In a dazzling display of opulence and glamour, Rihanna and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg graced India’s extravagant pre-wedding celebration hosted by Asia’s wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani. This three-day gala, set in Ambani’s hometown of Jamnagar, is in honor of the upcoming nuptials of Ambani’s younger son Anant to Radhika Merchant, the daughter of affluent pharmaceutical moguls.
The star-studded guest list includes global tech magnates, industry titans, Bollywood icons, pop sensations, and political figures, making it a spectacle of international prominence. Former US president Donald Trump’s eldest daughter Ivanka and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, along with his wife Priscilla Chan, were among the prominent attendees.
The event’s entertainment kicked off with Rihanna’s much-anticipated performance – her first since the Super Bowl last year. Reports suggest that the “Umbrella” singer was offered up to $9 million to grace the occasion. This lavish affair is a testament to Ambani’s stature as the chairman of Reliance Industries, India’s largest company, and the 10th-richest person globally, with a net worth exceeding $116 billion.
Mukesh Ambani’s legacy encompasses a diverse business empire, spanning oil, gas, petrochemicals, retail, telecommunications, and even ownership of an Indian Premier League cricket team. The Ambanis have a history of hosting extravagant celebrations, as seen in the most expensive wedding in India to date for Ambani’s daughter in 2018, featuring a performance by pop megastar Beyonce.
The pre-wedding festivities include a three-day feast for villagers and the construction of a Hindu temple complex in Jamnagar, adding cultural and philanthropic dimensions to the grand affair. Illusionist David Blaine is set to dazzle the guests, who include Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Disney chief Bob Iger, Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and M.S. Dhoni, and business tycoon Gautam Adani.
The celebration’s main events, spanning until Sunday, promise a diverse array of themes, events, and dress codes. From a visit to an animal rescue center, reflecting Mukesh Ambani’s commitment to philanthropy, to a “jungle fever” day, this extravagant wedding celebration is not just a union of hearts but a spectacle that captures the essence of India’s super-rich elite.
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