Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant Wedding HIGHLIGHTS: Childhood Lovers Tie The Knot Among Friends And Family
The wedding is set to span over three days, beginning with the Shubh Vivaah (wedding), followed by Shubh Aashirwad (blessing ceremony) on July 13 and Mangal Utsav (wedding reception) on July 14.
Shah Rukh Khan exchanges pleasantries with superstars Rajinikanth, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, and Aditya Thackeray at the Anant-Radhika Lagna.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas came to India to attend Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's wedding bash. After Radhika's bidaai ceremony got over, Priyanka Chopra left for LA and was spotted in Mumbai airport early in the morning.
Xu Feihong Chinese Ambassador to India tweets, "Great wedding! First time to attend in India! Best wishes to the new couple and double happiness!"
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are now husband and wife.
All the rituals of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding were completed between 12:30 AM on Friday night and Saturday morning.
International singer Louis Fonsi performed his sensational track Despacito as the crowd at the Ambani wedding cheered for the singer and grooved to his lively beats.
West Bengal CM Mamata Bannerjee also arrived for blessing Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Popular politicians from across the globe are also in attendance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding ceremony.
The Kardashian sisters Kim and Khloe who are in India for attending the grand wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, arrived at the wedding venue in their gorgeous ethnic looks.
Business tycoon Gautam Adani also arrived as one of the guests at the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Bride and groom Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant can be seen looking resplendent in their first picture ahead of their wedding ceremony.
A video of Anant Ambani's sehrabandi is doing the rounds on social media. In the video, Anant's sehrabandi ritual is going on with the mesmerising vocals of singer Mame Khan in the background.
While the entire Bachchan clan arrived together for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding, Aishwarya Rai came separately with daughter Aaradhya.
Amitabh Bacchan with wife Jaya and his entire family arrived for the wedding. Shweta Bachchan, her husband Nikhil Nanda their children Navya Naveli and Agastya were also present. Abhishek Bachchan attended the wedding without Aishwarya and daughter Aaradhya.
Radhika Ambani's first pics as a bride are out. She looks resplendent in a beige lehenga by designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.
Sharing her pictures, stylist Rhea Kapoor wrote, "A Fairytale Come to Life - Radhika Merchant wears Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla for her wedding ceremony to Anant Ambani.
Radhika’s ensemble is Abu Sandeep’s intricate interpretation of ‘Panetar’ - the Gujarati tradition of brides wearing red and white.
The ivory Zardozi cut-work ensemble consists of a trailing ghagra layered with a second detachable trail, a 5 meter head veil and a tissue shoulder dupatta. The ghagra glitters with three borders of red, Its workmanship is the finest amalgamation of Naqshi, Saadi and Zardozi symmetrically hand-embroidered in intricate floral booties that are lavishly decorated with stones, sequins, tamba tikkis and a touch of red Resham. The head veil has impossibly delicate jaali and cut-work while the detachable trail is a Zardozi marvel of 80 inches. The outfit is complete with a fully embroidered red shoulder dupatta that uplifts the silhouette with its maximal drama."
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Nita Ambani's mehendi pictures were shared by a paparazzi account. The groom's mother's mehendi shows an image of Radha Krishna along with the names of all her family members.
Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone arrived for Anant and Radhika's wedding glowing in a red suit, accompanied by her mother.
Popular singer Rema of "Calm Down" fame rocked the dance floor as team Anant grooved to his beats. In a video, Ananya Panday, Veer Pahariya and others can be seen grooving on the stage while groom Anant Ambani shakes a leg with Salman Khan and others.
Suniel Shetty arrived with his family with all members twinning in beige outfits.
Bollywood couples Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani along with Shahid Kapoor and wife Mira Rajput arrived for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding.
Punjabi singer Bhupinder Babbal made the guests groove to his lively beats at Anant and Radhika's wedding ceremony.
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif also marked their presence at the wedding ceremony. While Katrina skipped the Sangeet ceremony, she graced the wedding looking gorgeous in a red saree.
Vicky complemented her in a beige sherwani.
South superstar Mahesh Babu posed for paps with wife Namrata Shirodkar and daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni at Anant and Radhika's wedding.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt also arrived for Anant and Radhika's star-studded wedding looking regal in their ethnic outfits.
Shah Rukh Khan, who was vacationing in London with his family, returned to India on Thursday to attend Anant and Radhika's wedding in Mumbai. The couple graced the Red Carpet at the wedding venue in royal ethnic ensembles.
Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, who are also in India to attend Anant and Radhika's wedding at NMACC, stealed the thunder of all B-Town divas as they arrived for the function dressed in ethnic ensembles.
Kim opted for a red lehenga while Khloe could be seen looking gorgeous in a golden lehenga.
