All roads lead to Gujarat’s Jamnagar for the Ambani family and their friends as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are set to ring in their pre-wedding festivities in the city in the presence of the who’s who from the world of business, technology and entertainment from March 1-3.
Anant, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika, the daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant, got engaged in Mumbai on January 19, 2023. The couple’s Roka ceremony was performed at Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan’s Nathdwara on December 29, 2022.
Music, dance, carnival fun, visual artistry, and a special surprise performance — the three-day pre-wedding festivities promise to include all the endearing aspects of a joyous Indian family.
Among those expected at the event are Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Disney CEO Bob Iger, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Adnoc CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, and EL Rothschild chair Lynn Forester de Rothschild.
Famous international artists, including Rihanna and magician David Blaine, are set to perform at the pre-wedding festivities. Top Indian musicians who’ll perform include Arijit Singh, Ajay-Atul and Diljit Dosanjh.
The Ambanis are not just one of the most influential families in India, but are also known for their grand celebrations to mark significant occasions. From Akash Ambani’s wedding with Shloka to Anant’s engagement with Radhika Merchant, each occasion has been a spectacular celebration.
Here’s looking back at the most significant events in the family in the recent past:
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Roka: December 2022
The family arranged a ‘roka’ ceremony for the couple in Rajasthan at the Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara. The couple spent a day seeking blessings for their upcoming marriage and then took part in the temple’s customary Raj bhog-shringaar rites. They, along with their families, travelled back to Mumbai and hosted a lavish party to celebrate the same. The party was no less than a star-studded affair as several Bollywood celebrities, right from Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan to Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor made a noteworthy presence.
Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal Welcoming Twins: December 2022
Isha Ambani, the eldest daughter of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, welcomed twins with husband Anand Piramal. Almost a month after their birth, Isha travelled back to Mumbai where the Ambanis set up a lavish nursery at their home, Antilia. The family welcomed the twins Aadiya and Krishna in a grand way. They prepped the nursery with high-end facilities, which included rotating beds and automated rooftops, designed by Perkins and Will.
Radhika Merchant’s Arangetram ceremony in Mumbai: June 2022
Prior to Radhika Merchant’s engagement, the family had organised a star-studded Arangetram for their to-be daughter-in-law. Radhika has trained in Bharatnatyam for over eight years under her guru Ms Bhavana Thakar and it was her first solo stage performance. Right from actors like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, to cricketer Zaheer Khan and politician Aaditya Thackeray, many influential and renowned Indian celebs were present for the show held at the Grand Theater in the Jio World Centre at BKC.
Jai Anmol Ambani and Khrisha Shah’s Wedding: February 2022
Back in February 2022, Anil Ambani’s son and Mukesh Ambani’s nephew Jai Anmol tied the sacred knot with Khrisha Shah, daughter of late Nikunj Shah and Neelam Shah. The wedding ceremony, though intimate, was organised with much pomp and splendour. Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, along with wife Jaya Bachchan and their children Shweta and Abhishek were there to celebrate the special day. The groom’s mother Tina Ambani shared several happy moments from the intimate ceremony.
Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s Wedding: December 2018
One of the most talked-about big fat Indian weddings has been of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal. The Ambanis hosted a grand wedding party, where the biggest stars of Bollywood were in attendance. Several videos went viral featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai serving food to the guests. Abhishek Bachchan and Salman Khan also performed at the wedding. International singing sensation Beyoncé was a performer at the party.
Isha Ambani’s Engagement Ceremony in Italy: December 2018
Not just the wedding, Isha and Anand Piramal’s engagement party was also a memorable one. The celebration happened at Lake Como in Italy, where John Legend performed one of his most popular songs ‘All Of Me’. Indian singers Shaan and Pritam also performed on stage. The guest list included Jahnvi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, among several other bigwigs.
Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta welcoming a baby boy: December 2020
Back in December 2020, the twin brother of Isha and also the eldest son of Mukesh Ambani, Akash Ambani and his wife Shloka Mehta, were blessed with a baby boy, Prithvi. Mukesh Ambani was the happiest with his arrival and the family hosted a lavish birthday bash to celebrate the little Ambani turning one. Their close friends and family members were seen arriving for the same. While private chefs were flown down for the event, Bollywood singer Arijit Singh also gave a live performance.
Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s grand wedding: March 2019
In March 2019, Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta decided to take their relationship to the next level and get married. They were high-school sweethearts, and after their Class 12 board exams, Akash proposed to Shloka to which she said yes. Reportedly, the groom hosted a bachelor party in Switzerland which was attended by Ranbir Kapoor and Karan Johar.
