In the glitzy world of high-profile weddings, the upcoming nuptials of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani, to Radhika Merchant, daughter of esteemed business figures Viren and Shaila Merchant, are making headlines. The extravagant affair, set to be a grand celebration, has sparked interest worldwide.
While expectations are high for a lavish event, recent clarifications from Guinness World Records have revealed that this wedding will not claim the title of the world’s most expensive wedding. That prestigious record is held by another Indian family, as confirmed by the renowned record-keeping organization.
The record-setting wedding that still holds the crown for the most expensive belongs to Vanisha Mittal, daughter of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, and businessman Amit Bhatia. Their opulent six-day celebration back in 2004 at the historic Palace of Versailles in France reportedly came with a jaw-dropping price tag of $55 million.
In addition to the wedding buzz, the text in the image also highlighted the immense wealth of Lakshmi Mittal, pegging his net worth at over Rs 1.38 lakh crore. However, in the ever-changing landscape of fortunes, it is essential to note that wealth estimates are prone to fluctuations. Recent reports from Forbes indicate that as of April 2024, Lakshmi Mittal‘s net worth stands at an impressive US$16.4 billion.
As the world eagerly awaits the union of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, the comparisons to past extravagant weddings and the allure of high society continue to captivate audiences globally.