When it comes to the Ambanis, grandeur is a given. The wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant is scheduled for July 12. Prior to the main event, the Ambani family hosted two extravagant pre-wedding celebrations, featuring performances by several global artists.
First Pre-Wedding Celebration
The initial pre-wedding event took place in Jamnagar, with performances by renowned artists such as Rihanna, Akon, Diljit Dosanjh, Lucky Ali, Arijit Singh, Pritam, and Shreya Ghoshal, entertaining the friends and family of the Ambanis and Merchants.
Second Pre-Wedding Celebration
The second star-studded pre-wedding celebration saw guests like Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and many others. The entertainment lineup included Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Pitbull, Guru Randhawa, and the Backstreet Boys.
Cost of Performances
Let’s explore the expenses the Ambanis incurred for these international stars:
- Rihanna, who performed at the first pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar, was paid Rs. 74 crore.
- Akon received around Rs. 2 to 4 crore.
- Shakira reportedly charged between Rs. 10 to 15 crore for the second pre-wedding bash.
- Katy Perry was paid Rs. 45 crore for her performance at a cruise party.
- Beyonce, who performed at Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s wedding, charged Rs. 33 crore at the time.
- Pritam charged somewhere around Rs. 40-50 lakh for his performance at Anant and Radhika’s pre-wedding.
- Arijit Singh usually charges Rs. 5 crore for his live performances at private events. He performed an electrifying jugalbandi with Shreya Ghoshal, who charged Rs. 25 lakh and more.
- Diljit Dosanjh set the stage on fire with his voice, jokes, and fun personality, reportedly earning Rs. 4 crore.
- Lucky Ali charged upwards of Rs. 10 lakh for his remarkable performance.
- Justin Bieber is said to be getting paid Rs. 83 crores for his performance at the sangeet ceremony, surpassing the fee of all the mega stars.
There are also rumors of Adele, Drake, and Lana Del Rey possibly performing at the wedding festivities, heightening anticipation among fans and the media.
Interestingly, the Ambanis hosted India’s most expensive wedding to date for Isha Ambani in 2018, which reportedly cost $100 million. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, both 29, are set to marry in a three-day Hindu ceremony in Mumbai starting from July 12.
