Global luminaries converged on India for the nuptials of billionaire Mukesh Ambani‘s son, culminating months of lavish celebrations that showcased the tycoon’s immense fortune and influence.
The guest list for Anant Ambani’s wedding, the youngest son of the magnate, boasted an array of international figures. These included former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, tech moguls Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The patriarch is the world’s 9th richest man with a net worth of 104 billion euros. He is also the richest person in Asia, according to Forbes’ latest figures.
The second and the seventh slots in the Forbes list of 10 richest Asians were also held by Indians as on 24 June, 2024.
Big fat wedding
The celebrations which kicked off in December gained pace with 1,200 guests invited to a gala party where Barbadian singer Rihanna performed.
It followed a four-day Mediterranean luxury cruise with 800 guests in May and then a gig by singer Kate Perry at a ball in Cannes followed by an orchestra in the Italian Riviera.
A sea of celebrities attended Saturday’s wedding of Anant to pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant, both 29.
Guests received color-coded wristbands and entry required pre-sent QR codes on mobile phones. Medical teams stood by.
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