Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are set to tie the knot this weekend in what promises to be a grand celebration at the Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. The wedding festivities will see a galaxy of stars and high-profile personalities from around the globe, reflecting the grandeur and opulence associated with the Ambani family.
According to the Economic Times, the guest list is a blend of international celebrities, political figures, and prominent business leaders. Reality show stars Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian will grace the event, adding a touch of Hollywood glamour. Joining them will be futurist Peter Diamandis, renowned artist Jeff Koons, and self-help coach Jay Shetty.
The political arena will be well-represented with former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former Swedish PM Carl Bildt, and former Canadian PM Stephen Harper in attendance. Additionally, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino are expected to be part of the celebrations.
The business world will also see a significant presence with HSBC Group Chairman Mark Tucker, Aramco CEO Amin Nasser, Morgan Stanley MD Michael Grimes, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Mubadala MD Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Lee, Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet, BP CEO Murray Auchincloss, Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay, and Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm. Other notable attendees include HP President Enrique Lores, ADIA Board Member Khalil Mohammed Sharif Foulathi, Kuwait Investment Authority MD Bader Mohammad Al-Saad, Nokia President Tommi Uitto, GlaxoSmithKline CEO Emma Walmsley, GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat, and Moelis & Co Vice Chairman Eric Cantor.
In addition to the international guests, several Indian union cabinet ministers, chief ministers, and leading businessmen will mark their presence, making the event a melting pot of influential personalities.
The wedding festivities are meticulously planned, adhering to traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah, or wedding function. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad, a function where the couple will receive blessings from family and friends. The grand finale, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, promising to be a night of joy and celebration.
This high-profile wedding, with its blend of tradition and modernity, is set to be one of the most talked-about events of the year, highlighting the confluence of cultures and the power of global connections. As the celebrations unfold, Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s union will not only be a personal milestone but also a significant social event bringing together luminaries from diverse fields.