Billionaire Bonanza: Anant Ambani Weds in Mumbai's Most Extravagant Affair

In a ceremony that marked the culmination of months of celebrations, Anant Ambani, son of India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, wed Radhika Merchant on Friday.

Billionaire Bonanza: Anant Ambani Weds in Mumbai's Most Extravagant Affair
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant married in Mumbai on Friday with an extravagant celebration that spared no expense and drew A-list guests from around the world.

Mumbai – In a ceremony that marked the culmination of months of celebrations, Anant Ambani, son of India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, wed Radhika Merchant on Friday. The extravagant wedding, held in Mumbai, was a star-studded affair that brought together celebrities from across the globe.

Kim and Khloé Kardashian are seen arriving at the Ambani wedding on Friday. MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images

Kim and Khloé Kardashian are seen arriving at the Ambani wedding on Friday. MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images

The wedding guest list boasted a who's who of international and Indian personalities. From Hollywood royalty like Kim Kardashian and Priyanka Chopra to business tycoons and political figures, the event buzzed with A-listers. Renowned Indian celebrities, cricket stars, and politicians were also present to witness the union.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair arrived on the red carpet in classic Indian attire. Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was glittering in jewels for the nuptials. Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was glittering in jewels for the nuptials. Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

Anant, the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, is the director of Reliance Industries, one of India's largest conglomerates. The wedding, estimated to cost over $100 million, was a multi-day extravaganza. The traditional Hindu ceremony on Friday marked the official union, with grand receptions planned for the following days.

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra pose on the red carpet at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai, India. Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

This lavish wedding has garnered significant media attention in India and abroad. It serves as a glimpse into the extravagant lifestyles of the country's elite and caps off a period of extended celebrations for the Ambani family.

From left to right, Anant Ambani alongside his father Mukesh Ambani and mother Nita, whose dress took artisans 40 days to handcraft. Sujit Jaiswal/AFP/Getty Images

From left to right, Anant Ambani alongside his father Mukesh Ambani and mother Nita, whose dress took artisans 40 days to handcraft. Sujit Jaiswal/AFP/Getty Images
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