The wedding festivities of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia’s richest businessman Mukesh Ambani, have begun in Mumbai, India. Mukesh Ambani’s wedding to Radhika Merchant, the heiress of pharmaceutical giant Encore, will be the culmination of the lavish celebrations that began in March.
The couple is expected to get married today in a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Jio complex. The wedding, which will bring together the world’s richest names, will also be attended by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Tony Blair. There are also rumors that Adele will perform at the wedding.
Will Host Receptions for Family Employees and Guests
The Ambani family is expected to host a grand reception for their employees over the weekend ahead of a reception on Monday. It was also reported that the family has chartered three private jets to Mumbai for their guests.
Wedding Ceremony Will Lead to Traffic Restrictions in the City
Daily life in the city is expected to come to a standstill due to the wedding ceremony that will start in the evening. The city police announced that traffic restrictions will be imposed in the area where the wedding will take place. Decisions were made that caused reactions from the locals.
Wedding Costs and Special Performances
The Ambani family has not yet disclosed the cost of the wedding, but organizing companies followed around the world say the celebrations could cost between $132 million and $156 million. It is alleged that large sums were paid to celebrities such as Rihanna and Justin Bieber.
Past Celebrations and Mukesh Ambani’s Wealth
The Ambani family, which held a large-scale party in June as part of a series of celebrations that began in March, is known for the activities of Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani, the world’s 10th richest person, in various sectors. Ambani has a fortune of $115 billion.