Watch: Rihanna to perform at Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant pre-wedding festivities

The star-studded lineup also includes magician David Blaine and Indian musicians Arijit Singh and Diljit Dosanjh

Gujarat’s Jamnagar is gearing up for a grand spectacle as Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, and industrialist Viren Merchant’s daughter, Radhika Merchant, prepare to host their pre-wedding festivities. The lavish celebrations are anticipated to be star-studded, with performances by a lineup of both Indian and global artists.

A recent highlight is the arrival of the renowned international artist Rihanna’s team in Jamnagar, as reported by Times of India. In a video circulating on social media, the team of the Lift Me Up singer was spotted exiting the airport, creating a buzz among the paparazzi and fans. Pulling out their phone cameras, the Grammy-winning singer’s team joyously captured the festivities upon arrival.

The star-studded lineup also includes magician David Blaine and acclaimed Indian musicians Arijit Singh, Ajay-Atul, and Diljit Dosanjh, who are set to captivate the audience with their performances. Singer B Praak has already touched down in Jamnagar, signaling the growing excitement surrounding the impending celebrations.

Anant and Radhika’s pre-wedding festivities are scheduled to unfold from March 1 to March 3, promising three days of opulence and entertainment. The guest list features a constellation of Bollywood luminaries, with stalwarts such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Rajinikanth attending the festivities alongside their respective families.

Salman Khan, another Bollywood icon, is poised to join the celebration in Jamnagar, adding to the star power of the event. Additionally, Akshay Kumar and his wife, Twinkle Khanna, are expected to grace the pre-wedding celebrations, further enhancing the glamour and allure of the upcoming extravaganza.

Also among the invitees is Disney chief Robert Iger, following a deal agreed Wednesday between Reliance Industries and Walt Disney to merge their Indian media businesses. The merger will create a $8.5 billion entertainment giant in the world’s most populous nation and fifth-largest economy.

Other guests invited include Ivanka Trump, the former US president’s daughter, as well as ex-Swedish prime minister Carl Bildt, former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper and the King of Bhutan.

The pre-wedding festivities come with a meticulously detailed event guide, outlining specific instructions for the guests. March 1 marks the commencement of a three-day extravaganza, boasting a carefully curated theme for each day. Kicking off the festivities is ‘An Evening in Everland’, promising a classic rendition of an ‘elegant cocktail’ party.

Travel guidelines specify that guests should carry no more than one hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage whereas for couples, three suitcases in total is the sweet spot.