Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is making headlines once again with the extravagant pre-wedding celebrations for his son, Anant Ambani, who is set to marry his longtime girlfriend, Radhika Merchant. The celebrations have included a star-studded guest list of former world leaders, tech tycoons, and Bollywood’s megastars, as well as performances by Rihanna, David Guetta, Katy Perry, and Pitbull.
Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, is currently the 9th richest person in the world with a net worth of $116 billion. His conglomerate has interests in petrochemicals, oil and gas, telecoms, and retail. The Ambani family also owns a $1 billion private apartment building in Mumbai, named Antila, which boasts three helipads, a 160-car garage, a private movie theater, a swimming pool, and a fitness center.
Anant Ambani, the groom, oversees the conglomerate’s renewable and green energy expansion and runs an animal rescue center in Gujarat. The bride, Radhika Merchant, is the marketing director for her father’s pharmaceutical company. The wedding is set for July 12, with a grand reception to follow on July 14, and is expected to be an extravagant affair split between the Ambani’s Jio World Convention Center and their family home in Mumbai.
The celebrations have already included traditional wedding events and rituals, as well as a mass wedding for underprivileged couples organized by the Ambani family. With more extravagant parties expected in the coming days, the Ambani’s events are likely to draw more celebrities, billionaires, and world leaders, continuing the family’s tradition of lavish celebrations.
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