Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, and Radhika Merchant are set to tie the knot in a highly anticipated wedding ceremony. The wedding celebrations span three days, from July 12 to July 15, ending with the grand wedding at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex. This event has become a focal point of global attention. Major global news publications have extensively covered this grand event, offering diverse perspectives on its opulent wedding celebration.
The Ambani-Merchant wedding has garnered significant attention for its splendour and the prestigious venue chosen for the celebrations, marking it as a momentous occasion in India's social calendar.
The extravagant wedding celebrations span 134 days, starting from Jamnagar before ending at Genoa. The global Coverage for the event began with the pre-wedding celebrations in March. Popular faces such as Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump have raced the event with their presence, adding glamour to the festivities.
The BBC's coverage delved into the stark contrast between the Ambani’s opulent displays of wealth and pervasive poverty in the country. Highlighting a wedding extravaganza spanning 134 days, the report spotlighted every detail—from lavish venues and culinary indulgences to resplendent jewelry and couture. BBC also reviewed the Ambani family's vast wealth on a global scale. Moreover, the coverage emphasized how such events serve as platforms for India's couture, showcasing craftsmanship and artistic prowess to a worldwide audience.
In a recent article by Reuters, the upcoming wedding celebration has been deemed as a major public event, leading to traffic disruptions in a key area of Mumbai over its four-day duration. Reuters reported how the venue and its surroundings have been lavishly adorned with flowers, garlands, and elaborate decorations. Reuters also released a list of high-end international and national celebrities, businessmen and industrialists who are expected to grace the occasion.
Meanwhile, The New York Times extensively covered the extravagant festivities, introducing the bride, groom, and the Ambani family to its readers. The coverage detailed the couple's romantic journey, the grandiosity of the pre-wedding ceremonies, sangeet, also highlighting the lavish venues, the sumptuous culinary offerings, and the dazzling display of jewelry and costume at the event. Describing the pre-wedding celebrations, the NY Times said “It was almost like the time of maharajahs 100 years down the line.”
The Vogue coverage of the wedding delved deep into every intricate detail: from Radhika's stunning blush pink custom Versace gown adorned with jewelry by Parthiv Mehta of Kantilal Chhotalal, to Anant's custom Dolce & Gabbana attire. Beyond the fashion highlights, Vogue offered a comprehensive journey through Anant Ambani's and Radhika Merchant’s love story, capturing their pre-wedding festivities, the opulent venues, exquisite cuisine, and the star-studded guest list that included international singers, businessmen and industrialists.
The event, set for July 15 at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre, has captured global attention with its 134-day-long celebration, epitomizing India's penchant for grand weddings. The extensive social media coverage has ensured that this Ambani wedding stands out among the country's most lavish celebrations, marking it as a spectacle of unparalleled magnificence and splendor.