Salman Khan arrived for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding ceremony at NMACC dressed in a black pathani salwar kurta.
Power couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas arrived in ethnic ensembles for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding.
Priyanka looked radiant in an embellished yellow lehenga while Nick aced the ethnic look in a pastel pink sherwani.
Shah Rukh Khan's kids Aryan and Suhana Khan arrived for the wedding decked up in stylish ensembles. While Suhana opted for a shimmery saree, Aryan went in for a dapper look in a black suit.
Ranveer Singh danced with Anil and Tina Ambani as Baraatis outside the wedding venue.
Hollywood actor and former WWE superstar John Cena grabbed attention with his appearance at the Ambani wedding. He dressed in a traditional Indian outfit. Cena, donning a blue bandhgala, posed for photographers.
He was also seen dancing to dhol beats giving full Baraati vibes.
Superstar Rajinikanth is also one of the guests at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding. The Thalaiva arrived with his family in Mumbai.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas, who is also Priyanka Chopra's husband, shared a video featuring himself and Priyanka all decked up in ethnic outfits, headed for the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Janhvi Kapoor arrived for the wedding ceremony with her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya. The actor was dressed in a stunning traditional outfit. The rumoured couple posed for pictures before heading inside the venue.
Hollywood actor and former WWE superstar John Cena grabbed attention with his appearance at the Ambani wedding. He dressed in a traditional Indian outfit. Cena, donning a blue bandhgala, posed for photographers.
Dulha Anant Ambani was seen arriving at the wedding venue with his parents and family members in an orange sherwani and white pajama.
Mukesh Ambani along with his family arrived at NMACC for the wedding ceremony.
Shanaya Kapoor arrives at the Jio World Convention Centre dressed in a blue and gold lehenga.
Ananya Panday arrives at Jio World Convention Centre for Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's wedding. The actor looks stunning in a bright yellow and gold lehenga.
Industrialist Mukesh Ambani; Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd Akash Ambani and his wife Shloka Mehta; Reliance Industries Limited Director, Isha Ambani and her husband Anand Piramal at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
Actor Rajkummar Rao along with his wife Patralekha arrive for Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's wedding at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai
Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra along with film critic and his wife Anupama Chopra arrive at Jio World Convention Centre for Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding in Mumbai.
Professional wrestler and actor, John Cena arrives at Jio World Convention Centre for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding, in Mumbai
Actor Jackie Shroff arrives for Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's wedding at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, and carries a plant with him as a gift for the couple.
Envoy of cars left the Ambani residence Antilla for the wedding venue at the recently opened Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC).
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav arrives in Mumbai to attend the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
South Indian stars Mahesh Babu and Yash were spotted arriving in Mumbai for the much-anticipated wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The grand wedding ceremony is set to be hosted today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
On Friday, Mahesh Babu and Yash were spotted in Mumbai today. The actor was welcomed with excited chants by the paparazzi stationed at the airport.
A video from the wedding venue is doing the rounds on the internet, showcasing the grand mandap and the extravagant decor arranged for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding.
The theme of the Wedding Décor is “An Ode to Varanasi” – paying homage to the eternal city, its tradition, its culture, arts and craft and the Banarasi cuisine. This immersive experience of Banaras recreated throughout the Concourse of the Wedding Venue at Jio World Centre is designed to bring the essence of the streets of Banaras to life, allowing guests to engage with the city's traditions, flavours, and spirituality.
Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Bharti Mittal arrives in Mumbai to attend the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Bharti Mittal arrives in Mumbai to attend the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Because of the ongoing wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai BKC companies ask employees to work from home until July 15.
Reality TV stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian landed in Mumbai on Thursday night for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding. The sisters were spotted at Kalina airport. As we wait for their wedding look to be unveiled, take a look at Kim K's ethnic attire looks.
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Anant Ambani to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant today in Mumbai at the Jio World Convention Centre.
Take a glimpse of the decorations at Antilla.
Jio World Convention Centre premises in Mumbai all decked up for the wedding of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant.
Actor and wrestler John Cena was spotted at the Kalina airport as he arrived in India to attend the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. John Cena waved at the paps stationed outside the airport.
Professional wrestler and actor, John Cena arrives in Mumbai to attend the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Calm Down singer Rema arrived in Mumbai on Friday to perform at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding. The singer has reportedly charged Rs 25 Crore to perform at the wedding. He was spotted arriving at the Kalina airport.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are finally set to tie the knot today after lavish pre-wedding ceremonies and grand festivities. The groom's mother, Nita Ambani, being true to her cultures and traditions paid a visit to Varanasi days before the wedding to worship Lord Shiva and send her first invitation to the almighty. In line with her vision of sharing India’s rich cultural heritage with the world, the Ambani family will be paying homage to the holy city of Kashi or Varanasi at the much-awaited wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Resting in the sacred embrace of Ganga, Varanasi is the cradle of Indian civilization. Leading up to the nuptials, Nita Ambani paid a visit to the ancient seat of culture to seek the blessings of Kashi Vishwanath for the new couple. Her deep reverence for the ‘Eternal City’ is manifested in thoughtful thematic details of the wedding, where its beauty, positivity, light, and purity will be reimagined in spectacular ways.
