The wedding week of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant commenced with a vibrant haldi ceremony on Monday. The event was graced by numerous celebrities, setting the stage for what promises to be a grand wedding celebration.
Celebrity Attendance at the Haldi Ceremony:
The haldi ceremony saw the attendance of Bollywood’s finest, including Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, and Ananya Panday. Salman Khan arrived in an all-black traditional outfit, which he later changed to a yellow kurta to match the occasion’s theme. He greeted the paparazzi and even acknowledged their reference to his upcoming film “Sikandar.”
Ranveer Singh made a memorable entrance in a yellow kurta and palazzo pyjamas, enjoying a paan as a welcome gesture. Covered in haldi from head to toe, he bid goodbye to the paparazzi before leaving in his black SUV. Janhvi Kapoor, adorned in a yellow saree, attended with her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya’s brother, Veer Pahariya. The duo was seen accompanying Janhvi’s father, Boney Kapoor, who also donned a light yellow kurta-pyjama.
Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday, dressed in a multicolored lehenga and a light pink gown respectively, posed together for the photographers. Other notable attendees included Manushi Chhillar, Rahul Vaidya, Disha Parmar, Orhan Awatramani, filmmaker Atlee, and veteran actor Tina Ambani with her husband Anil Ambani.
About the Wedding Celebrations:
The wedding festivities are meticulously planned, adhering to traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah. Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in traditional Indian attire. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad, and the final event, Mangal Utsav, or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14.
Earlier this year, the couple hosted a series of pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, featuring a star-studded guest list from around the globe. The Ambani family also hosted a Sangeet Ceremony on July 5, which saw performances by global pop sensation Justin Bieber and other celebrities.