ALBAWABA Prominent figures from around the world have gathered in India's Gujarat state to attend a pre-wedding celebration organized by Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries. The event, held in honor of Ambani's son, Anant Ambani, who is set to marry Radhika Merchant in July.
The extravagant festivities, set to span three days, commenced with a grand pre-wedding party in Gujarat, India.
The Ambani family hosted a communal dinner for 51,000 local residents in Jogwad village near the Reliance Township in Jamnagar. The event was graced by a special performance from global superstar Rihanna, who entertained the guests with a repertoire of 19 songs.
The guest list for Anant's wedding weekend reads like a who's who of the global elite, with figures such as Bill Gates, Sundar Pichai, Ivanka Trump, and Mark Zuckerberg among the attendees, lso in attendance are Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
Disney CEO Bob Iger is also expected, following the recent announcement of an $8.5 billion merger between Reliance Industries and Disney's India TV and streaming media assets.
The festivities are not just limited to entertainment; guests will also have the opportunity to engage in unique experiences. Activities include a visit to the Reliance animal rescue center, an evening at the "mela rouge" fair, and a "tusker trails" event surrounded by a diverse array of wildlife.
Mukesh Ambani’s estimated net worth of $111 billion on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index makes him, at present, the richest person in Asia and the 11th richest person in the world.
