Nita Ambani has shared a video of the grand venue of Radhika and Anant's wedding today. (Photo: Varinder Chawla) Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are all set to tie the knot at Jio World Centre, Mumbai, today. The Ambani wedding festivities will start around 3 pm in a rain-hit Mumbai. Celebs like Kim and Khloe Kardashian have arrived for the wedding; Adele, Lana Del Rey, Drake, and David Beckham along with his wife Victor Beckham are also expected along with former heads of state from across the world. Former UK prime ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, artist Jeff Koons, futurist Peter Diamandis, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former Canadian PM Stephen Harper and self-help coach Jay Shetty will also be in attendance.
The couple kick-started their grand wedding celebrations in Jamnagar in March where they hosted around 1200 guests for three days. Pop icon Rihanna had performed at the event followed by celebs like Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh. Later, in June, the Ambanis hosted a grand second pre-wedding bash onboard a luxury cruise in Europe. This time, the guest list was of around 800 people with several Bollywood celebrities in attendance. During the four-day event, celebs like Katy Perry and Backstreet Boys performed at the event.
Recently, Anant and Radhika also had a star-studded Haldi and Mehendi ceremony, photos and videos of which are all over the internet.
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As per sources, the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant is delayed and will begin at 5 pm. It was earlier supposed to start at 3 pm.
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John Cena has reached India to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding. The wedding procession will begin around 5 pm.
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Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter Rema of Calm Down fame is in Mumbai for the wedding.
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding Live: Wedding festivities begin at 3, varmala at 8 pm
After Nita Ambani gave a peek inside the larger-than-life wedding prep for Anant-Radhika wedding, here's the wedding schedule. Radhika and Anant will tie the knot as per Hindu Vedic traditions, and the wedding will pay tribute to Kashi. Anant and Radhika's 'Shubh Vivah' will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Guests will start arriving at 3 pm and the baraat (wedding procession) assembly and the Safa tying ceremony will take place at 3 pm. Expect the who's who from across the world to dance in the baraat, with vfarmala ceremony at 8 pm and the pheras to be held at 9.30 pm.
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding Live: Nita Ambani gives a peek inside wedding venue
Nita Ambani revealed that as part of Anant Ambani and Radhika Ambai wedding, the Ambani family will be paying homage to the holy city of Kashi or Varanasi. In a video as she revealed how Kashi will be reflected in the decor, food and the sensibility of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant celebration. The video gives an inside look at the wedding venue and the food as life-size statues of Indian gods and godesses are seen as well as the Indian architecture. The caption reads, "Resting in the sacred embrace of Ganga, Varanasi is the cradle of Indian civilization. Leading up to the nuptials, Mrs. Nita Ambani paid a visit to the ancient seat of culture to seek the blessings of Kashi Vishwanath for the new couple. Her deep reverence for the ‘Eternal City’ is manifested in thoughtful thematic details of the wedding, where its beauty, positivity, light, and purity will be reimagined in spectacular ways." Here's the inside look at Anant and Radhika wedding:
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding live updates: What New York Times wrote about Ambani wedding
New York Times joined the world media in the breathless coverage of the Ambani wedding. "Even in a country known for grandiose weddings, Anant Ambani, the son of India’s richest man, and Radhika Merchant’s three-day pre-wedding celebration earlier this year in India stood out," the publication wrote.
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Designer Manish Malhotra has worked closely with the Ambani family to custom-created the trousseau for the bride, Radhika Merchant. He told Vanity Fair that he created an entire “collection” for Radhika. “Each ensemble is crafted to reflect her distinct personality, blending traditional elements with contemporary aesthetics. Every detail is curated to celebrate her grace and elegance,” he said.
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding live updates: Isha Ambani says she looks at Radhika Merchant with 'mothering eye'
Ahead of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani wedding, Isha Ambani spoke about bride-to-be to Vogue. “Anant has always been like the baby figure in my life, someone whom I’ve doted on, so I look at Radhika with a mothering eye. My mum, Shloka and Radhika are my closest confidantes and my first line of friends,” she said. Isha's elder brother Akash Ambani is married to Shloka Ambani.
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The flights have not stopped landing at Mumbai's Kalina airport ahead of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding. Among those who have reached Mumbai is Samsung Electronics CEO Jay Y Lee.
