KARACHI: India, so called democracy in hypocrites’ world, participant of innocent Palestinians’ bloodbath by sending its troops to close friend Israel, held great extravaganza by holding its tycoon Mukesh Ambani, his son’s three day pre-wedding ceremony. Event earned windfall for Ambani family through rain of high costing gifts.

According to reports Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook gifted castle like Yacht of Monaco brand costing about Rs 900 million, Sundar Pichai, Google CEO gifted luxury car of Rs 170 million, Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft presented private island of Rs 1,200 million, Ivanka Trump daughter of former president Donald Trump gifted blue diamond ring of Rs 30 million, King of Bhutan presented blue diamond necklace of 9 million, Bob Iger CEO of Walt Disney World presented blue diamond peacock Broach of Rs 50 million, Shantanu Narayen Adobe Co.

CEO offered Rs 250 million platinum Watch set, Brian Moynihan Chairman of Bank of America presented Rs 160 million Luxury Villa in Dubai, Palm Jumerah.                       

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant also received expensive gifts from Bollywood celebrities.

King of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan gifted car worth 55 million Indian rupees. Ranbir and Alia gifted beautiful clutch made of Diamonds. Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani gifted Gold and diamond Danesh Bhagwan and Lakshmi Devi idols.

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif gifted diamond bracelet and necklace to bride. Salman Khan gifted an expensive customised watch, which was especially made for Anant. Ajay Devgan and Kajol gifted Rolex Watch. Mukesh Ambani gifted Bentley car for first ride of Anant and Radhika. Mrs. Ambani gave silver utensils embellished with emerald.

Anant Ambani (28) is youngest son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, head of Indian conglomerate Reliance and his wife Nita Ambani. Graduate of Brown University, Anant is director at Reliance’s energy businesses, which range from fossil fuels to developing solar panel manufacturing that generates annual revenues of $ 110 billion.

Couple got engaged in traditional ceremony at Anant’s Mumbai residence in January 2023. Their wedding is scheduled to take place in July this year. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries has fortune estimated at $ 116.3 billion according to Forbes, making him 9th richest person in world.

Merchant and Ambani concluded their three-day pre-wedding celebration with festivities reportedly costing around 120 million pounds (US$152 million).

Before arrival of guests, Ambanis hosted culinary and community feats for 51,000 villagers living at Jamnagar and served them multiple dishes made by around 100 Indian chefs. All people had access to hairstylists and dressing teams available on house.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 12 2024

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