Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
Tomorrow, the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will commence in Jamnagar, with the Ambani family hosting a star-studded gathering for three days of festivities.
Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, is set to marry Radhika Merchant, daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant and Shaila Merchant.
The couple, known to each other for several years, had their roka ceremony in 2022, with their families' expressing blessings and good wishes for their future together.
Radhika Merchant's presence was noted at various Ambani family events, including the weddings of Akash and Isha Ambani, where she actively participated in family rituals.
Their journey included cultural ceremonies like the Arangetram ceremony in June 2022, showcasing Radhika's Bharatanatyam skills, attended by Bollywood stars like Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.
Following their roka, the couple had a formal engagement in January 2023, accompanied by traditional Gujarati ceremonies like Gol Dhana and mehendi.
Anant and Radhika's relationship has been marked by visits to temples across India, including Guruvayur temple in Kerala and the grand opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Their recent pre-wedding festivities began with the 'Lagan Lakhvanu' ceremony in Jamnagar.
Notable personalities expected to attend include Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Sundar Pichai, Shah Rukh Khan, and Amitabh Bachchan, among others, leading up to the couple's wedding in July.