In a spectacle that epitomized opulence, Anant Ambani’s wedding to Radhika Merchant, hosted by Asia’s wealthiest family, the Ambanis, reportedly cost an astonishing Rs 5000 crore. The event brought together an unprecedented gathering of celebrities from various spheres, creating a buzz that transcended typical headlines. With the Ambani family’s net worth estimated at Rs 12,370 crore, the wedding showcased a guest list that included global figures rarely seen together.
Among the attendees were the Kardashian sisters, yoga guru Baba Ramdev, WWE legend and Hollywood actor John Cena, and former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson. Adding to the star-studded affair were luminaries from Bollywood, icons of Indian cricket, renowned musicians, tech moguls, and political leaders from both the INDIA and NDA blocs. Even the Adani family, Asia’s second richest business rivals, graced the occasion, highlighting the event’s significance and reach.
Anupam Mittal, CEO of ShaadiDotCom and known as a sharp entrepreneur, took to Twitter to suggest an innovative idea for broadcasting the event. Mittal humorously remarked that since the groom and Jio Cinema both belong to the Ambani family, why not live-stream ‘The Shaadi’? He quipped that such a move could potentially rival the viewership ratings of major sporting events like the IPL.
Responding to a query about his role had ShaadiDotCom been involved, Anupam Mittal joked,
“I would have led the baraat… Not Shah Rukh!”
Dulha bhi khud ka, @JioCinema bhi khud ka. Should have broadcast ‘The Shaadi’, would have rivalled IPL ratings😅
— Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) July 13, 2024
https://t.co/qve2gy3e8E se hui hai na yeh shadi? Sach btana
— Abhay 🍕 (@KaunHaiAbhay) July 14, 2024
baraat ke sabse aagey mai hota @iamsrk nahin 😎
— Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) July 14, 2024
Mesmerizing exposition of classical music jugalbandi by maestros Niladri Kumar on sitar, Rahul Sharma on Santoor, Naveen Kumar on Flute, Satyajit Talwalkar on Tabla and Sridhar Parthasarathy on Mridangam enthralled the distinguished gathering at the Anant-Radhika Shubh Ashirwad… pic.twitter.com/NnF5fijvxu
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) July 14, 2024
Baraat of the year #ARWeddingCelebrations pic.twitter.com/EnDuu3j2xS
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) July 13, 2024
Adding to the excitement, reports indicate that Jio Cinema might extend its streaming prowess by offering free coverage of the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, further cementing its place in entertainment and sports broadcasting.
𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐭 🏃♂️💨
Get ready to witness the fastest athletes take center stage at #Paris2024, starting July 26 on #Sports18 1, 1 HD, and #JioCinema! 🙌#OlympicsOnSports18 #OlympicsOnJioCinema #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/qNe3bLeDx0
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) July 14, 2024
The extravagant wedding has not only captured headlines but also sparked discussions about wealth display and societal spectacle. It remains to be seen whether Anant and Radhika’s union will set new standards in lavish celebrations or prompt reflections on the role of such grand events in contemporary society.