Jamnagar witnessed an unparalleled extravaganza as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities kicked off in all the pomp and splendour one could imagine.
The venue that the Ambani family has carefully chosen is to honour the family roots and connections and to host an array of guests including Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Deepika Padukone etc and global magnates Like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Adar Poonawalla all converging to celebrate the upcoming union of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
The Ambanis spared no expense to make this a truly unforgettable experience for their guests and the first night’s theme was An Evening in Everland. The highlight of the magical evening was undoubtedly Rihanna’s show-stopping performance which brought the house down with her chart-topping favourites like Wild Things, Diamonds, Bitch Better Have My Money and more. This was Rihanna’s first time in India. She was last seen performing live at the Super Bowl half-time and was choreographed by Paris Goebel, the same artist who also choreographed her performance for the pre-wedding festivities.
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The Work singer who loves to experiment with her looks chose to wear a custom The Attico look for her performance. The green ensemble had micro Swarovski and sequin green along with a fully embroidered pink catsuit. She let her hair down and finished the look with layered Indian jewellery adding a desi touch.
Radhika Merchant looked stunning on her big night as she chose to wear a custom rose gold Atelier Versace ensemble. This outfit is not for the faint-hearted as she drew inspiration from Blake Lively’s iconic Met Gala look that she wore in 2022 when she co-hosted the event along with her husband Ryan Reynolds, Oscar-winner and actress Regina King, and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda.
As the night progressed, social media platforms were abuzz with highlights from the event, capturing candid moments of joy and excitement shared among guests. From heartfelt interactions with the bride and groom to impromptu dance-offs on the dance floor, every moment was a testament to the joyous spirit of the occasion.
Notably, the celebration paid homage to the Ambani family’s tradition of hosting extravagant weddings, with memories of Beyoncé’s unforgettable performance at their daughter Isha’s wedding with Anand Piramal still fresh in everyone’s minds. The addition of Rihanna’s electrifying performance only served to solidify further the family’s reputation for creating unforgettable moments that would be cherished for years to come.
As the night came to a close, it was clear that Anant and Radhika’s pre-wedding bash was just the beginning of what promised to be a spectacular celebration. With two more days of festivities ahead, the stage was set for a wedding affair that would go down in history as a true testament to love, friendship, and the power of celebration.
