Mukesh Ambani, recognized as Asia’s richest person, is celebrated his son’s wedding this past week. The festivities and parties have been ongoing for several months, reflecting the grandeur associated with the Ambani family.
Pre-Wedding Celebrations
In March, Mukesh Ambani hosted a lavish three-day pre-wedding party for his son, Anant Ambani. The event attracted 1,200 guests, including former world leaders, tech moguls, Bollywood stars, and even singer Rihanna. Continuing the celebration, in May, the family took their guests on a luxurious three-day cruise from Italy to France, featuring performances by renowned entertainers.
The Main Wedding Event
The highly anticipated wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was scheduled for July 12, widely regarded as the wedding of the year. Anant, aged 29, will marry his longtime girlfriend, Radhika Merchant. A grand reception took place on July 14, with celebrations taking place at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai and the Ambani family home.
The Ambani Family
Mukesh Ambani, 66, is ranked the world’s 9th richest man by Forbes, with a net worth of $116 billion. His conglomerate, Reliance Industries, spans various sectors from petrochemicals to telecommunications. The Ambani family resides in a $1 billion private apartment building in Mumbai.
Despite criticisms suggesting Reliance Industries’ success is due to political connections dating back to the 1970s and 1980s, the company maintains strong ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Mukesh Ambani is transitioning the business to his children: Akash, the eldest son, chairs Reliance Jio, their telecom arm; Isha oversees the retail business; and Anant is involved in the new energy sector.
The Bride and Groom
Anant Ambani is an alumnus of Brown University, Rhode Island, and currently manages the expansion of the family’s renewable and green energy ventures. Additionally, he runs Vantara, a large animal rescue center in Gujarat.
Radhika Merchant, the bride, is the daughter of Viren Merchant, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry. She oversees marketing for her father’s company, Encore Healthcare. Radhika shared with Vogue magazine that she met Anant through mutual friends in 2017, and their relationship quickly blossomed from there.
Pre-Wedding Events
Ahead of the main ceremony, Mukesh Ambani hosted a mass wedding for over 50 underprivileged couples in Mumbai on July 2, as part of the pre-wedding celebrations. Last week, the couple’s sangeet ceremony was widely shared on Indian social media. The event featured performances by Bollywood stars and pop singer Justin Bieber, who traveled to Mumbai for the occasion.
Wedding on July 12
The wedding ceremony, went ahead as planned on July 12 It was followed by an extravagant reception on July 14. The family selected these dates based on Hindu customs for determining auspicious days, ensuring the celebrations are both culturally significant and memorable.
Mukesh Ambani’s family continues to captivate the world with their grand celebrations, reflecting their wealth, influence, and commitment to tradition.
References:
Voa News: Asia’s Richest Man Plans Costly Wedding for His Son
Business Insider: Meet the rich and famous people in Mumbai for the Ambani wedding
