The year's most anticipated event has arrived. Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are set to tie the knot on Friday, July 12. Judging by the pre-wedding festivities, expect a lineup of impressive performances, breathtaking fashion, and a guest list that could rival a global awards show. Here's what we've gathered about this glamorous affair so far:
How long will the wedding festivities last? The celebrations will span three days. The 'Shubh Vivah' ceremony is scheduled for July 12, followed by 'Shubh Aashirwad' on July 13, and concluding with 'Mangal Utsav' on July 14.
Where will the Ambani wedding be held? The ceremony will be hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
Who has been invited? The guest list is nothing short of spectacular. The Economic Times reports that numerous politicians and business leaders from around the world will attend, including Former UK PMs Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former Canadian PM Stephen Harper, and former Swedish PM Carl Bildt. Business tycoons such as Aramco CEO Amin Nasser, HSBC Group chairman Mark Tucker, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Morgan Stanley MD Michael Grimes, Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Lee, Mubadala MD Khaldoon Al Mubarak, BP CEO Murray Auchincloss, and Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet are also expected. Reality TV stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian, futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, and self-help guru Jay Shetty have also received invitations.
Who will be performing? The event promises a stellar lineup of performers, following pre-wedding acts by pop stars Justin Bieber and Rihanna. The Economic Times mentions that Adele, Drake, Lana Del Rey, along with Indian artists Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal, are slated to perform.