Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant receive warm welcome in Jamnagar; watch video
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, married Radhika Merchant on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The wedding was attended by numerous Bollywood stars and international celebrities, including Ranveer Singh who led the baaraat. Attendees were treated to performances by world-renowned singers. Following the several months-long celebrations, the newlyweds received reached Jamnagar, Gujarat recently, where their first pre-wedding event was hosted.
Rose petals were showered on the pair
Following the wedding ceremony in Mumbai, Ambani and Merchant hosted multiple receptions and post-wedding events. The couple then returned to Jamnagar where they were greeted by a large crowd. Viral videos captured their arrival as they waved to the crowd from atop a luxury car, showered with rose petals. Ambani was dressed in a pink kurta paired with white pants and a printed half-jacket, while Merchant donned a light pink kurta-pajama set.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended 'Shubh Aashirwad' ceremony
The day after their wedding, on July 13, Ambani and Merchant held their Shubh Aashirwad ceremony. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who blessed the newlyweds. The couple's wedding reception took place on July 14. The grandeur of Ambani and Merchant's wedding was such that it made headlines with several celebrities describing it as "magical."
Celebrity attendees shared experiences of the grand wedding
Among the attendees were Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and his family, The Bachchans, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal, Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas, John Cena, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian. Cena shared his experience on Instagram stating: "A surreal 24 hours. So grateful for the Ambani family for their unmatched warmth and hospitality. An experience filled with so many unforgettable moments which allowed me to connect with countless new friends."
