Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s OTT pre-wedding festivities: the son of Asia’s richest man and his fiancée invited 1,000 guests, including Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg and Hillary Clinton to the bash

Mar 2 , 2024

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are staging an extravagant pre wedding celebration this March, ahead of their summer wedding. Photo: @radhikamerchant_/Instagram

As Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani doesn’t hold back when it comes to his children’s weddings, already spending millions on daughter Isha and son Akash’s nuptials – now it’s youngest kid Anant’s turn

Anant Ambani is marrying Radhika Merchant, the daughter of Viren and Shaila Merchant, in the summer – but first come the ultra-extravagant pre-wedding celebrations this weekend

If there’s one thing we’ve learned about the Ambanis, it’s that Asia’s richest family isn’t afraid to splurge when it comes to wedding celebrations.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant have invited a thousand guests to a pre wedding bash this March. Photo: @radhikamerchant_/Instagram

But if you thought Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s US$100 million nuptials or Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s equally extravagant bash were over the top, then think again – because Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s big day is expected to take things to a whole new level.

Mukesh Ambani loves to spend big on his children’s weddings, including his son Anant and Radhika Merchant’s 2024 celebrations. Photo: @radhikamerchant_/Instagram

Reports are suggesting that their budget stands north of a whopping US$120 million, which would make it one of the world’s most expensive weddings, ever. And Rihanna, who is performing at the bash for a large pay cheque, has just arrived, according to British media.

Mukesh Ambani, (centre), his wife Nita Ambani, back left, daughter Isha Ambani, right, son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, front left. Photo: AP

With a star-studded guest list, glimmering wardrobe, and soon-to-be combined fortune that would make anyone’s eyes water, here’s what we know ahead of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s upcoming summer wedding – and their pre-wedding itinerary taking place this weekend …

Who are Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant?

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai, India last April. Photo: Reuters

Anant Ambani, 28, is the youngest son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia according to Forbes.