Socialite sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian are among the international celebrities arriving in India to attend the extravagant three-day wedding of Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, and his fiancée, Radhika Merchant. The couple, both 29, will be tying the knot in Mumbai, with celebrations that promise to outshine previous matrimonial extravagances.
Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has already hosted a series of lavish pre-wedding events, including a European cruise for 1,200 guests, a purpose-built Hindu temple at the Ambani ancestral home, and private performances by international stars like Rihanna and Justin Bieber.
Kim Kardashian shared an Instagram story showing her arrival, with her car surrounded by Indian photographers, and both sisters were seen receiving flower garlands at their luxury hotel. This event marks yet another high-profile gathering for the Ambani family, following Mukesh Ambani’s trend of hosting grand celebrations.
Former British Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair were also seen arriving at Mumbai airport ahead of the celebrations. The wedding festivities are expected to draw an even larger number of global dignitaries, celebrities, and business elites to Mumbai, despite the ongoing monsoon season.
Earlier this year, Anant and Radhika hosted a Mediterranean cruise featuring a masquerade ball at a French chateau in Cannes, where singer Katy Perry performed. Other entertainment during the cruise included performances by the Backstreet Boys, rapper Pitbull, and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Previous events hosted by the Ambani family have seen appearances from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump, alongside a star-studded lineup from India’s sports and entertainment sectors.
This week’s celebrations are set to raise the bar further, with rumored attendees including former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, boxing star Mike Tyson, and actor John Cena.
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, boasts a net worth of over $113 billion, making him the world’s 11th richest person according to Forbes. Known for his close ties with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ambani has a history of hosting grand weddings, including his daughter’s 2018 nuptials, which reportedly cost $100 million and featured a performance by Beyoncé.
Ambani’s vast business empire spans oil, gas, petrochemicals, retail, telecommunications, and even an Indian Premier League cricket team. His 27-story family home, Antilia, is one of Mumbai’s most iconic landmarks, reportedly costing over $1 billion and employing a permanent staff of 600.
Radhika Merchant is the daughter of prominent pharmaceutical moguls, adding to the union of two influential Indian families. The opulent wedding is a testament to the Ambani family’s status and influence, with the celebrations expected to leave a lasting impression on both national and international guests.
