Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought splendor to the celebrations of Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant Ambani, and Radhika Merchant’s wedding in Mumbai. He attended their ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre on Saturday night, adding a touch of grandeur to the event.
In a picture-perfect moment captured during the ceremony, PM Modi was seen with a radiant smile alongside Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, and the newly married couple, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
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The event was graced by spiritual leaders, political dignitaries, and celebrities, blending traditional customs with contemporary elements. PM Modi’s visit to Mumbai marked his first since taking office for his third consecutive term on June 9, following the Lok Sabha elections victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated multiple infrastructure projects worth over Rs 29,400 crore, focusing on enhancing roads, railways, and ports. Additionally, he inaugurated the INS Towers at the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) Secretariat during his Mumbai visit.
‘Shubh Aashirwad’ Ceremony
The ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ ceremony, following the elaborate wedding festivities on July 12, saw PM Modi participating in a religious puja conducted by a priest. Videos from the event circulated online, showing Anant and Radhika seeking PM Modi’s blessings by touching his feet.
Political figures including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, among others were in attendance. Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh also graced the occasion.
Known for her impeccable style, Radhika Merchant charmed throughout the celebrations. Her attire for the vidai ceremony featured a traditional ivory and red lehenga by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, followed by a striking sindoori red ensemble by Manish Malhotra. Adorned with heirloom jewellery embellished with gold, diamonds, and emeralds, Radhika epitomized elegance and tradition on her special day.
The festivities will continue with the upcoming ‘Mangal Utsav,’ followed by the wedding reception scheduled for July 14.
