World stars descended on India for billionaire's wedding Mukesh Ambani's son, which culminated months of lavish festivities showcasing the magnate's immense fortune and influence.
The guest list for Anant Ambani's wedding, the tycoon's youngest son, featured a range of international figures, including former British prime ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, tech magnates Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The patriarch is the 9th richest man in the world with a net worth of 104 billion euros. He is also the richest person in Asia, according to the latest figures from Forbes.
The second and seventh spots on Forbes' list of top 10 richest Asians were also occupied by Indians on June 24, 2024.
Big fat wedding
The festivities, which kicked off in December, gathered momentum when 1,200 guests were invited to a gala party featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna.
This followed a four-day luxury Mediterranean cruise with 800 guests in May, followed by a performance by singer Kate Perry at a ball in Cannes, followed by an orchestra in the Italian Riviera.
A sea of celebrities attended Anant's wedding to pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant, both 29, on Saturday.
Guests were given color-coded wristbands and required access was sent in advance using QR codes on mobile phones. Medical teams were on hand.
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