Renowned personalities from around the globe are gearing up for a unique experience in India as they prepare to attend a zoo trip hosted by Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s wealthiest individual, as part of his son’s pre-wedding festivities.
Among the star-studded guest list are iconic figures like pop sensation Rihanna, Facebook titan Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump, daughter of former US President Donald Trump. They have flown in for a three-day celebration marking the pre-wedding festivities of Mukesh Ambani’s younger son, Anant, and his fiancée, Radhika Merchant.
The festivities commenced with a dazzling performance by Rihanna on Friday, marking her first appearance since last year’s Super Bowl. Saturday’s agenda includes a visit to an animal rescue center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which holds a special significance for Anant Ambani.
Dubbed “Walk on the Wildside,” the outdoor event at the animal rescue center suggests a dress code of “jungle fever,” advising guests to opt for comfortable attire and shoes. The evening will witness a transition to elegant wear for a party celebrating Indian culture.
Mukesh Ambani, aged 66, serves as the chairman of Reliance Industries, India’s largest company by market capitalization. According to Forbes, he ranks as the world’s 10th-richest person with a net worth exceeding $116 billion. He inherited a thriving industrial empire from his father and has expanded it into a diversified conglomerate with interests in retail, telecommunications, and sports.
The Ambani family’s lavish residence, Antilia, a 27-floor skyscraper in Mumbai, symbolizes their wealth and influence, albeit facing criticism for its extravagance in a country marked by economic disparities.
Anant Ambani, aged 28, who also holds directorial positions in various Reliance-owned firms, is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant later this year. Notable attendees at the celebration include Disney chief Bob Iger, following a recent merger deal between Reliance Industries and Walt Disney’s Indian media businesses.
The star-studded guest list also boasts Bollywood luminaries such as Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and M.S. Dhoni, and business magnate Gautam Adani, underscoring the event’s status as a gathering of India’s elite.
