Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, held a day after their wedding. The event was a star-studded affair, featuring a mix of global celebrities, business leaders, spiritual figures, and political dignitaries.
A touching moment captured on video showed Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant seeking blessings by touching Prime Minister Modi's feet, who then presented the newlyweds with a gift. The celebration took place at the opulent Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, owned by the Ambani family.
Mukesh and Nita Ambani warmly welcomed PM Modi upon his arrival, personally escorting him to the venue. The guest list was a veritable who's who of fame and influence, mirroring the previous day's wedding attendees.
The reception saw an impressive turnout of Bollywood royalty, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor. Cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav were also present, adding to the event's grandeur.
Prominent political figures attended as well, such as Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav with his wife Dimple, and Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray.
The wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on Friday (July 12) came after a series of lavish pre-wedding celebrations both in India and abroad. Anant, at 29, plays a crucial role in steering the renewable and green energy initiatives at Reliance Industries Ltd, a behemoth in the oil-to-telecom sector. His bride, Radhika, also 29, is the daughter of Viren Merchant, a pharmaceutical magnate. She serves as the marketing director for Encore Healthcare, her father’s company.
The Shubh Aashirwad ceremony not only marked the union of two prominent families but also highlighted the merging of significant business and social circles, showcasing a blend of tradition and modernity at one of India's most high-profile weddings.
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