Kickstarting Big Fat Indian Wedding: Mukesh Ambani Gears Up Celebrations for Son
Charter jets for tycoons and celebrities, a performance by Rihanna and directions to don “jungle fever” outfits when visiting an animal rescue center — Mukesh Ambani is kickstarting big fat Indian wedding celebrations for his son.
Opulence and Extravagance
The head of Indian conglomerate Reliance and Asia’s richest man with a net worth of $114 billion according to Forbes, Ambani is known for never doing a party by halves. The occasion of the moment that has India transfixed is a three-day pre-wedding jamboree for his youngest son, Anant Ambani, and his long-time girlfriend, Radhika Merchant.
The Remarkable Festivities
Taking place in a township in Jamnagar, near Reliance’s main oil refinery in Gujarat, the extravagant celebrations will entertain 1,200 distinguished guests. The pre-wedding festivities began with a communal dinner for local villagers, where a staggering 51,000 people were served.
Star-Studded Guest List
Renowned personalities from all walks of life are expected to grace the celebrations. Indulging in the festivities will be luminaries like Bill Gates, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Kumar Mangalam Birla, along with many cricketers and Bollywood film stars including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
Affluent Gatherings and Merger
Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, is also likely to attend, following the recent announcement of a staggering $8.5 billion merger of Disney’s India media assets with Reliance’s. Anant Ambani, being a director at Reliance’s new energy business, and Radhika Merchant, a director at India’s Encore Healthcare, signify the duo’s promising abilities and potential to carry forward Mukesh Ambani’s incomparable empire. Ambani’s daughter, Isha Ambani’s wedding in 2018, was equally grand, gathering international figures such as Hillary Clinton and John Kerry.
Celebratory Amenities and Attire
Guests at Anant Ambani’s celebrations are in for a royal treat. They will savor a remarkable array of 500 dishes meticulously crafted by nearly 100 chefs. Furthermore, indulging in services such as hair styling, makeup artists, and traditional Indian wear drapists, guests will be pampered, but on a “first come, first serve basis.”
Exploring the Compassionate Side
Guests will have the opportunity to visit a unique animal rescue center, boasting more than 2,000 animals and housing one of the world’s largest elephant hospitals. Following the theme of “jungle fever,” guests are advised to wear animal print clothing or Hawaiian shirts to embrace the spirit of the rescue center.
Travel and Logistic Details
Return charter jet flights from New Delhi and Mumbai are being offered to guests. However, there are stipulations for luggage restrictions with guests advised to carry no more than two luggage items or three suitcases per couple. Laundry services are also available, with a three-hour return window for steam press requests.
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