The city witnessed a grand celebration as Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, tied the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant, at the opulent Jio World Plaza. The star-studded event saw an array of high-profile guests, including spiritual guru Baba Ramdev, who was filmed dancing with the groom, adding a unique touch to the festivities.
In a video that has quickly gained traction online, Baba Ramdev, clad in his signature orange robe, can be seen joyfully dancing with Anant Ambani. The spiritual leader and businessman, known for his work with Patanjali, appeared to be in high spirits as he joined the younger Ambani on the dance floor, surrounded by enthusiastic baraatis.
The wedding ceremony was a convergence of the elite, with notable personalities from various fields gracing the occasion. Among the attendees were reality TV star Kim Kardashian, Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong, politician Akhilesh Yadav, cricketer Hardik Pandya, and businessman Gautam Adani. Bollywood’s finest, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and Deepika Padukone, also added to the glittering guest list.
The Ambani family, known for their extravagant celebrations, left no stone unturned in making the event memorable. They flew in some of the world’s finest chefs to curate a gourmet experience and enlisted top decorators to transform the venue into a visual spectacle.
Social media has been abuzz with images and videos from the festivities. Highlights include spirited dance performances by Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra, as well as Shikhar Pahariya. The celebrations lasted several hours, with guests and online viewers alike enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Radhika Merchant, the stunning bride, wore an exquisite Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla creation in muted pastels with gold and red accents for the pheras. For the video, she dazzled in a red Manish Malhotra lehenga, embodying grace and elegance.
The festivities continue with the ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ scheduled for today, July 13, followed by the ‘Mangal Utsav’ or wedding reception on July 14. The Ambani and Merchant families are set to host these events, ensuring the celebrations extend through the week.
