Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, Anant-Radhika are set to wed on July 12. Following their grand Sangeet ceremony, which featured a performance by pop icon Justin Bieber, the couple celebrated their Haldi ceremony on Monday.
The event was attended by numerous Bollywood celebrities. Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, wore a golden outfit designed by Manish Malhotra, who shared her picture on his official Instagram account.
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The suit featured a detailed border using a silver chatai technique. The kurta’s long sleeves had silver embroidery on the cuffs, and the double-drape Khada dupatta was adorned with zardozi and antique embroidery. Nita Ambani accessorized with a matching golden maang tikka and silver jhumkas, wearing her hair in loose waves.
The event saw attendance from Anant’s uncle, businessman Anil Ambani, and his wife, former actress Tina Ambani. Salman Khan, in a yellow kurta and black pajamas, also attended, adding to the star-studded guest list that included Ranveer Singh, Ananya Panday, and Sara Ali Khan.
Anant and Radhika previously participated in a Grah Shanti Puja ceremony. Singer Nikita Waghela shared glimpses of the event on Instagram, showing Radhika in a cream and golden saree with exquisite jewelry and Anant in a red kurta with a golden jacket.
The main ceremonies begin on Friday, July 12, with the Shubh Vivah, where guests are expected to wear traditional Indian attire. Celebrations continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad, and conclude with Mangal Utsav, or the wedding reception, on Sunday, July 14. The Ambani family’s Sangeet ceremony on July 5 featured performances by various celebrities, including global pop sensation Justin Bieber.