A star-studded celebration
If you have been keeping up with the lavish and awe-inspiring union surrounding the Ambani-Merchant family, you’re not alone. Last weekend, the son of Billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son Anant and his wife Radhika Merchant tied the knot in Mumbai, India. Followed by their Sangeet ceremony and their pre-wedding bash held on a cruise touring Italy and France, there’s no doubt that the Ambani-Merchant wedding boasted a glittering celebration. Fueled with regal looks, opulent jewellery and a star-studded guest list, they sure know how to kick off any soiree.
Furthermore, following their wedding day celebration, the Ambani family invited not just one but a few stars to sing during the festivities. Let’s take a look at who graced the events with their top hits and dance numbers.
Singers who graced the Ambani-Merchant wedding celebrations.
Rema
On the wedding day of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, family and guests were treated to a private performance by the sensational ‘Calm Down’ singer, Rema. Furthermore, it is also rumoured that the family paid about $3 million for Rema to sing at their wedding.
Justin Bieber
It’s been said that Radhika Merchant grew up being a fan of Justin Bieber. There was no room for surprises as Bieber himself flew in for the Sangeet ceremony. The Canadian singer performed his biggest hits, including “What Do You Mean,” “Sorry,” “Baby,” and more, at the pre-wedding celebration. It’s rumoured that he was paid $10 million for the private performance.
Katy Perry & Backstreet Boys
As part of the pre-wedding celebration, the Ambani-Merchant family took their party on a Mediterranean cruise with 800 guests. The cruise, which sailed from Italy to the South of France, was graced by Katy Perry and iconic pop band Backstreet Boys.
Rihanna
Rihanna performs "Stay" for the first time in 8 years in India.
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Ranging from tech billionaires to superstars, the three-day affair included the presence of Grammy-winning artist Rihanna. Despite an eight-year hiatus from performances, her arrival in India generated significant buzz on social media. The beauty mogul delivered a captivating concert of her greatest hits, including “Work,” “Wild Thoughts,” “Stay,” and more. Rumours circulated that she was paid around $7 million for her appearance.
Amalina Anuar
Amalina Anuar is the Digital Director of Harper's Bazaar Malaysia. From covering the latest runway trends to the hottest happenings in Kuala Lumpur, she also delves deep into all things lifestyle and beauty.
