Bollywood, Beyoncé and bling: Theme of India's big, fat Isha-Anand wedding
Priyanka Chopra, who got married last week, will also join the Ambanis for the grand celebration.
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U.S. singer Beyoncé will perform at the wedding of the daughter of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, along with Bollywood stars, and guests will be flown in on 100 chartered flights in lavish marriage celebrations.
Isha Ambani, 27, will marry Anand Piramal, 33, in the financial capital of Mumbai on Tuesday, but the festivities begin this weekend in the desert city of Udaipur, with three days of song, dance and pre-wedding rituals.
Wedding guests have access to an app mapping out the activities, which include a private concert by Beyoncé.
Priyanka Chopra More than 100 chartered flights are landing in Udaipur's sleepy airport, a source on the spot, who declined to be identified, told Reuters.
Bollywood stars, including Priyanka Chopra, who got married last week, will also attend.
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Indian media have speculated that the guest list includes former U.S. President Bill Clinton, along with his wife and Democratic candidate in the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton. Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton (R) "The event will have many visitors from abroad, so customs and immigration counters have been set up at the airport and will remain active for the next five days," the airport source said.
The source declined to say how much Beyoncé was being paid for the concert and media have not reported a figure.
The wedding will bring together two of India's most influential families. Beyoncé
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Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, has a net worth of $47 billion, Forbes magazine says. The Piramals have interests in pharmaceuticals and real estate, and according to a report in the news magazine India Today, have given the couple a 50,000-sq-foot (4,645-sq-m) sea-facing home in Mumbai.
Many in India, where millions live in dire poverty, have closely followed the preparations, including the couple's engagement at the luxury Villa D'Este hotel on Italy's Lake Como, attended by more than 600 guests, and featuring a private performance by singer John Legend.
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Newspapers and websites have been full of details about the ceremonies, the designer jewellery and clothes, with some of India's top designers dressing the wedding party.
The wedding invitation includes necklaces and precious stones stacked in a two-tier floral box, at a cost of 300,000 rupees each ($4,236), India Today said.
Inside Virat and Anushka's Gorgeous Tuscan Wedding
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India's 'it' couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a hush-hush ceremony in Tuscany on Monday, Dec 11. The Indian cricket captain and Bollywood star hosted close family and friends at the stunning Borgo Finocchieto, an eight hundred-year-old restored village in Italy.
India's 'it' couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a hush-hush ceremony in Tuscany on Monday, Dec 11. The Indian cricket captain and Bollywood star hosted close family and friends at..
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The couple chose designer Sabyasachi for their complete wedding wardrobe. For the mehendi, Sharma opted for a boho lehenga in hot pink and Indian orange with gota and marori. While beau Kohli looked dapper in a khadi kurta with a fuchsia pink textured silk Nehru jacket.
The couple chose designer Sabyasachi for their complete wedding wardrobe. For the mehendi, Sharma opted for a boho lehenga in hot pink and Indian orange with gota and marori. While beau Kohli looked ..
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Though the Men in Blue were missing from the celebrations, Kohli had his childhood friends by his side for company. Reportedly, the couple is planning two high-profile receptions, one in Delhi and one in Mumbai, on their return.
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Looking every bit the star couple that they are, Kohli and Sharma exchanged rings to Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud'. Clad in a burgundy velvet saree, Sharma completed her look with red roses and dark kohl-rimmed eyes.
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The Bollywood diva was the traditional Indian bride in a pale pink lehenga with Renaissance embroidery in vintage English colours to match her magical Tuscan location. Uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls from the Sabyasachi Heritage collection completed her look.
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To add to the whimsical backdrop, the couple roped in wedding planner Narain Devika for the decor. Award-winning photographer Jospeh Radhik and cinematographer Vishal Punjabi joined the couple to capture the memories.
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The reception in New Delhi is expected to take place on December 21 at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave hotel, followed by a reception for industry friends in Mumbai on December 26.
The reception in New Delhi is expected to take place on December 21 at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave hotel, followed by a reception for industry friends in Mumbai on December 26.
The couple is expected to head to South Africa after hosting their star-studded reception back home.
Ever since the couple announced the news on their social media handles, wishes have been pouring in from B-town, sports stars, and netizens.
The couple is expected to head to South Africa after hosting their star-studded reception back home.
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The wedding, planned over a course of four months, had every little detail planned to a T. Right from the song Sharma walked down the aisle in - Jasleen Royal's version of 'Din Shagna Da' to the family's safas (turbans) with floral prints to complement the Italian setting.
The wedding, planned over a course of four months, had every little detail planned to a T. Right from the song Sharma walked down the aisle in - Jasleen Royal's version of 'Din Shagna Da' to the fami..
