Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities: Rihanna arrives in India; watch
What's the story
Pop sensation Rihanna has landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat to join the extravagant pre-wedding festivities of Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Scheduled to take place this weekend (March 1 to March 3), the celebrations are expected to draw tech moguls and celebrities alike. Social media is buzzing with updates as excitement builds for the lavish event.
Details
Rihanna is set to perform; star-studded lineup awaits
Rihanna will perform at the pre-wedding bash, adding her star power to the occasion. A video of her massive luggage arriving at the airport went viral on Thursday.
Other international artists, such as Adam Blackstone and J Brown, have also arrived in Jamnagar.
Indian musicians Arijit Singh, Pritam, Hariharan, Ajay-Atul, and Diljit Dosanjh are also set to perform during the three-day extravaganza.
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What Next?
Manish Malhotra will take charge of fashion
Renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra is overseeing all fashion aspects of the grand celebration.
Malhotra will not only design outfits for the main wedding but also curate fashion perfection for the entire three-day event.
Notably, the wedding will take place months later, on July 12.
Insights
Why Jamnagar was chosen as the venue
Anant and Merchant's pre-wedding festivities are taking place in Jamnagar due to its significance for the Ambani family. Elaborating, Anant said the place was "close to his heart" and that they were inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wed-in-India idea.
Meanwhile, the love birds have been together for years. Reportedly, their relationship blossomed when Anant attended Brown University and Merchant studied at New York University.
In 2018, a photo of them wearing matching robes appeared online, first sparking romance rumors.