Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant to tie the knot on July 12 in Mumbai, wedding invite goes viral

Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani

The pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant had the world looking at them. Even as they celebrate the second round of pre-festivities, their wedding invite has gone viral. The highly anticipated wedding will take place on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.

The wedding festivities are meticulously planned, adhering to the traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah or wedding function. Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in traditional Indian attire. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad, where attendees will receive divine blessings.The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14. For this grand occasion, guests have been asked to dress in 'Indian chic.'

Currently, the Ambanis and Merchants are hosting a four-day lavish pre-wedding festivities on a cruise. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities commenced on Wednesday on a luxury cruise ship in Palermo, Italy. The ship will have three pit stops - Rome, Cannes, and Portofino. The guests will be welcomed with an extravagant lunch followed by a party in the evening. The theme will be ‘Starry Night'. The next day, guests will be taken to Rome for a late-night party on the ship, followed by a black-tie event in Cannes on the weekend. The final leg of celebrations will be held at Portofino in Italy.

Earlier this year, the couple hosted a series of pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, which saw a star-studded guest list from around the globe.

Business leaders, heads of state, and Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities graced the occasion, making it an event to remember. Among the distinguished guests were Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump.Indian corporate giants like Gautam Adani, Nandan Nilekani, and Adar Poonawala were also in attendance, along with cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma. Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev added a touch of serenity to the celebrations.Bollywood's elite, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit, added glamour to the festivities.The highlight of the pre-wedding celebrations was an electrifying performance by pop sensation Rihanna, marking her debut performance in India.The theme 'A Walk on the Wildside' with 'jungle fever' was a creative touch that left guests in awe, followed by 'Mela Rouge,' a celebration of South Asian culture.The three-day extravaganza also featured the world-renowned illusionist David Blaine, who left guests spellbound with his incredible feats.Bollywood stars and family members joined in the sangeet performances, with a special appearance by actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, captivating the audience.As Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding day approaches, Mumbai is set to witness a grand celebration that combines tradition, opulence, and a touch of modernity.

(With inputs from ANI)