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Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson reached India to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding. He was photographed as he landed at Mumbai's Kalina airport.
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Ahead of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding today, Mukesh and Nita Ambani organised a puja at Antillia that was attended by the entire family.
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding live updates: Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian arrive with personal TV production crew
Reality show star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, who is one of the most recognisable celebrities in the world, has arrived in India for the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, which is scheduled to take place on Friday. This is Kim’s first trip to India. Kim is accompanied by her sister Khloe, who is also a reality show star and entrepreneur. MORE
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding live updates: Shah Rukh Khan is back in India for Ambani wedding
Shah Rukh Khan, who was spending time with his daughter Suhana Khan in New York City, is back in Mumbai ahead of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding. SRK has previously attended the Jamnagar and Portofino pre-wedding festivities organised by Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani.
Where are Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant getting married?
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are getting married at Jio World Centre. At 18.5 acres, Mumbai’s Jio World Centre is about 12 times as large as a FIFA football field and 10.3 times the size of the Empire State Building in New York. It spans 1,108,812 square feet and features five modular halls, 25 meeting rooms, and a ballroom.
When is Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's 'Shubh Vivah?
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will get married as per Hindu customs. Their wedding or ‘Shubh Vivah’ will take place on July 12. On July 13, guests will attend Shubh Aashirwad and the wedding reception or ‘Mangal Utsav’ is scheduled for July 14. The Mumbai Police has issued a traffic advisory that will be effective during the three-day wedding events. Traffic around Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will be diverted. The police said on X, “Due to a public event at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex on July 5th and from July 12th to 15th, 2024, the following traffic arrangements will be in place for the smooth flow of traffic.”
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding live: Kim and Khloe Kardashian to attend wedding
Kim Kardashian and sister Khloe Kardashian have arrived in Mumbai to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding on July 12.
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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will get married as per Hindu customs on July 12. The wedding will be followed by Shubh Aashirwad on July 13 and the wedding reception or ‘Mangal Utsav’ on July 14.
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding live: Antilia all decked up for Ambani wedding, see photos
The narrow lanes of Tardeo leading to the Ambani residence, Antilia, have been decked up in decorative lights ahead of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding on Friday.
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Soon-to-be-groom Anant Ambani steps out of his Mumbai residence, Antilia, the evening before the big day tomorrow.
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Ahead of his wedding with Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani has initiated a grand 40-day Bhandara in Mumbai.
This charitable event, occurring in the lead-up to his wedding, feeds an astounding 9,000 people daily. According to a video that is going viral online, the last day of the bhandara is July 15. READ MORE.
Offices in BKC, Mumbai to remain shut on Friday
According to reports, several offices in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) have asked their employees to work from home from July 12 to July 15 due to traffic diversions and restrictions in place for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's grand wedding festivities. Anant and Radhika are set to tie the knot on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
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An inside video of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Grah Shantak Puja has appeared on social media. In the video, we see the soon-to-be-married couple sharing delightful moments with their family.
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Anant Ambani's sister Isha Ambani's look for Shiv Shakti puja, which happened on Wednesday, has been released on social media. Isha chose a custom Delhi Vintage Co outfit for the family function ahead of Anant and Radhika's wedding on Friday.
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The bride-to-be, Radhika Merchant, visits Anant Ambani's residence, Antilia, before the wedding. Radhika was seen donning a simple attire and a no make-up look.
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Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding live: The Ambani wedding schedule
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding is just a few hours from now. And, we have got our hands on the wedding schedule.
Anant will have his baraat at 3 pm, and guests will get celebratory ‘safa’ and turbans tied around their head for the celebrations around the same time.
The varmala rituals will take place around 8 pm.
The wedding rituals and pheras will take place from 9:30 pm onwards.
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A day ahead of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's grand wedding, global star Priyanka Chopra along with her singer husband Nick Jonas have arrived in Mumbai. The couple was conspicuous by their absence at the pre-wedding festivities.
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A Daily Mail report suggests the Ambanis have spent over $320 million (around Rs 2500 crore) on Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding. This includes the pre-wedding celebration costs, cruise liner, private jets and security, among other things.
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Ram Charan and wife Upasana Kamineni arrived in Mumbai on Thursday morning. The couple will attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding on Friday. The RRR star had attended the pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
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