The forthcoming union of Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, promises a grand celebration beginning March 1 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. The three-day pre-wedding festivities, leading up to the couple’s nuptials on July 12, hold sentimental significance for Anant, who explained his choice of Jamnagar during an exclusive interview.
Jamnagar holds sentimental value as Anant’s grandmother’s birthplace and the starting point of his family’s business journey, initiated by his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani and continued by his father. Anant expressed his deep connection to the city, referring to it as his home, emphasizing his belief that he is a citizen of Jamnagar.
Influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to “Wed in India,” Anant shared his pride in choosing to celebrate the wedding in the country. He mentioned during the interview, “It’s a matter of pride and happiness when our PM said that one should get married in India.”
The pre-wedding festivities are set to unfold over three days, each marked by unique themes and activities. On March 1, the celebration kicks off with ‘An Evening in Everland,’ where guests are expected to don elegant cocktail attire. The second day, themed ‘A Walk on the Wildside,’ will take place at the Ambanis’ animal rescue center, followed by ‘Mela Rouge,’ a blend of traditional Indian activities.
The final day encompasses ‘Tusker Trails’ and ‘Hashtakshar,’ with the former celebrating the natural beauty of Jamnagar and the latter requiring guests to adorn themselves in heritage Indian attire. The guest list for the pre-wedding festivities is illustrious, featuring business magnates, entertainers, and sports icons.
Notable attendees include Gautam Adani, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Sundar Pichai, Bob Iger, Larry Fink, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, and Lynn Forester de Rothschild, creating an impressive assembly from diverse spheres of life.
