Beyonce meets Bollywood as Asia's Richest Man Mukesh Ambani's daughter weds
Isha Ambani is all set to tie the knot with Piramal scion Anand in Mumbai.
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Clockwise from left: Isha Ambani; Mukesh Ambani with Isha and Anand; Beyonce.
By P R Sanjai and Anto Antony
India is preparing for what could be one of the world’s most expensive weddings ever, a spectacle that could even put the fictional nuptials in 'Crazy Rich Asians' to shame.
On Wednesday, Asia’s richest man - oil-and-telecom tycoon Mukesh Ambani - is scheduled to give away his daughter Isha to billionaire Ajay Piramal’s son, Anand. There have been a wide range of figures for how much the week-long extravaganza will cost. People familiar with the planning estimated the expense at about $100 million, while a person close to the family said the amount is not more than $15 million. The people asked not to be identified speaking on a private matter.
Invitees to the pre-wedding festivities, in the central Indian lake city of Udaipur, range from international celebrities such as Beyonce to politicians like Hillary Clinton and business tycoons including Henry Kravis, according to people familiar with the matter. The guest list is so long that the Ambanis and Piramals have taken over at least five five-star hotels nearby, and a war room has been set up in Mumbai to manage logistics, they said. According to local media reports, more than 100 chartered flights flew guests to and from Udaipur’s Maharana Pratap Airport.
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Isha Ambani & Anand Piramal's lavish pre-wedding celebration during the weekend in Udaipur was nothing less than a dream.
The Ambanis and Piramals hosted a grand two-day event at The Oberoi Udaivilas in the city of lakes.
Many top industrialists, politicians, sports personalities and Bollywood stars arrived in the city to be a part of the high-profile function.
Here's a look at who all headlined the event.
Isha Ambani & Anand Piramal's lavish pre-wedding celebration during the weekend in Udaipur was nothing less than a dream.The Ambanis and Piramals hosted a grand two-day event at The Oberoi Udaivilas ..
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The bride Isha Ambani (C) walks in with father Mukesh Ambani (L) and soon-to-be husband Anand Piramal.
Ambani was twinning with his daughter in a pink kurta.
The bride looked dazzling in a glittering white and pink lehenga, while the groom opted for a shimmering beige kurta-chudidaar.
The bride Isha Ambani (C) walks in with father Mukesh Ambani (L) and soon-to-be husband Anand Piramal.
Ambani was twinning with his daughter in a pink kurta.
The bride looked dazzling in a glitter..
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Isha Ambani & Anand Piramal performed on a special song for their pre-wedding weekend bash. The groom expressed his love to Isha and lifted her in his arms at the end of the performance.
Isha Ambani & Anand Piramal performed on a special song for their pre-wedding weekend bash. The groom expressed his love to Isha and lifted her in his arms at the end of the performance.
Mukesh Ambani's elder son Akash and his soon-to-be wife Shloka Mehta walked hand-in-hand during Isha-Anand's Sangeet function. While Isha's twin brother looked dapper in a bandhgala, Mehta opted for a peach, embellished lehenga.
Mukesh Ambani's elder son Akash and his soon-to-be wife Shloka Mehta walked hand-in-hand during Isha-Anand's Sangeet function. While Isha's twin brother looked dapper in a bandhgala, Mehta opted for ..
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Beyoncé proved she is the true queen at Isha-Anand's pre-wedding bash in Udaipur. She set the stage on fire and left the guests cheering with her powerful performances.
Beyoncé proved she is the true queen at Isha-Anand's pre-wedding bash in Udaipur. She set the stage on fire and left the guests cheering with her powerful performances.
The mother of the bride, Nita Ambani, prepared a special performance for the Sangeet night. She opted for an ivory saree with floral prints and an embellished border.
The mother of the bride, Nita Ambani, prepared a special performance for the Sangeet night. She opted for an ivory saree with floral prints and an embellished border.
The Ambanis and Piramals shook a leg on various songs, along with the stars. Mum Nita Ambani also dedicated a special dance performance suring the Maha Aarti on Saturday.
The Ambanis and Piramals shook a leg on various songs, along with the stars. Mum Nita Ambani also dedicated a special dance performance suring the Maha Aarti on Saturday.
Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani, who arrived Udaipur on Saturday, posted an Insta Story from the pre-wedding bash. She wore a silk red and black saree with gold zari, and completed her look with red lipstick.
In another post, make-up artist Mickey Contractor shared an image with 'inspirational' Rekha. Both were twinning in black for the function.
Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani, who arrived Udaipur on Saturday, posted an Insta Story from the pre-wedding bash. She wore a silk red and black saree with gold zari, and completed her look ..
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Isha, Akash and Mukesh Ambani greet the Piramals right before the Sangeet function. Karan Johar was also seen on the stage, but it is still not known if he played MC for the function.
Isha, Akash and Mukesh Ambani greet the Piramals right before the Sangeet function. Karan Johar was also seen on the stage, but it is still not known if he played MC for the function.
Anil Ambani, who is also Isha's paternal uncle, attended the grand celebration with wife Tina Ambani. While Anil wore a simple white kurta-pyjama, his actress-wife wore a red lehenga with intricate embroidery and mirror-embellishments.
