Defender for son-in-law, 150 dishes, Dubai models, Bollywood stars & horse race with SUV prize: Anant Singh pulls out all stops for daughter Shivangi's wedding

A luxury Land Rover Defender worth nearly Rs 3 crore for the bridegroom, a BMW worth around Rs 1 crore for his younger son, a horse-racing competition with an SUV as the top prize and a food spread featuring more than 150 dishes. Mokama MLA Anant Singh is leaving no stone unturned to make his daughter Shivangi Singh's wedding a grand affair.

The celebrations are being planned on an elaborate scale in Ladma village, with a wedding venue spread across more than 10 bighas, a separate ground for horse racing, elaborate decorations and performances by Bollywood and Bhojpuri artists. Six models from Dubai are also expected to be part of the celebrations, according to a TOI report.

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Singh's younger daughter, Shivangi, is set to marry Rishikesh Kumar, also known as Ankit, on November 25. He is the son of commandant Ranvijay Kumar of Krishnanagar in Bihta, Patna. Rishikesh holds an MBA degree and has reportedly lived in the United States for around 11 years.

Rs 3-crore Land Rover Defender and Rs 1-crore BMW for Anant Singh's family

One of the biggest talking points ahead of the wedding is the luxury Land Rover Defender, estimated to be worth between Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 3 crore. The vehicle, which has already arrived in Ladma, is a gift for the bridegroom.

A BMW worth around Rs 1 crore has also been arranged for Singh's youngest son, Abhinav, whose 'janeu' ceremony will take place alongside the wedding celebrations.

Puneet Kumar, Singh's eldest son-in-law, said the Defender was selected by Shivangi and gifted to her on her birthday. She completed her schooling in Delhi and pursued her post-graduation from Delhi University.

Anant Singh's daughter's wedding: 10-bigha venue and 30-foot stage

The wedding venue is being developed across more than 10 bighas of land, while a separate ground measuring nearly 12 bighas is being prepared for the horse-racing competition.

The arrangements are being planned to accommodate around four lakh visitors, with the family preparing for the possibility of an even larger turnout.

The decorations are also expected to be elaborate. A nearly 30-foot-high stage, inspired by Jaipur's Patrakar Chauraha, is being constructed for the 'jaimala' ceremony. Flowers are being sourced from China and Bengaluru, while decorative materials are being brought in from different parts of the country. Workers specialising in tent arrangements have been brought from Mau in Uttar Pradesh, with a dedicated event company overseeing the preparations.

Recalling the scale of his own wedding, Puneet Kumar said, "I was married to Raj Nandini, eldest daughter of Singh, in 2015. In my wedding, only parking was made on around 4 bighas of land."

Horse race with SUV, motorcycle and scooter prizes

A horse-racing competition is among the major attractions planned for November 25. Scheduled to take place between 2 pm and 4 pm, the event is expected to feature riders from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and several other states.

Manish Kumar, an associate of Singh, said the winner would receive an SUV, while the runner-up would be awarded a motorcycle. The participant finishing third would take home a scooter.

A separate ground spanning nearly 12 bighas is being prepared to host the competition.

More than 150 dishes, Bollywood and Bhojpuri artists at wedding

Food is another major part of the wedding arrangements, with the menu expected to feature more than 150 varieties of dishes. The spread will include traditional Bihari preparations as well as specialities from other states.

The dessert selection will include kaju katli and Silao khaja, a famous sweet from Nalanda known for its distinctive 52-layer structure.

The celebrations will also feature performances by Bollywood and Bhojpuri artists. Six models from Dubai are expected to attend as part of the entertainment programme.

PM Modi, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad among guests invited

Singh has expressed his wish to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD president Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Prasad Yadav to the wedding. Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar has already received an invitation.

The wedding preparations are unfolding even as Singh faces a legal development in the Dularchand murder case. The Supreme Court has directed him to surrender on December 4.

Despite the political and legal backdrop, Singh has said there will be no distinction between guests on political grounds. He has also said that visitors from anywhere in the world, including India and Pakistan, would be welcome at the celebrations.


Inputs from TOI