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July 13, 2024

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Wedding celebrations begin for son of Asia's richest man

Kim Kardashian, Sir Tony Blair, Boris Johnson and David Beckham are among the global celebrities and political leaders in India's financial hub this weekend for the wedding of the youngest son of Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani.

imageyear. The Anant Ambani, 29, is marrying his longtime girlfriend, Radhika Merchant, in what many are calling the wedding of the festivities are being held at the family-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai and at their family residence, marking the climax of months of wedding events featuring performances by pop stars such as Rihanna and Justin Bieber.

imageThe four-day wedding celebrations began with a traditional Hindu ceremony yesterday which will be followed by a grand reception through the weekend. The guest list includes Saudi Aramco CEO Amin H Nasser, the Kardashians, Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Drake, according to local media. The Ambani family has not confirmed the guest list.

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