It’s highly unlikely you weren’t glued to social media to keep up with Mukesh Ambani & family, as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities came to a glamorous end. The family hosted a three-day extravaganza from March 1-3 in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which saw Bollywood celebrities, sports personalities and businessmen on the guest list. You’d be curious to know how much the Ambanis splurged on the ultra-lavish pre-wedding ceremonies, and we’ve got you covered…
Find out the colossal amount of money Mukesh Ambani spent on Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities:
The Ambanis spent a staggering £120 million (approximately Rs 1259 crore) on Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities, according to Daily Mail. The cost might seem huge to the general public, but it doesn’t even make so much as a dent in the wealth of Asia’s richest man, who has a staggering real-time net worth of $117.7 billion (approximately Rs 9.7 lakh crore).
According to Daily Mail, the catering contract alone cost the Ambanis a towering £20 million (approximately Rs 210 crore). Rihanna, who dazzled the crowd with an electrifying performance, was paid $8-9 million (approximately Rs 66-74 crore), according to India Today.
The three-day pre-wedding ceremonies had guests including Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Mark Zuckerberg, and more – not only being chartered by private jets but also picked up and dropped from and back to the airport in luxury cars like Rolls-Royce. No expense was spared in the decor as well, as themes like “An Evening in Everland” and “A Walk on the Wildside” were brought to life. The Ambani family was also decked up in international and domestic fashion labels like Manish Malhotra, Tarun Tahiliani, Raghavendra Rathore, Ashish Gupta, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and more.
Was Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities more expensive than Isha Ambani & Anand Piramal’s wedding?
While Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding affair cost more than Rs 1200 crore, in comparison, Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s wedding in 2018 saw the Ambanis splurging a gigantic $100 million (approximately Rs 828 crore). Considered one of the most expensive weddings in the world, Isha and Anand’s big, fat Mumbai wedding saw a scene-stealing performance by pop icon Beyoncé. The Grammy-winning musician was paid between $4-6 million (approximately Rs 33-49 crore).
As Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s ultra-lavish pre-wedding festivities have concluded, all eyes are now on their big, fat Indian wedding, which is reportedly taking place in July this year.
