Jamnagar: All flights are leading to the coastal city of Jamnagar in Gujarat, as global CEOs, Heads of states, Bollywood and sports stars, singers, pop artist as well as industry leaders began arriving to be the part of the three-day pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant from March 1 to 3.
Anant is the younger son of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani and Radhika Merchant is the daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant.
Anant and Radhika are set to tie the knot on July 12.
The guest list of around 2,000 includes King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and wife Jetsun Pema of Bhutan who arrived on Thursday.
The other guests include Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Australian Prime Minster Kevin Rudd and former US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump.
The global CEOs include Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company CEO and MD Sultan Al Jaber, Besides cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is expected with his family.
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, Aditya Birla group’s kumar Mangalan Birla and the Godrej family are expected.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray, his wife Rashmi Thackeray and party leader Aaditya Thackeray arrived in Jamnagar last night. Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis 's wife, Amruta Fadnavis, is also among the guests.
Pop sensation Rihanna, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and American singer and songwriter J Brown arrived in Jamnagar for the three-day pre-wedding celebrations.
Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani have organized a series of events as pre-wedding celebrations at RIL township in Moti Khavdi village in Jamnagar between March 1 and 3.
March 1, 2024: The inaugural day is themed 'An Evening in Everland,' with guests expected to dress in sophisticated cocktail attire. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., promising an enchanting start to the festivities.
March 2, 2024: The second day will feature 'A Walk on the Wildside' at the Ambanis' animal rescue center in Jamnagar. The dress code is 'jungle fever,' encouraging adventurous attire, with comfortable footwear recommended. Later, 'Mela Rouge' will offer traditional desi activities, and guests are advised to bring their dancing shoes for the night's festivities.
March 3, 2024: The concluding day will offer two memorable activities for their guests: 'Tusker Trails' and 'Hashtakshar'. The first activity will unfold outdoors, providing guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the breathtaking scenery of Jamnagar. For the final event, guests are requested to attire themselves in 'heritage Indian attire', adding a touch of cultural elegance to the occasion. (Agencies)