Anil Ambani, who is also Isha's paternal uncle, attended the grand celebration with wife Tina Ambani. While Anil wore a simple white kurta-pyjama, his actress-wife wore a red lehenga with intricate e..
As gratitude to the city of Udaipur, the Ambanis donated enough food to feed 5,100 people three meals a day for four days, and set up a bazaar to showcase 108 traditional Indian paintings, pottery and other art from local artisans, according to a statement from a family representative.
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The main ceremony will be held at the patriarch’s home, the 27-story Antilia palace in Mumbai, and post-wedding events will be held in the city.
For the chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd., who overtook Jack Ma this year as Asia’s wealthiest man, Isha will be the first of his children to wed. After the festivities, the newlyweds are poised to move in to their $64-million diamond-themed mansion at the Gulita building in Mumbai, according to one of the people.
A Reliance representative didn’t respond to an emailed query, while a spokesperson for Piramal Enterprises Ltd. declined to comment.
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The Ambanis and Piramals welcomed their high-profile guests in Udaipur as they kicked off children Isha and Anand's pre-wedding festivities. Two of India's biggest business families are hosting their guests in the City of Lakes over the weekend, before the couple take their vows in a traditional ceremony in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The families will host a Maha Aarti and Sangeet ceremony today.
Here's a look at the who's who of the world who have landed in the city for the celebrations.
The Ambanis and Piramals welcomed their high-profile guests in Udaipur as they kicked off children Isha and Anand's pre-wedding festivities. Two of India's biggest business families are hosting their..
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Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a grand welcome by Mukesh and Nita Ambani as she arrived at the Oberoi Udaivilas hotel in Uadipur for Isha and Anand's pre-wedding celebrations. Clinton opted for a blue and maroon ensemble as she reached the venue. Mukesh Ambani opted for a maroon Nehru jacket, while wife Nita was dressed in an beige kurta with Benarasi dupatta. The entrance at the venue features a pink backdrop with Isha and Anand's initials.
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a grand welcome by Mukesh and Nita Ambani as she arrived at the Oberoi Udaivilas hotel in Uadipur for Isha and Anand's pre-wedding celebrations..
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Sachin Tendulkar and wife Anjali were twinning in blue as they reached Udaipur for Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's wedding festivities. The couple join a list of stars from the sports and entertainment industry who will spend the weekend celebrating with the couple.
Sachin Tendulkar and wife Anjali were twinning in blue as they reached Udaipur for Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's wedding festivities. The couple join a list of stars from the sports and entertainme..
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Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas arrived at the Udaipur airport for Isha-Anand's lavish pre-wedding extravaganza. Isha and Priyanka are friends and the bride-to-be even attended 'The Quantico' actress' elaborate bachelorette in Amsterdam. Not just that, Isha was also an integral part of Chopra's wedding entourage and was a bridesmaid for Priyanka-Nick's Christian wedding service which recently concluded in Jodhpur at the Umaid Bhavan Palace.
Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas arrived at the Udaipur airport for Isha-Anand's lavish pre-wedding extravaganza. Isha and Priyanka are friends and the bride-to-be even attended 'The Quantico' ..
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Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani (left) arrived at the Udaipur Airport with her husband Zubin Irani (extreme right).
The couple were twinning in black, but the actress-turned politician carried a maroon shawl to keep herself warm.
Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani (left) arrived at the Udaipur Airport with her husband Zubin Irani (extreme right).
The couple were twinning in black, but the actress-turned politician carri..
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Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih (L) also reached Udaipur to attend the pre-wedding celebrations of RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani's daughter. He joins the various leaders, from India and the world, for the two-day celebrations.
Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih (L) also reached Udaipur to attend the pre-wedding celebrations of RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani's daughter. He joins the various leaders, from India and the ..
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Abhishek Bachchan arrived in Udaipur with his actress wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aradhya. The former Miss World is seen wearing a simple, pink-coloured kurta, while hubby Abhishek stuck to a cool, casual look. The couple's daughter, Aradhya, looked cute-as-a-button, like always.
Abhishek Bachchan arrived in Udaipur with his actress wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aradhya. The former Miss World is seen wearing a simple, pink-coloured kurta, while hubby Abhishek stuck..
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Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal was also among those A-listers at the Udaipur bash. The minister will be sharing space with other world leaders including the Saudi oil minister.
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal was also among those A-listers at the Udaipur bash. The minister will be sharing space with other world leaders including the Saudi oil minister.
Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra were snapped at the Udaipur airport along with wife Amruta Fadnavis for RIL Chairman Mukesh and Nita Ambani's daughter, Isha Ambani's wedding to the Piramal scion, Anand Piramal.
Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra were snapped at the Udaipur airport along with wife Amruta Fadnavis for RIL Chairman Mukesh and Nita Ambani's daughter, Isha Ambani's..
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Jacqueline Fernandez and Parineeti Chopra join their fellow mates from B-town for the pre-wedding celebrations of RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani's daughter. It has been a whirlwind week for Parineeti what with attending cousin Priyanka Chopra's wedding functions. Parineeti was also seen mingling with Isha Ambani at Priyanka's bachelorette celebrations and the wedding.
Jacqueline Fernandez and Parineeti Chopra join their fellow mates from B-town for the pre-wedding celebrations of RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani's daughter. It has been a whirlwind week for Parineeti wha..
