The youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is preparing to tie the knot with his fiancée on July 12 in Mumbai.
Anant Ambani and fiancée Radhika Merchant's extravagant affair is expected to be attended by a plethora of global dignitaries and celebrities, with pre-wedding festivities scheduled to take place in Jamnagar, Gujarat, from March 1 to March 3.
Anant and Radhika got engaged in a traditional ceremony in January last year, held at the family's residence, Antilia, in Mumbai. Ahead of their impending union, Reliance Foundation, led by Nita Ambani, posted a heart-warming video on Instagram showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of skilled women artisans from Gujarat, who are curating Bandhani scarves for the wedding.
The forthcoming celebration promises a blend of tradition and modernity, with fun-filled activities including music, dance, carnival games, and an intriguing surprise show. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the conservation efforts in Jamnagar and witness Anant's initiatives in animal rescue and care.
The guest list for the grand affair boasts an impressive lineup of global leaders and luminaries from various fields. Among the notable attendees are Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Disney CEO Bob Iger, along with a host of other prominent figures from the business community.
The purported guest list of international personalities, as per the Indian media, includes:
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
- Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick
- Microsoft founder Bill Gates
- Disney CEO Bob Iger
- BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
- Adnoc CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
- EL Rothschild chair Lynn Forester de Rothschild
- Bank of America chairman Brian Thomas Moynihan
- Blackstone chairman Stephen Schwarzman
- Qatar Premier Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
- Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen
- Lupa Systems CEO James Murdoch
- Hillhouse Capital founder Zhang Lei
- BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss
- Exor CEO John Elkann
- Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt
Renowned international artists, including singer Rihanna and magician David Blaine, are set to grace the occasion with their performances. Indian artists like Arijit Singh, Ajay-Atul, and Diljeet Dosanjh will also entertain the guests, alongside spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
The star-studded guest list further includes luminaries from the sports and entertainment industries. From cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan, the wedding is poised to be a glamorous affair, with the who's who of India's elite society in attendance.
Guests from business community
The guests reportedly invited from the business community include N Chandra, Kumar Mangalam Birla and family, Gautam Adani and family, the Godrej family, Nandan Nilekani, Sanjiv Goenka, Rishad Premji, Uday Kotak, Adar Poonawala, Sunil Mittal, Pawan Munjal, Roshni Nadar, Nikhil Kamath, Ronnie Screwvala and Dilip Sanghvi.
Guests from sports world
The invitees from the world of sports include Sachin Tendulkar and family, MS Dhoni and family, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Hardik and Krunal Pandya and Ishan Kishan.
Invitees from Bollywood
The invitees from the showbiz community include Amitabh Bachchan and family along with Abhishek and Aishwarya, Rajnikanth and family, Shah Rukh Khan and family, Aamir Khan and family, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, Ajay Devgn and Kajol, and Saif Ali Khan and family.
Also invited were Chunky Pandey and family, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit and Dr. Sriram Nene, Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar, Boney Kapoor and family, Anil Kapoor and family, Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor.
As preparations for the grand celebration are underway, the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant is set to be a spectacular affair, blending tradition, luxury, and opulence in equal measure.
