Wedding bells are ringing for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant as they prepare to embark on the journey of marriage.
The youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani, is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of Encore Healthcare chief Viren Merchant.
The pre-wedding festivities are slated to take place in Jamnagar, Gujarat, from March 1 to March 3, followed by the grand wedding ceremony scheduled for July 12 in Mumbai.
The upcoming celebrations are anticipated to be a blend of tradition and grandeur, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of India.
A distinguished guest list is expected to grace the pre-wedding events, including prominent figures from the international arena. Among those rumored to attend are renowned personalities such as Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta. Others expected to join the festivities include Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, Ivanka Trump, Ted Pick, CEO of Morgan Stanley, Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, and Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Adnoc, along with Lynn Forester de Rothschild, chair of EL Rothschild.
Others include Bank of America chairman Brian Thomas Moynihan, Blackstone chairman Stephen Schwarzman, Ivanka Trump, Qatar Premier Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, tech investor Yuri Milner, and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Lupa Systems CEO James Murdoch, Hillhouse Capital founder Zhang Lei, BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss, Exor CEO John Elkann, former Cisco chairman John Chambers, Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt, Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio, and Ajit Jain, vice chairman of insurance operations, Berkshire Hathaway.
In addition to the high-profile attendees, guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of Indian culture, with the pre-wedding festivities offering a glimpse into traditional customs.
As a gesture of hospitality, attendees will receive traditional scarves meticulously crafted by women artisans from Kachchh and Lalpur in Gujarat. A recent Instagram post by Reliance Foundation showcased the efforts of these skilled artisans, with Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, expressing her admiration for their craftsmanship.
The caption accompanying the post highlighted the significance of preserving Indian heritage through initiatives like Swadesh, which empower local communities and uphold age-old traditions. Anant and Radhika’s journey towards marriage commenced with their engagement ceremony held in January 2023 at Antilia, the Ambani family residence in Mumbai.
The forthcoming union of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant promises to be a celebration of love, heritage, and the coming together of families, with esteemed guests from around the world adding to the joyous occasion.
