This Wedding Lasted 7 Months! But Why Don't People Like The Most Expensive Billionaires Wedding?
Summary
TLDRThe extravagant wedding of Anant Ambani, son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of billionaire Shri Viren Merchant, united two of India's wealthiest families. The lavish event, featuring celebrity guests and opulent celebrations, sparked controversy amid India's widespread poverty. Anant, known for overcoming obesity, and Radhika, a graduate and dancer, have a love story that began in childhood and culminated in a royal affair that raised eyebrows for its extravagance and the couple's resilience in the face of public scrutiny.
Takeaways
- š One of the world's most expensive weddings occurred in India, uniting two of India's richest families.
- šØāš§ The groom, Anant Ambani, is the son of Mukesh Ambani, the 11th richest man in the world and head of India's largest holding company.
- š° The bride, Radhika Merchant, is the daughter of billionaire Shri Viren Merchant, CEO of a healthcare company.
- šļøāāļø Anant Ambani is known for his remarkable weight loss journey, shedding 108 kilos in just one and a half years.
- š Radhika Merchant is an accomplished individual, having graduated from New York University and actively managing her father's pharmaceutical business.
- š Anant and Radhika have known each other since childhood and their romance began seven years ago at a party.
- š° The wedding was a lavish affair, with Mukesh Ambani reportedly spending $20 million on the event, aiming to outdo the $100 million spent on his daughter's wedding.
- š The first stage of the wedding was a three-day celebration in Gujarat, India, with 1500 dignitaries and celebrities in attendance.
- š¤ Celebrity entertainers included illusionist David Blaine and singer Rihanna, rumored to have been paid $8 million for her performance.
- š The wedding attire was extravagant, with Nita Ambani, the groom's mother, wearing a silk sari and jewelry worth millions, and Radhika Merchant in a traditional Indian gown adorned with pearls and gold.
- š The wedding's luxury was criticized by some, who argued that the money could have been better spent on addressing poverty and improving living conditions in India.
Q & A
Who were the main figures involved in this extravagant wedding?
-The main figures were Anant Ambani, son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of billionaire Shri Viren Merchant.
What is the significance of the groom's father, Mukesh Ambani, in the business world?
-Mukesh Ambani is the 11th richest man in the world and heads India's largest holding company, controlling energy, petrochemical, textile companies, and a nationwide media empire.
How did Anant Ambani's health issues influence his life and popularity in India?
-Anant Ambani suffered from obesity due to medication for asthma, which led to a significant weight gain. His determination and success in losing 108 kilos through a rigorous fitness regimen made him popular in India.
What educational and career achievements did Radhika Merchant accomplish before her marriage?
-Radhika Merchant graduated from New York University with a degree in political science, studied traditional Indian dance for eight years, and actively helps her father run a pharmaceutical business in management.
How did Anant and Radhika's relationship develop over time?
-Anant and Radhika have known each other since childhood, but their romantic interest began seven years prior to their marriage after a spark ignited at a party.
What was the financial context of the wedding in relation to Mukesh Ambani's wealth?
-Mukesh Ambani's fortune tripled in the past four years, from $37 billion to $116 billion, and he allocated $20 million for his son's wedding, aiming to surpass the $100 million spent on his daughter's wedding.
What was the scale of the first stage of the wedding celebration?
-The first stage of the wedding was a three-day event in Gujarat with 1500 dignitaries invited, including celebrities and international figures, and featured performances by David Blaine and Rihanna.
How did the wedding celebrations engage with the local community?
-A sumptuous feast was prepared for 50,000 residents of the city of Jogwad as part of the wedding celebrations, showing consideration for the common people.
What controversy arose regarding Radhika Merchant's past relationships?
-Photos of Radhika with her ex-boyfriend Rohan Malhotra circulated online, sparking discussions, especially since Rohan attended a pre-wedding event and they remain good friends.
What was the public's reaction to the wedding's opulence given India's socioeconomic conditions?
