The pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and his Radhika Merchant began on March 1 in Jamnagar. Many Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, and several others made their presence felt. But it was international pop star Rihanna who stole the show with her first-ever performance in India.
Rihanna energised the atmosphere with her performance and treated the crowd to a medley of her greatest hits, including ‘Pour it Up’, ‘Wild Things’, and ‘Diamonds’, among others. Radiant in a neon-green glittering dress, Rihanna beamed with joy as she extended warm wishes to the couple.
In a viral video, Rihanna can be heard extending her wishes to the couple, “Good evening everyone. It is my honour to be here tonight. I have never been to India. And thanks to the Ambani family, I am here tonight. Anant and Radiki (Radhika), thank you for having me here. God bless your union. I wish you all the best. Congratulations. How many of you believe in love?”
Watch the video here
Rihanna's Concert Look At Ambani Merchant Pre-Wedding Event Surfaces Online
After Rihanna's departure from Jamnagar, additional images of her concert attire have emerged on social media. On March 5, fashion and pop culture-focused Instagram account Diet Sabya, which closely monitored the Ambani celebrations, unveiled an unseen photograph showcasing Rihanna's extravagant green and pink ensemble from the concert.
Diet Sabya provided insights into the singer's attire, which featured a vibrant green-pink combination paired with an intricately embroidered pink jacket and numerous luxurious necklaces. In the candid snapshot, Rihanna stood alone on stage, exuding elegance. Fan pages have also circulated a behind-the-scenes close-up image of Rihanna's Indian-inspired attire, complete with traditional polki necklaces adorned with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, along with striking diamond and ruby earrings.
Rihanna's fee for the performance is reportedly estimated to be between £5 million (approximately Rs 52 crore). The extravagant celebrations are scheduled to commence today, March 1, with an event titled 'An Evening in Everland.'
According to the Daily Mail, Rihanna is being compensated £5 million (approximately ₹52 crore) for her performance at the wedding. The publication further reports that the Ambani family spared no expense for the celebrations, with an estimated total cost of £120 million. The catering alone reportedly amounted to a staggering £20 million.
What Is Rihanna's Fee For Performing At Anant Ambani's Pre-Wedding Bash?
Rihanna was spotted arriving in Jamnagar alongside her partner, A$AP Rocky, with her luggage making waves even before her arrival. The Daily Mail also highlighted the Ambani family's penchant for hosting star-studded events, referencing Beyoncé's performance at Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's wedding in 2018, which also incurred significant costs.
Reports suggest that Rihanna's set for the event will be grand, featuring a medley of her popular songs and solo hits like Diamonds. A substantial portion of the expenses for her performance reportedly went into transporting her stage equipment and organising outfit changes for her and her background singers.
Rihanna's last major performance was at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, which attracted close to 121.017 million viewers, solidifying her status as a global music icon. It's worth noting that Rihanna is not the first international artist to grace an Ambani wedding stage; Beyoncé performed at Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's sangeet in 2018, rumoured to have been paid close to $4 million (approximately Rs 33 crore) for her appearance.
Besides Rihanna, Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh entertained guests at the extravagant event, while world-renowned illusionist David Blaine's act was also a major highlight of the pre-wedding festivities.
The star-studded guest list includes a plethora of Bollywood celebrities, such as Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Salman Khan, among others. Notable personalities from various fields, including business tycoons like Bill Gates and Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Kumar Mangalam Birla, are also expected to grace the occasion, alongside renowned cricketers and politicians.
/shethepeople/media/agency_attachments/iUYfaBbcMozaYLoGnoov.png)
/shethepeople/media/member_avatars/4FGyuvwBciC6LndcgpY2.jpeg )
Follow Us/shethepeople/media/media_files/IYeQq54OK1H7nSiU7QJs.png)