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The star couple will begin their journey together as Mr. and Mrs. at their new home in Worli. Their 7,171-sq-ft-sea-view home on the 34th floor cost around Rs. 34 crore.
On the work front, Kohli will stay back in South Africa with his teammates for the series, while Sharma will return to the country to start preparing for her upcoming film with Shah Rukh Khan and 'Sui Dhaaga' with Varun Dhawan.
The star couple will begin their journey together as Mr. and Mrs. at their new home in Worli. Their 7,171-sq-ft-sea-view home on the 34th floor cost around Rs. 34 crore.
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Fashion Files: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh's Style Quotient From Their Wedding Album
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's intimate Lake Como wedding was just what bridal dreams are made of. Hosted over a period of three days, with only close family and friends in attendance, the festivities began with a mehendi function, followed by the couple taking their vows in two separate ceremonies - a Konkani and a Sindhi one - over the next two days as a mark of respect to their lineage.
The pictures from their wedding, that have gone viral, show the 'Padmaavat' actors looking oh-so-in-love and acing the bridal fashion game.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's intimate Lake Como wedding was just what bridal dreams are made of. Hosted over a period of three days, with only close family and friends in attendance, the fest..
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Deepika Padukone looked like a dream in a blush pink Chinkaari kurta surrounded by pink roses with Lake Como in the background for her traditional mehendi ceremony. She completed the look with a deep red shawl and jewellery that included a maharani haar. The 'Piku' actress opted for a nude make-up look with a small bindi.
Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee who dressed the actress for the function described it as 'a very traditional Indian mehendi - right from the clothes to the divine music to the absolutely spectacular food'. He went on to add that while the weather conditions were less than ideal with two days of rain just before, the sun came out on the day of the mehendi.
Deepika Padukone looked like a dream in a blush pink Chinkaari kurta surrounded by pink roses with Lake Como in the background for her traditional mehendi ceremony. She completed the look with a deep..
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Ranveer Singh was a picture of happiness as he danced during the mehendi ceremony. The dapper actor opted for a printed angarkha and maroon jacket by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. He completed the look with vintage sunglasses.
Ranveer Singh was a picture of happiness as he danced during the mehendi ceremony. The dapper actor opted for a printed angarkha and maroon jacket by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. He completed the l..
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The actors' mothers, Ujjala Padukone and Anju Bhavnani, and sisters, Anisha and Ritika, were all dressed in outfits by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. They couple's picture with the women in their lives looks just perfect for a bridal campaign.
The actors' mothers, Ujjala Padukone and Anju Bhavnani, and sisters, Anisha and Ritika, were all dressed in outfits by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. They couple's picture with the women in their liv..
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For the Konkani wedding ceremony, Deepika wore a pure gold zari Kanjivaram brocade silk saree gifted by her mother Ujjala Padukone. As per tradition, the bride wears an outfit bought by the mother.
Reportedly, the actress and her mum picked out the red saree with Gandaberunda (a two-headed bird) motifs from Bengaluru's Angadi Galleria. It was styled for the ceremony by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee who added a tissue Kanjeevaram veil, and completed the look with traditional jewellery.
Padukone opted for dark kohl-rimmed eyes and nude lips, and sported a floral bun with layers of gajra.
For the Konkani wedding ceremony, Deepika wore a pure gold zari Kanjivaram brocade silk saree gifted by her mother Ujjala Padukone. As per tradition, the bride wears an outfit bought by the mother.Re..
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Ranveer Singh was a traditional South Indian groom for the Konkani wedding in a white and gold kurta and dhoti by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
Ranveer Singh was a traditional South Indian groom for the Konkani wedding in a white and gold kurta and dhoti by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
For the Anand Karaj ceremony, Padukone looked resplendent in a red and gold Sabyasachi lehenga. The actress covered her head with a dupatta that had the incantation ‘Sada Saubhagyavati Bhava’ on the border.
She completed her look with heavy traditional jewellery including a big maatha tika and earrings. A gold nose ring, chooda, and kalire transformed her to a gorgeous North Indian bride. The only thing similar about Padukone's two wedding looks was that the actress styled her hair in a floral bun.
For the Anand Karaj ceremony, Padukone looked resplendent in a red and gold Sabyasachi lehenga. The actress covered her head with a dupatta that had the incantation ‘Sada Saubhagyavati Bhava’ on the ..
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Ranveer Singh complemented his bride in a red and gold Kanjeevaram sherwani by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The actor keep his look regal wearing strings of rubies, a jadau neckpiece, and a turban for the Anand Karaj.
Ranveer Singh complemented his bride in a red and gold Kanjeevaram sherwani by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The actor keep his look regal wearing strings of rubies, a jadau neckpiece, and a turban ..
