Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding highlights: The D-day has finally arrived in the Ambani household. Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are set to tie the knot on July 12, following months of extravagant ceremonies and festivities. Their pre-wedding events have been nothing short of spectacular, attracting stalwarts from across the world. After a traditional ‘mameru’ ceremony, the couple hosted a lavish sangeet last week, with performances by celebrities like Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, and Ananya Panday. International pop sensation Justin Bieber also arrived in Mumbai on Friday. But that’s not the end of it!
The Ambani family is throwing a grand sangeet for the happy couple at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) this Friday where the theme is going to be Indian Regal Glam. We’ve got reports that Badshah and Karan Aujla are also bringing in some Punjabi beats to spice up the celebrations. Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh are also expected to light up the big night with their electrifying performances. And you can bet, the who’s who of Bollywood and Hollywood will be there to party with the Ambani family.
Stay with us as we bring to you live coverage of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s big bash wedding. Here’s all you want to know about ceremonies, celebrity sightings, lavish decor and stunning outfits:
The pre-wedding festivities of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant have significantly impacted hotel occupancy and prices in Mumbai. According to Goibibo and MakeMyTrip, the two main hotels in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), a prominent upscale area in Mumbai, are completely booked. One hotel’s room rate has surged to Rs 91,350 per night on July 14, compared to the usual Rs 13,000 per night.
Anant Ambani’s wedding is set for July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai. While there is no official confirmation on guest accommodations, hotel rates in BKC and nearby areas have skyrocketed in response to the high-profile event. Read More
Nita Ambani stunned in a pink lehenga choli designed by Falguni Shane Peacock for the sangeet ceremony. The lehenga featured intricate silver sequined work, complemented by a heavily embellished choli. Her soft makeup and flowing hair added a touch of elegance to her regal look. Nita completed her ensemble with exquisite jewelry, including a statement diamond choker, matching earrings, a matha patti, and a striking heart-shaped diamond ring, borrowed from her daughter, Isha.
The Ambani family organized a public bhandara, a special free meal service in Hindu Dharma, symbolizing praise and gratitude to the Gods. Held twice a day, the bhandara served over 20,000 people, including the underprivileged, with delicious Indian delicacies. Attendees praised Anant Bhai Ambani’s generosity, admiring his kind and welcoming heart and offering their blessings for his marriage.
Anant Bhai and the Ambani family have a longstanding tradition of upholding the timeless Indic dictum, “Manav seva hi Madhav seva” – “Service to humanity is service to God.” By starting every major family occasion with acts of charity and service, they reinforce their commitment to the community and the well-being of those less fortunate.
Radhika donned a stunning sharara by Anamika Khanna, complemented by a ‘phool dupatta’ that accentuated her modern Indian silhouette. The dupatta was a standout element, showcasing a fresh floral tagar jaal embellished with over 90 marigold flowers and thousands of individual Tagar Kalis, designed by the Floral Art design studio. She completed her look with jewelry made from fresh white Tagar kalis, featuring earrings, tassel-adorned tops, a double necklace, haath phool, and floral Kaleeras.
The pre-wedding celebrations for Anant and Radhika began in March with the hastakshar ceremony in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The Ambani family also organized a community feast for over 50,000 villagers in Jamnagar. This event attracted global personalities like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump, along with Bollywood stars such as Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Sara Ali Khan. The highlight was a performance by pop icon Rihanna and Punjabi music sensation Diljit Dosanjh.
The second pre-wedding celebration took place aboard a luxury cruise in Europe. The Ambani family hosted around 1,200 guests over four days, with the cruise stopping in Italy and the south of France. This event featured Bollywood A-listers, social media influencers, and distinguished personalities from around the world. Performances by Katy Perry and The Backstreet Boys highlighted the cruise. The final night of the celebrations occurred in Portofino, where the Ambanis transformed the main square into an open-air market complete with food stalls.
The final chapter of the Ambanis’ elaborate celebrations began on Tuesday with a mass wedding ceremony for 52 underprivileged couples. On Wednesday, they held Radhika Merchant’s mameru ceremony, a traditional Gujarati ritual where the bride’s maternal uncles present her with clothes and jewelry. Bollywood celebrities like Janhvi Kapoor, Orry, and Manushi Chhillar attended this event.
On Thursday, Anant’s grandmother, Kokilaben Ambani, hosted a grand dandiya night, attended by celebrities including Manushi Chhillar, Meezaan Jafri, Shikhar, and Veer Pahariya. Following Anant and Radhika’s grand wedding, the Ambanis will host an Aashirwad ceremony on July 13, with the festivities culminating in a grand wedding reception on July 14.