From movers and shakers from Washington DC to Wall Road, Silicon Valley stars to singing sensations – the super-rich and well-known, the highly effective and exquisite folks jetted in to Gujarat’s sleepy Jamnagar that sprung to life for the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, the youngest youngster of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. Verdict: it was a weekend get together to beat all events, screamed worldwide headlines. Opulent didn’t fairly describe it.
And, the Ambanis had been simply getting began. The three-day bash, reportedly price Rs 1,000 crore at Ambani’s 750-acre property, preceded the precise wedding ceremony in July.
“After all that, the Ambani heir isn’t even married yet”, Enterprise Insider, owned by a German media home, stated. “With a pre-wedding so opulent, it’s hard to imagine that the wedding itself could top it”.
Reliance Greens, where the festivities were held, turned into a veritable wonderland between March 1-3, transporting the guests, which included Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Meta head Mark Zuckerberg, former US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, to a world of enchantment. The event also included a visit to Anant Ambani’s 3,000-acre animal rescue centre Vantara, with the guests donning special jungle-themed outfits.
Another report said how Zuckerberg, who doesn’t usually flaunt his riches, didn’t hold back while attending the Ambani family’s event.
The report said Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, known for propagating the trend of ‘quiet luxury’, wore outfits designed by Alexander McQueen priced at $7,000 and $15,000 respectively.
Extravagant preparations, lavish feasts
The New York Instances, of their report titled “In a land of lavish weddings, this prenuptial party takes the cake”, spoke on the extravagant preparations whereas highlighting how lavish feasts are an everyday a part of weddings in India regardless of the typical annual wage being round $2,750 (Rs 2,28,057).
UK-based media home Each day Mail detailed the opulence of the “five-star celebrity campus” adorned with fairy lights and thoroughly crafted thematic decor. The report stated pop icon Rihanna was paid an estimated Rs 52,57,31,000 for a two-hour efficiency.
“Over the weekend, guests attended lavish cocktail and dinner parties in stunningly decorated locations…where they were served food prepared by more than 100 chefs. The catering contract alone is reported to have cost £20 million,” the report stated.
It additionally talked about how “three leading Bollywood actors” danced on the stage, indicating the monetary prowess of the Ambanis.
The report quoted an Instagram publish by Mukesh Ambani’s spouse Nita Ambani — “Only Ambani’s can do this. Whole Bollywood dancing on the stage. Money has such power.”
The report was referring to the three Khans, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, who had been seen grooving to “Naatu Naatu”, sending 1000’s of followers into meltdown on social media because the video went viral.
‘Spectacle designed to dazzle the world’s wealthiest’
CNN centered on the frilly and lavish preparations for the company — constitution jets, hairstyling and make-up artists and Indian put on drapists.
Of their report titled “Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump among bevy of stars at Indian billionaire heir’s pre-wedding bash”, CNN detailed the frilly directions given to company.
“Guests have been asked to limit themselves to only two luggage items or three suitcases per couple. The document says, ‘if you bring more, there’s no guarantee it will arrive on the same flight’,” the report stated.
The report stated company had been requested to be “reasonable in their expectations” for laundry companies. “Any clothes given to steam (press) will be returned within 3 hours,” it stated.
The Guardian stated the occasion was not only a wedding ceremony however a “spectacle designed to dazzle the world’s wealthiest and most powerful people”.
Calling it the “biggest party this small west Indian city has ever seen”, the Australian Broadcasting Company titled their report “India’s richest man brings Rihanna and 1,200 guests to a pre-wedding celebration for his son”.
The report centered on how company had been “pampered like royals”, with new costume codes every day and completely different temper boards.
Of their report, ABC Information known as it a “party like no other”. “Such festivities keep up with the Ambani family’s tradition of lavish and over-the-top parties while displaying the Indian billionaire’s economic and political clout,” it stated.
A number of stories highlighted how Mukesh Ambani shelled out practically $100 million throughout youthful daughter Isha Ambani’s marriage in 2018, which featured a efficiency by Beyoncé and a visitor checklist that had Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, and Hillary Clinton.