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The newlyweds hosted the first of their three receptions in the country at The Leela hotel in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Padukone looked radiant in Advaya pure zari gold Kanjivaram silk saree, gifted to her by her mother and bought from Angadi Galleria. Designed by K Radharaman, the saree was one of the two purchased by Ujjala Padukone from the store - the actress wore the first saree for her Konkani wedding ceremony.
The 'Piku' actress, who paired the saree with a white blouse, was styled by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. She completed her look with a pearl necklace, an emerald choker, matching earrings, and chooda. Padukone opted for dark kohl-rimmed eyes, and a floral bun with layers of gajra.
Ranveer Singh looked dapper in a black, embroidered Rohit Bal sherwani with juttis to match.
The newlyweds hosted the first of their three receptions in the country at The Leela hotel in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Padukone looked radiant in Advaya pure zari gold Kanjivaram silk saree, gifted to..
Just last week, actress Priyanka Chopra and U.S. singer Nick Jonas had a two-day wedding at one of India's most ostentatious royal palaces.
Priyanka-Nick's Epic Sangeet Ceremony: Ambanis Join The Party; Isha, Sophie Turner Groove With Parineeti Chopra
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, who tied the knot in a Christian ceremony at Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan palace on Saturday, took to Instagram to share pictures from their sangeet ceremony. It was a night of love and laughter as the couples' families and friends grooved the night away.
The 36-year-old actress wrote on Instagram, "Nick and I were looking forward to the sangeet (musical evening), another pre-wedding ritual... and to see what each side had put together. And what a performance it was."
Both the families narrated the couple's love story through song and dance.
In Pic (clockwise from top right): Priyanka and Nick; Chopra with Isha Ambani and Parineeti; Sophie Turner with the groom's squad; Chopra with Nita and Mukesh Ambani.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, who tied the knot in a Christian ceremony at Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan palace on Saturday, took to Instagram to share pictures from their sangeet ceremony. It was a night..
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For the sangeet ceremony, Priyanka Chopra channelled her desi girl look in a saree paired with a shimmering blouse and a diamond choker. Nick Jonas complemented her in a midnight blue kurta.
For the sangeet ceremony, Priyanka Chopra channelled her desi girl look in a saree paired with a shimmering blouse and a diamond choker. Nick Jonas complemented her in a midnight blue kurta.
Nick Jonas brought out his Bollywood avatar as he grooved with family and friends at what looks like an epic night.
Nick Jonas brought out his Bollywood avatar as he grooved with family and friends at what looks like an epic night.
The Ambanis, who reached Jodhpur on Saturday just ahead of the sangeet ceremony, were spotted sitting front row with Chopra and her mother. Nita Ambani opted for a ivory lehenga with a leheria dupatta, while the Reliance Industries Chairman was dressed in a black bandhgala.
The Ambanis, who reached Jodhpur on Saturday just ahead of the sangeet ceremony, were spotted sitting front row with Chopra and her mother. Nita Ambani opted for a ivory lehenga with a leheria dupatt..
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Designed by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the decor at the function included fairy lights and mirror installations that lit up the Umaid Bhawan grounds. The designer-duo described the set up as an 'enchanted wonderland'.
The pictures by photographer Joseph Radhik showed the stars and their friends in full party mode.
Designed by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the decor at the function included fairy lights and mirror installations that lit up the Umaid Bhawan grounds. The designer-duo described the set up as an 'en..
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The 'Quantico' actress and mum Madhu Chopra had a special performance up their sleeve as they took to the stage. Just like her daughter, Madhu Chopra, too, was dressed in a saree - albeit in blue.
The 'Quantico' actress and mum Madhu Chopra had a special performance up their sleeve as they took to the stage. Just like her daughter, Madhu Chopra, too, was dressed in a saree - albeit in blue.
Jonas's family and friends, including 'Game Of Thrones' star Sophie Turner, also performed to both Bollywood and English songs. In her Instagram post, Chopra said that the night began as a 'fierce dance and song competition between the families but ended, as always, as a huge celebration of love'.
Jonas's family and friends, including 'Game Of Thrones' star Sophie Turner, also performed to both Bollywood and English songs. In her Instagram post, Chopra said that the night began as a 'fierce da..
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The Jonas brothers, Kevin, Joe, and Frankie, gave his brother company in traditional, Indian attire by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. While the groom was in blue, his groomsmen were all dressed in black.
The Jonas brothers, Kevin, Joe, and Frankie, gave his brother company in traditional, Indian attire by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. While the groom was in blue, his groomsmen were all dressed in blac..
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The night ended with a winning side - the bride's - who won a trophy for their performance. But at the end it was all about love, as the families and friends all got together for a picture with the couple.
The night ended with a winning side - the bride's - who won a trophy for their performance. But at the end it was all about love, as the families and friends all got together for a picture with the c..