-Some netizens expressed displeasure, arguing that the money spent on the wedding could have been used to help alleviate poverty and improve living conditions in India, where 75% of people live below the poverty line.
What were some of the unique aspects of the bride and groom's attire during the wedding?
-The groom's mother, Nita Ambani, wore a silk sari by India's most famous couturier and extensive jewelry, while Radhika Merchant appeared modestly in a pink Versace dress on the first day, later outshining guests with her traditional Indian-style gown adorned with pearls and gold.
Outlines
š Lavish Indian Wedding of Billionaires' Offspring
The extravagant wedding of Anant Ambani, son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of billionaire Shri Viren Merchant, united two of India's wealthiest families. Mukesh Ambani, the 11th richest man in the world and head of India's largest holding company, and his wife Nita Ambani, known for their opulence, hosted a multi-stage celebration. Anant, who overcame obesity and gained popularity in India, married Radhika, a NYU graduate and a determined businesswoman. Their romance, sparked at a party seven years ago, culminated in a grand engagement in January 2023. The first wedding stage in March was a three-day affair in Gujarat, with 1500 dignitaries, including international celebrities and business magnates, and entertainment by David Blaine and Rihanna. The feast was a testament to their grandeur, with 2500 unique dishes and a generous spread for 50,000 locals.
š³ļø Controversy and Luxury of the Wedding Extravaganza
Despite the unparalleled luxury of the Ambani-Merchant wedding, it was not without controversy. The event's opulence stood in stark contrast to the plight of India's impoverished majority, with 75% living below the poverty line. Critics argued that the funds could have alleviated suffering and improved living conditions. Yet, the wedding proceeded with unparalleled splendor, including a $30 million emerald necklace worn by the groom's mother and a temple complex specially constructed for the ceremony. The couple also enjoyed a Mediterranean cruise with parties featuring a performance by the Backstreet Boys. However, the wedding was also shadowed by the circulation of photos of Radhika with her ex-boyfriend Rohan Malhotra, who attended a pre-wedding event, sparking discussions online. The video promises to reveal more surprising developments in the following installment, urging viewers to subscribe for updates.
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Keywords
š”Anant Ambani
š”Radhika Merchant
š”Lavish Wedding
š”Wealth and Status
š”Billionaire
š”Obesity
š”Fitness Trainer
š”New York University
š”Indian Dance
š”Poverty Line
š”Charitable Foundation
Highlights
One of the world's most expensive weddings took place in India between Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Anant Ambani is the son of Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant is the daughter of billionaire Shri Viren Merchant.
Anant Ambani is known for his incredible weight loss journey, losing 108 kilos in one and a half years.
Radhika Merchant graduated from New York University with a degree in political science and studied traditional Indian dance for eight years.
The wedding was a grand celebration, uniting two of India's richest families.
Mukesh Ambani, the groom's father, is the 11th richest man in the world, heading India's largest holding company.
The wedding celebrations took place in two stages, with the first stage happening in March over three days in Gujarat.
1500 dignitaries, including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton, and Ivanka Trump, were invited to the wedding.
Rihanna performed at the wedding for a rumored $8 million fee, wearing a traditional Indian sari.
Chefs prepared 2500 unique dishes over the three-day celebration, and a feast was prepared for 50,000 residents of Jogwad.
Photos of Radhika with her ex-boyfriend Rohan Malhotra surfaced online, sparking discussions.
The groom's mother, Nita Ambani, wore a silk sari with an emerald necklace worth $30 million.
The couple went on a Mediterranean cruise after the wedding, hosting several parties on an ocean liner.
A temple complex was built specifically for the wedding ceremony, performed in the Hindu tradition.
The lavish spending on the wedding has sparked outrage among netizens, highlighting India's poverty and inequality issues.
