Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant got married on July 12, 2024, at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. Anant is the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, while Radhika is the daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant.
As the couple celebrates their first wedding anniversary, here’s a quick look at the 10 biggest highlights from their grand and unforgettable wedding:
Lavish 3-Day Celebration:
The wedding included multiple traditional Indian functions like sangeet, mehendi, haldi, the wedding ceremony (vivah), and a final event called ‘Shubh Aashirwad’.
Massive Budget:
The entire celebration reportedly cost around ₹5,000 crore (about USD 600 million).
- Expensive Pre-Wedding Events:
Just the pre-wedding events were estimated at around ₹2,500 crore. These included luxury travel for guests to Jamnagar by private jets, lavish stays, and even renting the cruise ship Celebrity Ascent. - International Glamour:
Global pop star Katy Perry performed during one of the pre-wedding events in Europe. - Justin Bieber’s Sangeet Show:
At the sangeet, Justin Bieber performed popular songs like Love Yourself, Peaches, Where Are U Now, and No Brainer. - Star Performers in Jamnagar:
Akon performed his famous track Chammak Challo. Rihanna also rocked the stage with hits like Diamonds, Umbrella, and Stay. - Touch of Tradition:
Even with the glam, the wedding included traditional Gujarati rituals such as the Raman Divo ceremony. - Prime Minister’s Blessings:
PM Narendra Modi attended the wedding, performed a ritual called Santani, and gifted the couple a silver platter. - Celebrity Guests from Around the World:
The event promoted India as a global wedding destination. Big names like Kim Kardashian, Nick Jonas, Khloe Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, Ivanka Trump, and John Cena were among the guests. - Business Tycoons & Global Leaders:
Well-known personalities like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, and former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson also attended.
This celebration was not just a wedding—it was a showcase of culture, luxury, and global attention, making it one of the most talked-about events of the year.