Amid rainfall, pandits arrive at Antilia for puja ahead of the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai. After four months of star-studded pre-wedding celebrations, Anant Ambani will tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of pharma tycoons Viren and Shaila Merchant, later today.
Ambani family and guests participate in the sacred Shiv Shakti Puja at their residence to seek divine blessings for the union of Anant and Radhika.
Graha Shanti Puja was held ahead of Anant Ambani- Radhika Merchant's wedding.
Former Bihar CM and RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav along with his family leaves for Mumbai from Patna airport to attend the wedding of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant.
Former British PM Tony Blair arrives in Mumbai for the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with his family, arrives in Mumbai for the wedding of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant.
WWE fame John Cena is expected to arrive in Mumbai for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding. In addition, former soccer player David Beckham and TV personality and singer Victoria Beckham are also likely to attend.
As per media reports, PM Modi is set to attend Anant Ambani's and Radhika Merchant's grand wedding today. However, no member of the Gandhi family will be present at the ceremony. Nonetheless, Sonia Gandhi will extend her best wishes to the Ambani family.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also arrived in Mumbai to attend the lavish wedding ceremony. The list of politicians invited includes other prominent names like the Thackeray family, Eknath Shinde, and Devendra Fadnavis, among others.
Priyanka Chopra, who arrived in Mumbai on Thursday with Nick Jonas, posted picture with Nick on Instagram after reaching India. The couple will attend the wedding.
Late on Thursday night, reality TV stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian were spotted arriving at a private airport in Mumbai for the wedding. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Samsung CEO Han Jong Hee also touched down in the city to join the three-day festivities.
Background
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's grand wedding is all set to take place on July 12, 2024, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex. The wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani began with a private puja ceremony at Antilia, the Ambanis’ Mumbai residence, on June 29. Pre-wedding ceremonies like Haldi, Sangeet and Dandiya have already taken place with grandeur and today is finally D-Day.
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant Wedding:
The wedding is set to span over three days, beginning with the Shubh Vivaah (wedding), followed by Shubh Aashirwad (blessing ceremony) on July 13 and Mangal Utsav (wedding reception) on July 14.
The guest list comprises Bollywood actors, industry leaders, politicians, and international figures. Among those confirmed from the film industry are Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and others.
The list also includes other prominent names like the Thackeray family, Devendra Fadnavis, and Eknaath Shinde, among others, who have been invited to the event. International personalities invited by the Ambanis will arrive via private jets arranged by the families.
Photographers and camera professionals are being specifically transported from Los Angeles to capture the memorable moments of the lavish wedding.
The dress code for the event is formal Indian wear. The invitation also specifies that attendance is limited to guests aged 14 years and older.
Program Schedule For Anant Ambani And Radhika Merchant's Wedding:
Anant and Radhika will tie the knot at the Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex on July 12. The wedding procession (baarat) will gather at 3:00 PM, and the ceremony of tying the safa (turban) will be performed. The milni and varmala ceremonies will be conducted at 8:00 PM. This will be followed by the wedding rituals set to take place at 9:30 PM.
There is also a reception program for guests scheduled for July 13 and 14.
Food To Be Served At Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant Wedding:
The menu at Anant and Radhika's wedding ranges from several mouth-watering chaats to kulfis and more. As per a report by Mint, Varanasi's famous Kaashi Chaat Bhandaar is likely to serve its fast food delicacies such as tikki, tomato chaat, palak chaat, chana kachori, and kulfi. As per a report by ANI, the menu was finalised by Reliance Foundation founder and chairman Nita Ambani during a visit to Varanasi last month.
"Nita Ambani came to our chaat bhandaar on June 24, where she tasted tikki chaat, tomato chaat, palak chaat, and kulfi falooda. She was very happy and said that the chaat of Banaras is very famous. It was a pleasure to serve her," shop owner, Rakesh Keshari told ANI.
The dishes from this chaat centre to be served are:
- Tamatar Chaat
- Pani Puri
- Dahi Bhalla
- Plain Sohal
- Kulfi Faluda
- Bhalla Papdi
- Mix Chaat
- Dahi Puri
- Chura Matar
- Papdi Chaat
- Samosa
- Gulab Jamun
- Palak Chaat
- Tikki
- Chana Kachori
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