Anant Ambani Wedding Details: Check dates, dress-code, venue and guest-list

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest individual, and Radhika Merchant are set to tie the knot today in a lavish event that has garnered international attention. Scheduled from July 12 to 14 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex, the wedding follows a series of opulent pre-wedding festivities.

Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant and Their Backgrounds

29-year-old Anant Ambani, a Brown University graduate, holds a pivotal role in Reliance Industries, managing the energy sector of the conglomerate. He is also known for his animal welfare efforts, particularly through his sanctuary, Vantara.

Radhika Merchant, also 29, hails from a prominent Mumbai family and works in the healthcare industry, serving as a director at Encore Healthcare. She is a graduate of NYU and has a background in Indian classical dance.

The couple met through mutual friends in 2017, with Anant proposing to Radhika at Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan in 2023. Anant has publicly expressed his admiration for Radhika, often referring to her as the love of his life.

Anant Ambani Radhika Merchant Wedding Date and Venue

The wedding celebrations will span three days, starting with ‘Shubh Vivah’ on July 12, followed by ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ on July 13, and culminating with ‘Mangal Utsav’ on July 14. The events will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre, located in Mumbai’s bustling business district.Leading up to the wedding, there have been numerous extravagant pre-wedding events, including celebrations in Jamnagar and a Mediterranean cruise featuring performances by global stars such as Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry.

Expected Guests at Ambani Wedding

The guest list is anticipated to include prominent figures from Bollywood, the business world, and international circles.

Political luminaries such as former UK PMs Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former Canadian PM Stephen Harper, and former Swedish PM Carl Bildt are expected to attend. Business leaders like Aramco CEO Amin Nasser, HSBC Group Chairman Mark Tucker, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Morgan Stanley MD Michael Grimes, Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Lee, Mubadala MD Khaldoon Al Mubarak, BP CEO Murray Auchincloss, Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet, Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm, and Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay will also be present.

Among celebrities, Kim and Khloe Kardashian are likely to be the main attractions, while those with intellectual interests might seek out futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, or self-help guru Jay Shetty.

The domestic guest list includes top political figures, including union cabinet ministers and several chief ministers. Business elites such as HP President Enrique Lores, ADIA Board Member Khalil Mohammed Sharif Foulathi, Kuwait Investment Authority MD Bader Mohammad Al-Saad, Nokia President Tommi Uitto, GlaxoSmithKline CEO Emma Walmsley, GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat, and Moelis & Co Vice Chairman Eric Cantor will also attend.

Performances are expected from Adele, Drake, Lana Del Rey, and prominent Indian musicians like Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal.

Anant Ambani Wedding Dress Codes

Guests have been asked to wear formal Indian attire, matching the grandeur of the event. Special arrangements, including private jets and accommodations, have been made for international attendees.

As preparations continue and excitement builds, the Ambani-Merchant wedding is set to be a showcase of luxury and celebration, maintaining the Ambani family’s tradition of hosting grand events. Stay tuned for updates as the wedding weekend progresses.

( Originally published on Jul 11, 2024 )