dishes laid out were from high-end restaurants from all corners of the world and served buffet-style. Everyone — including world leaders and celebrities — indulged in the spread and naturally made connections and met people as they went.</p><p>One guest who skipped the buffets was Kim Kardashian; she was escorted by her security throughout the evening, the friend said.</p><div type="image" title="Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian wearing traditional Indian wedding guest attire, leaving their hotel on July 13, 2024 in Mumbai, India." height="1441" width="1280" msid="111765639" hostid="261" sizebytes="241400"></div><p>"I'm sure she had a private dinner set for her," she said. Nevertheless, Kardashian was very much present at the main wedding and throughout the pooja, a religious ceremony, on Saturday.</p><h2 id="92c3948d-4da0-4c3a-a25e-e87ace70328c">A blessing from India's Prime Minister</h2><p>At the pooja, "they had the best singers of India do the aarti, the prayers," the guest said. "That was amazing."</p><p id="5bf1b106-de6c-4316-aed9-5dc3760333d0">The friend said another jaw-dropping moment from Saturday was when India's Prime Minister, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/narendra-modi-posters-line-street-anant-ambani-wedding-lavish-2024-7">Narendra Modi</a>, arrived.</p><p id="5bf1b106-de6c-4316-aed9-5dc3760333d0">"He gave them his blessing," she said, adding that the change in the "aura" of the room was palpable.</p><p id="5bf1b106-de6c-4316-aed9-5dc3760333d0">"To be in the same room as the Prime Minister was honestly something else," she said.</p><h2 id="1202e91e-7993-45eb-b077-fc189e769e1a">The parties featured some 'top tier' performances</h2><p id="1202e91e-7993-45eb-b077-fc189e769e1a">The main wedding took place at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Center on Friday. Ahead of the festivities, some roads were closed, and diversions were set up around the venue, causing <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ambani-billionaire-lavish-wedding-angers-locals-road-closures-traffic-mumbai-2024-7">tension among local residents</a>, BI previously reported.</p><p id="1202e91e-7993-45eb-b077-fc189e769e1a">While there did end up being a lot of traffic on her way to the event, the friend, who lives locally, said she was "used to it.</p><p>"It's really Bombay in a nutshell," she said, referring to the city by its former name.</p><p>Nevertheless, the journey was worth it for the wedding festivities and performances, the friend said.</p><p id="1202e91e-7993-45eb-b077-fc189e769e1a">"It was a true party," she said, specifically referring to the baraat, which is the groom's procession to the wedding venue, which Anant did on horseback.</p><p>Later on in the evening, the friend said guests were treated to performances from an array of artists, including Luis Fonsi, who sang his crowd-pleaser 'Despacito.'</p><p>"It was insane," she reflected.</p><h2 id="b0083006-137d-42e5-b0b1-e428ffae1cff">The festivities didn't stop until the early hours of the morning</h2><p id="1202e91e-7993-45eb-b077-fc189e769e1a">While some of the more traditional and alcohol-free events — like the pooja — ended early, the friend said the Ambanis hosted "after-parties" following the wedding and the reception for their friends and the younger crowd.</p><div type="image" title="John Cena smiling and posing with his hand near his face" height="683" width="1024" msid="111765651" hostid="261" sizebytes="28620"></div><p>"The bigger ones like the Sangeet, the wedding, the reception, ended late because all of us partied after," she said.</p><p>Although some guests, like John Cena, didn't stick around for the after-parties, the friend said at least a handful of famous faces did, including Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach.</p>

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