The expenses for the Ambani wedding escalated significantly, culminating in an estimated expenditure of Rs 50,000 million (Dh2.1 billion) post-celebration. The funds were lavishly utilized on exquisite venues, stunning attire, and high-profile performers. Renowned artists such as Rihanna, Adele, and Justin Bieber graced the wedding and pre-wedding festivities with their performances. According to The New York Times, Reliance Industries, owned by the Ambani family, hosted 2,000 guests. The guest list was a blend of Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan, international celebrities including Kim and Khloe Kardashian, and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The event's grandeur has ensured its continued discussion, likely to persist for an extended period. Despite criticism on Reddit regarding the lavish spending, Economic Times highlights that Indian parents typically allocate 5 to 15 percent of their wealth for their child's wedding. Considering Mukesh Ambani's net worth of $123.2 billion, the wedding expenses represent a modest 0.5 percent of his total wealth.
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Text: Lara Palmer
17.07.2024
An in-depth look at the extravagant expenses and star-studded guest list of the Ambani wedding