Produced by: Tarun Mishra
The pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant kicked off with 'Anna Seva' in Gujarat.
Over 51,000 villagers in Jogwad village near Reliance Township in Jamnagar took part in the 'Anna Seva', where traditional Gujarati cuisine is served.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani, and family members, including Radhika, actively participated in serving food to the villagers.
Radhika's maternal grandmother and parents, Viren and Shaila Merchant, also joined in the 'Anna Seva' event.
Following the meal, attendees were treated to a folk music performance by singer Kirtidan Gadhvi, adding a cultural dimension to the festivities.
Anant and Radhika are set to host around 1,000 guests for a three-day celebration at the Reliance Greens Complex in Jamnagar.
Anant Ambani during an interview with India Today revealed that the decision to hold the pre-wedding events in Jamnagar was influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Wed in India' initiative.
Jamnagar holds sentimental value for Anant, being his grandmother's birthplace and the starting ground of his family's business legacy under his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani and father Mukesh Ambani.