WEDDING OF THE CENTURY! The Son Of An Indian Billionaire Got Married In A $100 MILLION Wedding

This couple's

wedding

will probably be the most expensive in history. Anant Ambani, son of the richest man in India, Mukesh Ambani, with a fortune of more than 117 billion dollars, will marry his childhood friend Radhika Merchant in a celebration that will last five months and cost more than the 100

million

dollars. Who is this lucky woman who will become a relative of one of the richest families in the world? Is this really a marriage of love or simply of convenience? Watch the full video to find out. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel and press the bell icon to receive notifications when I upload a new video.

Let's continue. When it comes to big

wedding

s, Indian celebrations are among the largest. And

billionaire

s take things to an even higher level of luxury.   It is well known that the Ambanis, with their extravagant weddings, have captured the attention of people around the world in recent years. Some of these weddings even featured Bollywood celebrities acting as backup dancers. Isha Ambani, the only daughter of the family,

married

Anand Piramal in 2018. The cost of her wedding was over $80

million

and the festivities were held in Udaipur, Lake Como in Italy and then at the Ambani residence in Mumbai. The wedding invitations came in a Dolce & Gabbana box, decorated with pink and gold lace and detachable chains that could be worn as jewelry.

Additionally, Beyonce performed at the wedding and was rumored to have been paid $15 million for her 45-minute appearance.  Can you imagine such extravagance? If not, prepare to be shocked when you hear about Anant and Radhika's wedding. But first, how did you meet?  Anant Ambani was born on April 10, 1995. He is the son of the richest man not only in India but in all of Asia. People often say that children from such rich families are born with a silver spoon in their mouths, but in Anant's case, it is more like a diamond spoon. He grew up surrounded by immense luxury.  His father is an Indian

billionaire

businessman who serves as chairman and CEO of Reliance Industries, India's most valuable company.

According to Forbes, he is the richest person in Asia and the ninth richest in the world. Mukesh Ambani has three children and Anant is the youngest of them. Despite his privileged upbringing, Anant faced challenges from childhood, battling asthma. His medical condition forced him to take steroids, which caused him to gain significant weight and become extremely obese, causing people to mock him for his appearance. However, in 2016, Anant surprised everyone by revealing his remarkable weight loss journey, losing a significant 238 pounds in just 18 months. Anant pursued his higher education in the US and graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in Management.

He was not content to simply live off his father's wealth; His goal was to contribute to the family legacy. Consequently, since 2020, Anant has played an important role in his father's company. He currently serves as a director at Jio Platforms Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures. With a net worth of around $40 billion, he can afford a life of extreme luxury regardless of his father's wealth. Anant's romantic life remained private until 2018, when a photo of him with Radhika Merchant went viral, sparking rumors about their relationship. These rumors were confirmed when Radhika accompanied Anant to her sister's engagement ceremony in Lake Como, Italy.  Radhika is also the daughter of a billionaire;

Her father, Viren Merchant, serves as CEO of Encore Healthcare and holds leadership positions in several large Indian companies. Anant and Radhika have reportedly known each other since childhood, spent a lot of time together as children and used to hang out in similar circles. However, their romantic relationship blossomed later in life. In 2018, when Anant's sister got

married

, Radhika attended all the wedding festivities. He even walked with the bride. It was clear that she could become part of the family. In fact, in December 2022, the Ambanis and the Merchants officially announced the couple's engagement.   They celebrated with a lavish ceremony in January 2023 at Ambani Residence Antilia, recognized as the most expensive private residence in the world.

The couple is scheduled to marry on July 10, 2024. However, the Ambanis did not wait until July to start the celebrations. They hosted three days of extravagant pre-wedding festivities, attracting attendance from some of the world's most prominent figures. Before the festivities began, the couple and their families hosted a community dinner for about 51,000 residents of a local village in Jamnagar. All the family members including the bride and groom served traditional Gujarati food to the local community to seek their blessings. The festivities officially began on March 1 with 'An Evening in Everland', where guests dressed in elegant cocktail attire and enjoyed a stunning performance by global pop icon Rihanna, who reportedly received $10 million for her appearance. , marking their first full concert since 2016.

Akon also performed on stage. The event also featured a dazzling performance by Cirque du Soleil and a fascinating drone show. The guest list included more than 1,200 people, including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump and Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and many others. Guests were treated like royalty. Most of them stayed in luxurious "glamping" tents near the venue, which offered opulence beyond imagination. Hair and makeup artists, laundry services and stylists were on hand to help guests prepare for the themed gatherings. The festivities were so grand that the local airport was temporarily granted international status to receive visitors from all over the country and the world.

Guests enjoyed approximately 500 dishes created by dozens of chefs so they didn't have to eat the same dish twice. The second day featured a theme inspired by art and nature, and guests enjoyed 'A Walk in Nature' at Ambanis Animal Rescue Centre, Vantara, home to over 2,000 animals. The evening continued with 'Mela Rouge', a carnival-themed event featuring vibrant Indian attire and performances by artist and illusionist David Blaine.   The festivities culminated with a stunning fireworks display that illuminated the night sky.  The Hastakshar ceremony, also known as Engagement or Ring Ceremony, marked the pinnacle of pre-wedding events for the couple. The dress code for the ceremony was 'Indian heritage', and both Anant and Radhika looked stunning in their traditional attire.   Radhika walked down the aisle radiating elegance, while Anant eagerly waited for her at the podium.

Her sincere hug was a beautiful moment. Radhika's outfit during the festivities showcased a mix of Western and Indian designers. On the first day, she chose a custom pink Versace dress, which Blake Lively previously wore to the 2022 Met Gala. That night, she also donned a vibrant multi-color fringe dress paired with heart-shaped glasses. On the second day, Radhika shined in a gold and champagne colored lehenga, and on the last day, she once again wowed in a lehenga saree.  Throughout each day, she adorned herself with stunning jewelry adorned with large diamonds. It's hard to imagine the enormous amount of money she paid herself for all this.

You must admit that attending such a wedding as a guest is already a big dream. In the photos we can see that the couple share a deep love for each other. So, mainly it is a marriage of love and not of convenience. The couple met in childhood and became a wonderful couple.  These three days of festivities made headlines around the world, and that's just the lead-up to the wedding. Many reports suggest that Anant's wedding will be more extravagant than her sister's $80 million wedding. So, we can't wait for July.   If you had a net worth of $100 billion, would you throw such an extravagant pre-wedding?  Share your opinion in the comments.

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