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India’s richest man is bringing Rihanna, biz tycoons, A-list celebrities to 1,200-person pre-wedding bash for his son
By Associated Press

Published March 1, 2024, 11:53 a.m. ET

It might be the biggest party this small west Indian city has ever seen.

As billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani prepares for the wedding of his son this summer, he’s expecting billionaires from around the world, heads of state, and Hollywood and Bollywood royalty to attend a three-day bash in the family’s hometown, starting Friday.

The nearly 1,200-person guest list includes Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Sunder Pichai, and Ivanka Trump; Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Kumar Mangalam Birla; legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar; and Bollywood celebrities such as Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee.

Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, Indian billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani with his wife and Founder Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani.

As billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani prepares for the wedding of his son, he’s expecting billionaires from around the world, heads of state, and Hollywood and Bollywood royalty to attend.
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Anil Ambani, brother of Mukesh Ambani, (second left), poses fo with his family as he arrives to attend a pre-wedding bash of his nephew.

Anil Ambani, brother of Mukesh Ambani, (second left), poses with his family as he arrives to attend a pre-wedding bash of his nephew.
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They’ll be entertained by pop superstar Rihanna, magician David Blaine, and famous Bollywood singers.

It’s the family’s hometown, and the home of the main oil refinery of their business empire, Reliance Industries.

There will also be traditional ceremonies in a temple complex.

Famous sport players like former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan, left, and his wife Sagarika Ghatge were in attendance for the wedding celebrations.

Famous sports players like former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan, left, and his wife Sagarika Ghatge were in attendance for the wedding celebrations.

On Wednesday, the Ambani family organized a community food service for 51,000 people living in nearby villages.

Anant Ambani, 28, is set to marry long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant in July. Merchant is the daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO of Encore Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., and entrepreneur Shaila Merchant.

The three-day pre-wedding bash provides a glimpse of the opulence expected at the wedding itself.

Singer and actor Manasi Scott arrives to attend pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani.

Singer and actor Manasi Scott arrives to attend the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani.

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Guests will don jungle-themed outfits to visit an animal rescue center run by Anant Ambani.

Known as “Vantara,” meaning “Star Of The Forest,” the 3,000-acre (1,200-hectare) center houses abused, injured, and endangered animals, especially elephants.

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The invitation says guests will start each day with a new dress code, with mood boards and an army of hair stylists, makeup artists, and Indian wear designers at their hotel to help them prepare.

Murray Auchincloss, left, CEO of BP and Bob Dudley, former CEO of BP, pose for a photograph as they arrive to attend the pre-wedding bash.

Murray Auchincloss, left, CEO of BP, and Bob Dudley, former CEO of BP, pose for a photograph as they arrive to attend the pre-wedding bash.
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A-list celebrities like Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan (C) with his wife and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan (2L) attending the wedding celebrations.

A-list celebrities like Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan (C) with his wife and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan (2L) attending the wedding celebrations.
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Forbes lists Mukesh Ambani as the richest person in Asia.

His Reliance Industries is a massive conglomerate, with $100 billion in annual revenue and interests ranging from oil and gas to telecoms and retail.

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