In March, Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day party before his son's wedding. The guest list had 1,200 people, including former world leaders, tech tycoons, Bollywood stars, and Rihanna performed.
The celebrations continued with a three-day cruise in May from Italy to France. It featured performances by David Guetta, Katy Perry singing "Firework," and Pitbull.
The wedding is happening next week. Anant Ambani will marry Radhika Merchant. It's expected to be a major event.
Who are the Ambanis?
Mukesh Ambani, 66, is Asia's richest man with a net worth of $116 billion. His company, Reliance Industries, is massive, with interests in petrochemicals, oil and gas, telecoms, and retail. They own a $1 billion skyscraper in Mumbai with helipads, a 160-car garage, a private theater, a pool, and a gym.
Critics say his success is due to political connections under different Indian governments.
His children are taking over parts of the business: Akash Ambani runs Reliance Jio, Isha manages retail, and Anant is involved in renewable energy.
Who are the bride and groom?
Anant Ambani has a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and leads the family’s renewable energy projects. He also manages an animal rescue center in Gujarat.
Radhika Merchant, 29, is the daughter of a pharmaceutical tycoon and works in marketing. They met in 2017 through friends and started dating soon after.
When and what's expected at the wedding?
The main ceremony is on July 12, with a reception on July 14 in Mumbai. Traditional rituals will precede the wedding.
Videos from the sangeet, where families dance, were shared on social media. Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan, and Justin Bieber performed.
The Ambanis are known for extravagant parties, and this wedding is set to attract more celebrities, billionaires, and world leaders.
