Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani is gearing up for a magnum-opus personal event- the pre-wedding festivities of his youngest child, Anant Ambani. Ambani, worth $113 billion and at the helm of Reliance Industries, owns the world’s largest oil refining complex located in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, an Indian state. The pre-wedding festivities will commence on March 1st in Jamnagar, ahead of the wedding ceremony in July. The youngest Ambani scion will tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO and Vice Chairman of Encore Healthcare, a renowned pharmaceutical firm on July 12th 2024.
As goes with Ambani family weddings and celebrations, the affair will be grand, flamboyant, and extravagant times 100, for lack of a better word. While the razzmatazz of those functions is yet to unfold, what is already head-spinning is the illustrious guest list.Not everyone possesses the ability to gather a diverse array of individuals under one roof, including notable figures such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Morgan Stanley’s Ted Pick, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Thomas Moynihan. The event also boasts other distinguished invitees such as EL Rothschild chair Lynn Forester de Rothschild, Blackstone chairman Stephen Schwarzman, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Hillhouse Capital founder Zhang Lei, and numerous others.
The icons of the business world are joined by superstar performers Rihanna and magician David Blaine to make the night truly unforgettable. With such high-net-worth individuals gracing the festivities, the Ambanis, known for their unmatched hospitality, have transformed Jamnagar, which does not have five-star hotels, into a haven of luxury.
From ultra-luxury tents housing the best of facilities to full-fledged five-star-level retreats, they have left no stone unturned to make the dignitaries feel welcomed and comfortable. This also includes charter flights to ferry guests from India’s capital, Delhi, and Mumbai to Jamnagar and back for the three-day-long event.
Each day has its own unique theme and experiences attached, for which all the guests will be provided with personal laundry services, saree drapers, and other custom assistance, per the nine-page event guide. Business magnates, sports, and Bollywood A-listers, noted politicians will all participate in the three-day extravaganza that features themes like An Evening in Everland, ‘A Walk on the Wildside,’ and ‘Mela Rouge.’ While highly unlikely, it would be an absolute treat to witness the greatest people in the world indulge in frolic and festivities with the Indian touch. From sporting Indian heritage attire to making the most of the Ambani ambiance, this is already looking like a wedding to remember.
Who is Anant Ambani?
The youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani is a 28-year-old Brown University graduate who is spearheading Reliance Industries’ expansion of the energy and materials businesses. The animal-lover is passionate about animal welfare and is a dedicated businessman. He once stated, “to serve my Reliance family is the most important mission of my life.” Under his leadership, Reliance aims to become a Net Carbon Zero company by 2035. On a personal note, the Indian businessman keeps a low profile but has come under the spotlight for his incredible luxury watch collection and for zooming around in India’s most expensive SUV and Rolls Royce.