Transcripts
One of the world's most expensive weddings tookĀ place in India. The son of Asia's richest man,Ā Ā
Anant Ambani, and the dazzling beauty RadhikaĀ Merchant, daughter of another billionaire,Ā Ā
were married. It was a lavishĀ celebration of breathtaking scale. Ā
But not everyone is happy about theirĀ wedding. Why are many outraged by thisĀ Ā
celebration What did the newlyweds becomeĀ famous for besides their parents' wealthĀ Ā
And who was the bride in a romance withĀ before she met India's richest groom Ā
Watch the video to the end toĀ find out! Let's get started! Ā
This wedding took place in several stages. In theĀ end, two of India's richest families were united. Ā
The groom's father, Mukesh Ambani, is theĀ 11th richest man in the world. He headsĀ Ā
India's largest holding company, which controlsĀ energy, petrochemical and textile companies,Ā Ā
as well as a nationwide media empire. The bride is not inferior in status to the groom,Ā Ā
being the daughter of billionaire Shri VirenĀ Merchant, CEO of a healthcare company. Ā
The groom Anant Ambani is 28 years old and oneĀ year younger than his beloved. He is very popularĀ Ā
in India thanks to his victory over obesity. As aĀ child, the billionaire's son suffered from asthmaĀ Ā
and had to take special medication. The medicationĀ caused hormonal failure. By his 19th birthday,Ā Ā
Anant had gained up to 196 kilos, andĀ the weight continued to rise. ObesityĀ Ā
was a serious threat to his health, andĀ he had to fight it with radical methods. Ā
To this end, Anant's father hired the best fitnessĀ trainer in Bollywood to develop a personalizedĀ Ā
training system. Anant went to great lengthsĀ to lose weight. He worked out six hours a dayĀ Ā
on exercise machines, practiced ancient IndianĀ yoga, followed a diet and took long walks. Ā
In just one and a half years, the man lost 108Ā kilos and became a slender man weighing onlyĀ Ā
88 kilos. All of India watched the incredibleĀ transformation. Anant was sincerely respected,Ā Ā
because not everyone is capable of such a seriousĀ effort of will. During the coronavirus pandemic,Ā Ā
Ambani Junior had to adopt a sedentaryĀ lifestyle and regained some weight. Ā
But that did not stop him from charmingĀ one of India's most beautiful and wealthyĀ Ā
girls. Radhika Merchant's determinationĀ is as strong as her fiancĆ©'s willpower. Ā
Despite her father's billions, Radhika did notĀ sink into an idle lifestyle, but studied hard. SheĀ Ā
graduated from New York University with a degreeĀ in political science. She also spent eight yearsĀ Ā
studying traditional Indian dance. Radhika choseĀ management as her main career and now activelyĀ Ā
helps her father run a pharmaceutical business. Anant and Radhika have known each other sinceĀ Ā
childhood. But it was not until seven years agoĀ that they became really interested in each other.Ā Ā
Friends invited them both to a party, where aĀ spark between the boy and the girl was ignited.Ā Ā
A stormy romance followed, but for a long timeĀ the young people did not dare to tie the knot.Ā Ā
The long-awaited decision for all of IndiaĀ came in January 2023, when the couple gotĀ Ā
engaged and began preparing for the wedding. Since both families are fabulously wealthy,Ā Ā
they decided to make the ceremony a royal affair.Ā The groom's father, India's richest man, MukeshĀ Ā
Ambani, paid the lion's share of the expenses.Ā Incidentally, his fortune has tripled in the pastĀ Ā
four years - from $37 billion to $116 billion. In 2018, Mukesh spent about 100 million dollars onĀ Ā
the wedding of his eldest daughterĀ Isha. Apparently, he wants to breakĀ Ā
his own record and has earmarked anotherĀ $20 million for his son's wedding. SinceĀ Ā
it is not easy to spend 120 million dollars, itĀ was decided to hold the wedding in two stages. Ā
The first stage took place in March, andĀ its scale shocked even the Eastern sheiksĀ Ā
accustomed to luxury. The celebrations took placeĀ over three days in the coastal state of Gujarat. Ā
1500 dignitaries were invited to the ceremony.Ā They included Mark Zuckerberg and his wife,Ā Ā
Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton, Ivanka Trump, theĀ Queen of Bhutan, the Prime Minister of Qatar,Ā Ā
Bollywood stars and a host of other celebrities.Ā They were entertained by illusionist David BlaineĀ Ā
and singer Rihanna, who rarely performs atĀ private events. It is rumored that she wasĀ Ā
paid $8 million for her little performance.Ā To emphasize the color of the holiday,Ā Ā
Rihanna wore a traditional Indian sari. For three days, chefs prepared 2500 dishesĀ Ā
that were never repeated. The organizersĀ should be commended for not forgettingĀ Ā
the common people. A sumptuous feast wasĀ prepared for 50 thousand residents of theĀ Ā
city of Jogwad, where the festivities took place. In the midst of the wedding celebrations, photosĀ Ā
of Radhika with her ex-boyfriend Rohan MalhotraĀ began circulating online. The two were rumored toĀ Ā
have dated in 2013, but have since remained goodĀ friends and even follow each other on Instagram. Ā
The intrigue intensified when it was revealedĀ that Rohan had attended a pre-wedding event.Ā Ā
This sparked a flurry of discussion online.Ā Online users admired Rohan's looks and marveledĀ Ā
at Radhika's friendship with her ex. The unprecedented luxury of the event wasĀ Ā
reflected in the attire of those in attendance.Ā The groom's mother, Nita Ambani, wore a silk sariĀ Ā
by India's most famous couturier. The amount ofĀ jewelry she wore could be counted not in pieces,Ā Ā
but in pounds. An emerald necklace aloneĀ cost $30 million, according to experts. Ā
Other relatives of the newlyweds wereĀ dressed in much the same style. In contrast,Ā Ā
Radhika Merchant looked unusually modest inĀ a pink Versace dress. But that was just theĀ Ā
first day of the celebration. For theĀ next two days, as a bride should do,Ā Ā
she outdid the invited guests with her outfits.Ā In particular, her traditional Indian-style gown,Ā Ā
every inch of which was adorned with pearlsĀ and gold, caught everyone's attention. Ā
Tired of the incredible luxury, the lovers wentĀ on a Mediterranean cruise. The couple hostedĀ Ā
several parties on the ocean liner.Ā Anant and Radhika's childhood idols,Ā Ā
the Backstreet Boys, performed at one of them. If you think this is what a classy wedding isĀ Ā
all about, think again. As mentioned above, itĀ was a kind of rehearsal for the main ceremony,Ā Ā
which took place in July. And thisĀ celebration turned out to be even moreĀ Ā
grandiose. In the state of Gujarat, a templeĀ complex was built especially for the wedding,Ā Ā
where the ceremony of unification of destiniesĀ Shubh Viva was performed in the Hindu tradition. Ā
But what happened next was unexpected.Ā This wedding surprised the whole worldĀ Ā
not only with its luxury, but also withĀ the events that took place there. We willĀ Ā
tell you about it in the following video.Ā Be sure to watch it, you will be amazed! Ā
But not everyone is happy about theĀ wedding of the century. Some netizensĀ Ā
are expressing their displeasure that IndiaĀ is hosting such lavish weddings while manyĀ Ā
are suffering from hunger. 75% of people inĀ the country live below the poverty line. Ā
This money could have been used to help people,Ā Ā
improve living conditions and fight poverty.Ā For example, several schools and hospitalsĀ Ā
could have been built, and access to cleanĀ water and electricity could have been provided. Ā
Despite the fact that the groom's family runs theĀ country's largest charitable foundation, peopleĀ Ā
are not happy about such spending on celebrations.Ā However, billionaires throw lavish weddings toĀ Ā
show off their wealth and emphasize their status. We can only wish the manly Anant and the beautifulĀ Ā
Radhika that their marriedĀ life will be as extravagantĀ Ā
and festive as their unusual wedding! In the next video we will show you whatĀ Ā
surprised the world the most and what wentĀ wrong at this seemingly perfect wedding. Ā
Subscribe to our channel so you don'tĀ miss the most interesting things! Ā
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