Global sensation Rihanna performed at the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The star added a touch of star-studded glamour to the festivities. Known for her electrifying performances, Rihanna’s appearance at the pre-wedding event is a highlight of the grand affair.
High Fee for a Rare Performance
Securing Rihanna for a private performance is no small feat, given her preference for large-scale public concerts. Reports suggest that the pop icon has charged a fee of $8-9 million (approximately Rs 66-74 crore) for her appearance at the Ambani wedding.
Speculations and Preparations for the Show
Arriving in Jamnagar with her entourage and conspicuous container-sized luggage, Rihanna has already sparked excitement among fans and media alike. The reports suggest that her performance list will include her greatest hits. She will sing and dance on all her chart-toppers like ‘Diamonds’ and ‘We Found Love In A Hopeless Place’. The majority of the expenditure for her performance is reportedly allocated to logistics. This also includes transportation of stage equipment, outfit changes, and accompanying musicians.
Celebrity Attendance and Pre-Wedding Festivities
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The Ambani-Merchant wedding extravaganza has drawn a lot of celebrities. The includes stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt gracing the occasion. Notably, Rihanna follows in the footsteps of Beyonce, who performed at Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s sangeet in 2018. The Ambani family is known for hosting grand entertainment spectacles.
Anant and Radhika’s Love Story
Amidst the glitz and glamour, the wedding holds special significance for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, childhood friends who are now embarking on a journey of marital bliss. Reflecting on their choice of venue for the pre-wedding celebrations, Anant shared sentiments of pride and nostalgia, highlighting the significance of celebrating their union in India, particularly at his familial roots.
As anticipation mounts for the grand affair, the Anant-Radhika wedding promises to be a dazzling spectacle, blending tradition with modern extravagance against the backdrop of familial heritage and enduring love.
