The glitz and glamour of the entertainment world have descended upon Mumbai as Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her husband, singer Nick Jonas, arrived in the city on Thursday evening for the highly anticipated wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The couple, who reside in Los Angeles, were seen at the Mumbai airport, beaming as they posed for photographers. Their arrival marks the beginning of what promises to be a grand celebration garnering international attention. The wedding is set to take place on July 12, with an illustrious guest list that includes prominent businessmen, politicians, and actors from around the globe.
Priyanka Chopra, who has maintained close ties with the Ambani family, has previously participated in their extravagant events, including their Holi celebrations and the grand opening of the Jio World Convention Centre last year. She is expected to take part in the grand wedding festivities that commence on July 12 and will continue until July 15, indicating her significant presence at this monumental event.
Renowned for their ability to draw in a star-studded crowd, the Ambanis are sparing no effort for this wedding. Reality television icons Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian are among the VIP guests scheduled to attend. The list doesn’t stop there; the wedding will also bring together high-profile international figures such as former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Additionally, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to make an appearance, further highlighting the event’s importance.
The sheer calibre of guests attending the wedding comes as no surprise considering the Ambani family’s history of hosting grandiose events. Isha Ambani Piramal’s wedding previously featured a performance by Beyoncé, and the recent pre-wedding festivities for Anant and Radhika were graced by international stars such as Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber. Thus, the Kardashians and other world leaders feel right at home in the glittering milieu curated by the Ambanis.
In preparation for the grand wedding, a special puja was organised on Wednesday.
. This religious ceremony attracted numerous celebrities and politicians, adding an additional layer of spirituality and sanctity to the event. Attendees included Uddhav Thackeray, his son Aditya Thackeray, acclaimed film director Atlee, Bollywood celebrities Sanjay Dutt, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Ananya Panday among others.
The wedding celebrations stick to meticulously planned traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies are set to start on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious ‘Shubh Vivah’ or wedding function. Sources reveal that guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by donning traditional Indian attire, respecting the customs and culture at the heart of this lavish affair.
Following the wedding ceremony, the celebrations will continue into Saturday, July 13, under the ceremonial name ‘Shubh Aashirwad’, which symbolises a blessing session for the couple. The grand finale of the series, ‘Mangal Utsav’, a wedding reception, will be held on Sunday, July 14. These meticulous plans reflect the Ambani family’s penchant for grandeur and their capability in executing large-scale events with seamless precision.
The event has not just caught the eye of Bollywood and India’s political elite but has also become a focal point for international media, reflecting the global reach and influence of the Ambani family. Both Indian and international guests have prepared to immerse themselves fully in the multi-day celebration that promises to be filled with traditional customs, star performances, and endless festivities.
As the city of Mumbai lights up for this grand occasion, expectations are sky-high. Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ presence alongside other high-profile celebrities ensures that the world will be watching as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant exchange their vows. The wedding, hailed as one of the most significant social events of the year, is more than a marriage; it encapsulates the confluence of tradition, modernity, and global influences that define contemporary India.
