The pre-wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani, son of Reliance chairperson Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant are in full swing, now taking the form of a luxurious private cruise across Europe. This extravagant event, scheduled from 29 to 31 May, marked the second major pre-wedding bash for the couple. Their first celebration took place in Jamnagar, Gujarat, in March and saw a star-studded guest list from Bollywood, sports, business, and politics.
The initial celebration was highlighted by a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna, marking her first appearance in India. The event was held within the grounds of Anant Ambani's wildlife sanctuary, Vantara. Here's all that happened at the first pre-wedding event. Now, the current cruise event continues the trend of opulence and high-profile attendance.
Ambani Pre-Wedding Festivities Continue with a Lavish European Cruise
Several Bollywood celebrities have flown to Italy to join the festivities aboard the cruise. Notable attendees include Shah Rukh Khan, along with his son Aryan Khan and daughter Suhana Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and their daughter Raha Kapoor. Other stars such as Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Karan Johar, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, and Disha Patani are also present. Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, is already on board, adding to the guest list.
Backstreet Boys's Special Performance
On May 30, a video shared by a Reddit user showcased a special performance by the iconic boy band Backstreet Boys. Members Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, and Kevin Richardson donned all-white outfits as they performed their hit song I Wanna Be With You for the delighted audience on the cruise.
Back Street boys last night (Ambani cruise party )
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Singer Katy Perry was also set to perform at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s second pre-wedding celebration, a luxurious masquerade ball-themed event held on a cruise from Italy to France. According to reports from The Sun UK, Katy Perry earned a substantial sum for her performance, serenading the couple at the event titled "La Vite E Un Viaggio" (life is a journey). Recent footage on a Reddit thread showed Perry entertaining guests with her performance.
Katy Perry's performance for the Ambanis
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Moreover, renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli gave a special musical performance, singing Falling in Love with You, with dreamy scenes from Portofino shared on social media.
The guest list reportedly included top business magnates like Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, as well as Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities. The seashore was heavily secured for the event, which was attended by a total of 1,200 guests.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant got engaged last January in a traditional Gol Dhana ceremony. Their wedding is scheduled for July 12. Read about their relationship timeline here.