The grand wedding festivities for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant commenced with a lavish baraat procession attended by Nita Ambani, who wore a stunning custom Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla ‘Ranghaat’ ghagra. This exquisite outfit, according to a family press note, embodies her vision of celebrating the incredible talent of Indian artisans while sharing the cultural heritage of India with the world.
The peach silk ghagra, featuring hues of vintage bronze, blushing pink, and pistachio green, was paired with a jaali blouse intricately crafted with Naqshi and Saadi gold and silver Zardozi work, all finished with a dazzling array of Swarovski crystals. The handcrafted ensemble, created by master artisans from Swadesh, included a traditional ‘Ranghaat’ dupatta in vibrant pastel shades, exuding a regal charm.
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As guests and the groom’s family arrived for the big day, the couple prepared to exchange vows at the Jio Centre in Mumbai’s BKC. The event is set to be a star-studded affair, with attendees including top Bollywood celebrities, international politicians, tech CEOs, and US reality show stars. This celebration follows months of pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar and Europe.
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire businessman and Reliance Industries chairperson Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is set to marry Radhika Merchant, daughter of businessman Viren Merchant and his wife Shaila.
Prominent figures expected to attend the wedding include former UK prime ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, self-help coach Jay Shetty, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, and former Canadian PM Stephen Harper. Additionally, Kim and Khloe Kardashian have already landed in Mumbai for the occasion.
Bollywood’s finest are also set to grace the celebration. The pre-wedding events have already seen appearances by Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt. Veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, along with Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Sara Ali Khan, are also expected to join the festivities.