Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia and the 10th richest in the world, is throwing a lavish party for his son Anant and his fiancee Radhika Merchant. The party, which started on Friday and will end on Sunday, is a pre-wedding ceremony for the couple, who are expected to tie the knot later this year.
The party has attracted some of the most famous and wealthy people from around the world, including pop star Rihanna, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump, the daughter of former US president Donald Trump. They are among the guests who flew in to Jamnagar, the hometown of the Ambani family in the state of Gujarat, India.
On Friday, Rihanna performed for the first time since last year’s Superbowl, entertaining the guests with her hit songs. On Saturday, the guests will visit an animal rescue centre that Anant has built as his personal project. The centre houses exotic animals that have been rescued from various places. The guests will wear “jungle fever” outfits and take a “Walk on the Wildside” in the centre, according to Indian media reports. Later, they will change into more elegant clothes and enjoy an evening party that showcases Indian culture.
Mukesh Ambani, 66, is the chairman of Reliance Industries, India’s biggest company by market value. He has a net worth of more than $116 billion, according to Forbes. He inherited a successful business empire from his father that spans oil, gas, and petrochemicals. He expanded it into a giant corporation that has interests in retail, telecommunications, and cricket. He has also partnered with famous fashion brands such as Burberry, Armani, and Jimmy Choo to cater to the growing demand for luxury goods among India’s middle class.
Ambani’s family home is a 27-story skyscraper called Antilia that cost more than $1 billion to build and has 600 servants. It is one of the most noticeable landmarks in Mumbai, India’s financial capital. It was criticized by author Arundhati Roy and others for showing the huge gap between India’s rich and poor.
Ambani is known for his extravagant weddings. In 2018, he spent $100 million on his daughter’s wedding, which featured US pop star Beyonce as a performer. His son Anant, 28, is also a director on the boards of several Reliance-owned companies. His fiancee Radhika Merchant, 29, is the daughter of wealthy pharmaceutical businessmen.
This time, the guest list also includes Disney chief Bob Iger, who signed a deal with Reliance Industries on Wednesday to merge their Indian media businesses. The merger will create an $8.5 billion entertainment giant in India, the world’s most populous country and fifth-largest economy.
Other guests include Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, and business tycoon Gautam Adani. They are among the most influential and powerful people in India.
The party is a display of Ambani’s wealth, influence, and generosity. It is also a celebration of his son’s love and happiness.
[…] Ambani’s Lavish Celebrations The Ambani family’s pre-wedding festivities for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant have been a subject of much discussion. While the events showcased the family’s penchant for opulence, they also led to disruptions in Portofino, causing unrest among locals and authorities. […]