Jul 8, 2024,04:42pm EDT
Topline: Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son and his fiancée have organized a star-studded lineup for their lavish wedding and pre-wedding celebrations, featuring performances by pop icons such as Justin Bieber and Rihanna.
Bieber—who shared photos and videos of the event on Instagram on Saturday—performed for the couple, their family, and friends at a private pre-wedding event in Mumbai this weekend, according to the BBC.
Earlier this year, Rihanna performed her first full-length concert in years at the couple’s initial pre-wedding party in March, which also featured magician David Blaine, Akon, and several Bollywood performers.
In May, the couple hosted a second pre-wedding celebration on a cruise ship in Italy, featuring performances from David Guetta, The Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, and Pitbull, according to Vanity Fair.
While artists are often discreet about their fees for private performances, the BBC reports that the Ambanis were rumored to pay Bieber around $10 million and Rihanna about $7 million, though a local news outlet suggested Rihanna and her team received nearly $9 million.
What to Watch For: Who will perform at the actual wedding on Friday. The BBC has reported rumors that Adele might be the performer, but the family has not confirmed any details.
News Peg: Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries chairman and Asia’s richest man, is set to marry businesswoman Radhika Merchant in ceremonies next weekend. The first pre-wedding event in March was attended by numerous billionaires, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, as well as other notable figures like Karlie Kloss and Ivanka Trump.
Forbes Valuation: Forbes estimates Mukesh Ambani’s net worth at approximately $124 billion as of Monday afternoon, making him the 11th wealthiest person in the world. Reliance Industries operates in sectors including energy, telecom, and retail.
Surprising Fact: One of the pop stars hired by the Ambani family, Rihanna, is also a billionaire. Forbes estimates her net worth at $1.4 billion, primarily due to her cosmetics line, though it’s still a far cry from Ambani’s 12-figure fortune.
Key Background: The couple got engaged in a traditional ceremony in January 2023 and are reportedly childhood sweethearts. In March, Merchant told Vogue she recognizes that the ceremonies and events they are having “is a privilege few people experience,” and feels truly blessed. The Ambanis are known for hiring top-tier performers for private events. When Mukesh Ambani’s daughter, Isha, married in 2018, Beyoncé headlined the pre-wedding party. A year later, at his son Akash’s wedding, Chris Martin of Coldplay and The Chainsmokers performed.