Current:Home > ContactBillionaire Ambani wedding festivities included Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber performance -Blueprint Money Mastery
Billionaire Ambani wedding festivities included Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber performance
View
Date:2025-04-11 13:17:00
The lavish wedding between Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani and pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant took place over the weekend, and it was a glitzy, star-studded affair.
The nuptials took place in Mumbai, India, and comes after months of celebrations and festivities, including Rihanna's first concert in eight years at a pre-wedding celebration.
The international event brought out everyone from Kim Kardashian, singer Nick Jonas and actress Priyanka Chopra to actor John Cena, and Justin Bieber reportedly gave a performance.
A wedding of this magnitude, of course, was detailed, with Merchant telling Vogue in an interview published Sunday that the planning of festivities was a family affair.
"My mother-in-law was the C.E.O. of the wedding, as I like to say," Merchant told the outlet. "It was Nita's commitment and vision that brought our entire celebration to life."
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Here's what you need to know about the grand matrimony of one of the world's richest couples.
Who is Anant Ambani?
Anant Ambani, 29, is the son of India's wealthiest person, billionaire tycoon and Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani, and his wife, Nita Ambani, a former school teacher and founder of the Reliance Foundation. Anant Ambani is their youngest son.
Anant Ambani serves as the director on the boards of Jio Platforms Limited, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, Reliance New Energy Limited and Reliance New Solar Energy Limited.
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani also have twins, a man and a woman: Akash Ambani and Isha Piramal Ambani.
Who is Radhika Merchant?
Radhika Merchant, 29, is the daughter of Viren Merchant, the billionaire CEO of pharmaceutical firm Encore Healthcare, and his wife, Shaila Merchant. Radhika Merchant, her mother and sister also serve as directors for the company, according to The Economic Times.
What celebrities were invited to the Ambani wedding?
John Cena, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, and Khloe and Kim Kardashian were among the celebrities seen at the wedding, many sporting traditional Indian garb.
Celebrity stylist Law Roach also made an appearance, as well as Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor.
Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Ivanka Trump have made appearances at the couple's pre-wedding festivities, but it is unclear if they attended the official wedding celebration.
Who performed at Anant Ambani's wedding celebrations?
Continuing their tradition of getting rare and long-awaited performances from superstar singers, the couple had Justin Bieber among their pre-wedding performers, according to the BBC and The Hollywood Reporter. It's unclear what Bieber was paid for his performance.
In March, Rihanna performed in Jamnagar, India, as part of the pre-wedding festivities for Anant Ambani.
Why is Mukesh Ambani so rich?
Mukesh Ambani is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, and has a net worth of $116 billion according to Forbes, making him the ninth richest person in the world.
Reliance Industries is a Fortune 500 conglomerate and the largest private sector corporation in India, with businesses in the energy, petrochemicals, natural gas, retail, entertainment, telecommunications, mass media and textiles industries.
Contributing: Brendan Morrow
veryGood! (956)
Related
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Breaking at 2024 Paris Olympics: No, it's not called breakdancing. Here's how it works
- What to know about the controversy over a cancelled grain terminal in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
- 9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
- The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
- Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
- Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state’s first execution since 2010
- Jamaica's Kishane Thompson more motivated after thrilling 100m finish against Noah Lyles
- The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
- A steeplechase record at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Then a proposal. (He said yes.)
Ranking
- Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
- RFK Jr. closer to getting on New Jersey ballot after judge rules he didn’t violate ‘sore loser’ law
- Minnesota Supreme Court upholds law restoring right to vote to people with felony convictions
- Vance jokes he’s checking out his future VP plane while overlapping with Harris at Wisconsin airport
- Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
- 9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
- Unlock the Magic With Hidden Disney Deals Starting at $12.98 on Marvel, Star Wars & More
- Matt Damon remembers pal Robin Williams: 'He was a very deep, deep river'
Recommendation
Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
Blake Lively receives backlash for controversial September issue cover of Vogue
Former Milwaukee hotel workers charged with murder after video shows them holding down Black man
The Daily Money: Disney+ wants your dollars
Scoot flight from Singapore to Wuhan turns back after 'technical issue' detected
Olympic medals today: What is the medal count at 2024 Paris Games on Thursday?
Southern California rocked by series of earthquakes: Is a bigger one brewing?
Noah Lyles earns chance to accomplish sprint double after advancing to 200-meter final