Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s high-profile Indian wedding has been a months-long celebration, overflowing with luxury and A-list guests. Lets delve into the events leading up to their big day on July 12th, 2024:
December 29th, 2023
Anant proposed to Radhika at a temple in Rajasthan, keeping the ceremony intimate with close family and friends.
December 30th, 2023
The couple formalized their engagement with a traditional roka ceremony at the Shrinathji Temple. A grand party followed at their residence, Antilia, where Bollywood celebrities like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Deepika Padukone added glamour to the occasion.
January 18th-19th, 2024
Radhika adorned her hands and feet with intricate henna designs in a mehendi function for Gol Dhana. The following day, they threw a star-studded engagement party which saw the likes of Ranveer Singh and Katrina Kaif gracing the event.
March 2024
The festivities shifted to Jamnagar, Gujarat, for a pre-wedding bash unlike any other. Over 1200 guests witnessed choreographed Bollywood dances, a dazzling fireworks display, and a culinary extravaganza prepared by a team of 100 chefs.
This event boasted an exclusive guest list including tech giants Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, all sporting traditional Indian attire. Even international celebrities like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were part of the merriment. To add a philanthropic touch, the Ambani family hosted a separate dinner for over 50,000 villagers in the vicinity.
May 2024
The Ambanis whisked away their guests on a luxurious four-day European cruise. Strict rules prohibited phone usage onboard, but leaks revealed electrifying performances by renowned artists like Backstreet Boys, Pitbull, and David Guetta.
The opulent cruise also featured a masquerade ball with a Katy Perry performance and an Italian evening serenaded by Andrea Bocelli.
July 2nd, 2024
Staying true to their philanthropic spirit, the couple hosted a mass wedding ceremony, "Samuh Vivah," for underprivileged couples from Palghar, gifting gold ornaments and groceries to over 50 married couples who tied the knot.
July 3rd, 2024
Antilia, the Ambani residence, transformed into a vibrant display of pink, orange, and white for the traditional Gujarati ceremony called "mameru." Here, Radhika, adorned in a beautiful pink and tangerine lehenga, received blessings and gifts from her maternal uncle.
July 5th, 2024
The Sangeet ceremony was a night to remember. Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Salman Khan enthralled the audience with their performances. The highlight? Justin Bieber serenading the couple and sharing a heartwarming moment with a young fan, Jaaved Jaaferi's daughter, Alaviaa.
July 8th, 2024
The couple participated in a private haldi ceremony, where friends and family blessed them with a turmeric paste for good luck. Photos later surfaced online showcasing the couple in stunning gold and yellow outfits.
July 12th, 2024
The grand wedding ceremony unfolds today at the Jio World Convention Center. A red carpet awaits A-list attendees dressed in traditional Indian attire. Rumors swirl about celebrity performances by music icons like Adele and Drake. Reality TV stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian, action heroes like John Cena and Jean-Claude Van Damme, and music sensations like Rema and Priyanka Chopra are just a few names adding to the international glamour.