The Ambani clan is once again on a celebratory streak as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are all set to tie the knot. The couple's nuptials is considered to be one of the most awaited wedding ceremonies, especially since Anant Ambani was the last of Nita and Mukesh Ambani's three children left to get hitched. An Indian classical dancer and daughter of Shaila and Viren Merchant, Radhika Merchant also serves as a board member at Encore Healthcare, a company run by her family.
With the Merchant-Ambani wedding functions in full swing, let's take a look at all the pre-wedding festivities currently underway in Mumbai in the presence of relatives and B-town celebrities.
Radhika Merchant Anant Ambani Wedding
Roka ceremony
Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani had their Roka ceremony at the Shrinathji Temple in Nathwada, Rajasthan, on December 29, 2022. The couple was surrounded by close family members as they sought blessings at the popular shrine.
The official statement of the family read, "Anant and Radhika have known each other for a few years and the Roka ceremony commences the formal journey of their marriage in the coming months. Both families seek the blessings and good wishes of everyone for the couple as they start their journey of togetherness."
The mehendi
On Tuesday night, in one of the several pre-wedding festivities, Radhika Merchant's mehendi ceremony took place in Mumbai. Merchant, who looked as gracious as ever in a pink lehenga, danced to the tunes of the popular Kalank song Ghar More Pardesiya.
Several videos from the Mehendi night were shared across social media as the family danced their heart out and posed together for photographs. In a sweet moment shared between mother and daughter, Radhika also posed with her mum, Shaila Merchant in between the ceremony.
The Engagement
On January 19, the festivities extended to an engagement party with all Bollywood celebrities and friends of the families in full attendance. The Ambani family welcomed their soon-to-be daughter-in-law Radhika Merchant with a small puja at the entrance followed by the meet and greet. The photos and videos reveal the joy the families have been experiencing. The couple was joined by their friends and other top Bollywood superstars at an after-party at Antilia in Mumbai.
The wedding
The soon-to-be-held wedding ceremony will surely surpass the previous big fat Indian weddings that have taken place over the years with all major world personalities in full attendance. Stay tuned to watch some beautiful family moments of the clan from the upcoming ceremonies.
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