The Ambani family from India is known for their immense wealth (to the tune of $127.6 billion, to be exact) and this week, we were all reminded of this simple fact.
Case in point: the pre-wedding bash of Anant Ambani, the son of Asia's wealthiest man, and his longtime love, Radhika Merchant. They reportedly spent $183.6 million for the event. Yes, you read that correctly.
The highly anticipated three-day affair in Jamnagar was set to be a huge event, with a guest list of 1,200, Reuters first reported.
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Keep in mind, this is a pre-wedding — not the big day itself. The couple doesn't actually tie the knot until later this year in July. Here's everything we know about what is set to be the most expensive wedding of 2024, if this three-day-long pre-party is anything to go by.
Who are Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant?
Anant Ambani, aged 28, is the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani (Asia's wealthiest individual) and Nita Ambani.
Mukesh Ambani serves as the head of the Indian conglomerate Reliance, while his son — who is a Brown University graduate — holds a directorial position within Reliance's energy enterprises. The business deals in all sorts of things, from fossil fuels to developing solar panel manufacturing, as reported by BBC News.
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