Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations kicked off with the customary ‘anna seva’ tradition
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and singer Rihanna arrive in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations
International pop singer and businesswoman Rihanna, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Shah Rukh Khan landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat on Thursday to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Mark Zuckerberg was seen clicking pictures at the airport with his wife Priscilla Chan.
Pre-wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, who is soon to be wed to Radhika Merchant, the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant began in Jamnagar district in Gujarat.
The high-profile guests started arriving in Jamnagar on Thursday with actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt taking the lead. Anant Ambani’s brother Akash Ambani also reached the venue earlier today. International stars Adam Blackstone and J. Brown, who are among a number of artists on the invitation list landed in Jamnagar on Thursday.
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event: Top points
1. The pre-wedding celebrations kicked off on Wednesday with the customary ‘anna seva’ tradition. Mukesh Ambani, alongside his son Anant Ambani, Anant’s fiancee Radhika Merchant, and other family members, actively engaged in serving traditional Gujarati dishes to the residents of Jogwad village, located near the Reliance Township in Jamnagar.
2. The ‘anna seva’ tradition aims to offer meals to around 51,000 inhabitants of the local village, and this effort is scheduled to persist over the forthcoming days.
3. After the meal, the residents relished the melodic tunes of customary folk music. The spotlight was claimed by the renowned Gujarati vocalist, Kirtidan Gadhvi, who captivated the audience with his singing prowess.
4. Ahead of the pre-wedding celebrations, Anant Ambani shared about the exceptional bond he has with his siblings and there are no differences or competition among them.
5. “They are both older than me. I am their Hanuman, my brother is my Ram and my sister is like a mother figure to me. They have both always protected me. We have no differences or competition between us. We are stuck together by Feviquick,” India Today quoted Anant Ambani as say
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US-Barbados singer Rihanna has arrived in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant pre-wedding party. She was spotted at the Jamnagar airport on Thursday evening. (Also read: Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding party: Ranbir Kapoor heads to Jamnagar with daughter Raha, Rihanna’s team arrives)
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Rihanna wore a black top and dark pants and carried a bag. She flaunted long blonde curls too. She was surrounded by members of her team and security and took a golf cart to the venue. Rihanna will reportedly perform a medley of her songs at the party.
The occasion of the moment that has India transfixed is a three-day pre-wedding jamboree for his youngest son Anant Ambani, 28, who is set to marry his long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant, 29. It begins Friday, will entertain 1,200 guests and takes place in a township in Jamnagar near Reliance’s main oil refinery in the western state of Gujarat.
The wedding itself does not take place until July and festivities de facto began on Wednesday when Anant and his bride-to-be hosted a communal dinner for local villagers that served 51,000.
In addition to pop and R&B superstar Rihanna, U.S. magician David Blaine will perform and there will also be traditional ceremonies in a temple complex.
Anant’s pre-wedding bash is likely to be attended by Bill Gates, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, fellow Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Kumar Mangalam Birla, as well as many cricketers and Bollywood film stars such as Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the plans who declined to be identified. Also likely to attend is Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, which announced a $8.5 billion merger of its India media assets with Reliance’s on Wednesday.
Rihanna made a grand entrance at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with massive luggage that caught attention.
Rihanna’s wit is in full swing once again! The Barbadian songstress made a stunning entrance in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations, accompanied by an impressive load of luggage. And we’re not just talking suitcases here; we’re talking ‘massive’ luggage. The one that required carts to pull it off. On February 29, a video of Rihanna’s luggage went viral. One fan couldn’t help but quip, “What did she bring with her? A folding house?” Seems like it caught her attention as she humorously replied.
Rihanna’s hilarious reaction to her ‘massive’ luggage
Responding to her viral video, the Love on the Brain singer said, “The stage couldn’t fit in my carryon.” Accompanied by a shrugging emoji, Rihanna’s witty response hinted at her upcoming performance, possibly explaining the need for the large amount of luggage she was bringing. She joins a distinguished list of international performers, including Beyoncé, John Legend, and Maroon 5, who have earlier performed at events hosted by the Ambani family, and Rihanna is expected to give a memorable performance as well. Check out her response.
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