Star-studded affair: Rajkummar Rao to Jackie Shroff and many more celebs at Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant’s wedding | Watch
Mumbai, July 12: As Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani is getting married today, a number of celebrities and eminent personalities are attending the ceremony.
Actor Shanaya Kapoor also arrived for Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding. She stunned everyone with her glamorous look. Actor Rajkummar Rao along with his wife Patralekha was also spotted among the guests.
Ananya Panday’s golden attire grabbed the eyeballs during the ceremony. Actor Jackie Shroff also arrived to attend the ceremony.
Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra along with film critic and his wife Anupama Chopra were also spotted.
Music composer Anu Malik along with his family arrived at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai for Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding. Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia was also seen among the guests. Kris Srikkanth and Meezaan Jafri were also among the attendees Actor Arjun Kapoor was also spotted.
From chaat to chai, Ode to Banaras features the culinary delights from one of the world’s oldest living cities. Apart from these, sweets, paan and mukhwas, kharik from Ahmedabad, chaat counters, malai toast and chai, lassi and lemon tea the food counters set up for guests promise to bring the Banaras’ rich and varied food culture to Mumbai.
With a bevvy of international celebrities invited for the grand wedding, the Ambanis are using the occasion to showcase the traditional arts of the country such as brasswork, pottery, Banarasi and Kanjeevaram sarees, Polki jewellery, and rosewood furniture.
An astrology shop, attar shop, florist, bangle seller, puppet show, and photo studio have also been set up for wedding guests who have flown in from different parts of the world. The ‘Dress Code’ has the theme ‘Resplendently Indian’. While pre-wedding festivities showcased the love of the Ambani family for Indian handlooms, the wedding attire is designed to showcase a spectacular display of the rich cultural heritage of India’s talented couturiers and artisans.
A burst of colours, fabrics, textures and techniques, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage are expected to be the highlight of the Ambani-Merchant wedding.
A definitive exhibit ‘Dashaavatar’ of Lord Vishnu’s 10 avatars as depicted in the Puranas, has been set up to offer a spectacular immersive experience of the country’s spiritual heritage.
Guests will be welcomed by Hindustani classical ragas performed by famous musicians. Popular singers, including Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Shreya Ghoshal, will lend their voices during the wedding ceremonies.
Music directors Amit Trivedi and Pritam, along with singers Mame Khan, Neeti Mohan, and Kavita Seth, will perform. Apart from this, International music sensations K’naan, Rema, and Luis Fonsi are also slated to perform at the wedding. Sivamani and the Jea Brass Band, as well as rappers Harddy Sandhu, Sanju Rathod, and Yo Yo Honey Singh, are also set to perform at the Big Fat wedding.
The Sangeet ceremony hosted by the Ambani family saw performances by a constellation of celebrities, including global pop star Justin Bieber. Previous events have included a vibrant ‘haldi’ ceremony, and a Grah Shanti Puja. Meanwhile, ahead of the wedding this evening the Jio World Centre venue buzzed with an array of high-profile attendees.
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and South Indian star Ram Charan have all been spotted arriving in the city for the celebrations.
Reality television stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian also touched down in Mumbai earlier today, with Kim spotted in an elegant outfit, while Khloe opted for a casual look. Their presence has generated excitement on social media, with fans expressing their enthusiasm for the high-profile wedding.