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Behind the scenes of a billionaire Indian wedding
The wedding of the year is upon us. After rounds of opulent pre-wedding festivities, Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia's richest man, are slated to get married this weekend in Mumbai. From the venue to the invite list, here’s what to know about the glitziest wedding of the year.
A STAR-STUDDED AFFAIR
The Ambanis will be surrounded by family, friends, and a who's who of business, entertainment, politics, and sport. The over-the-top festivities will be partially held at the family's luxurious Mumbai home, Antilia.
PRE-WEDDING FESTIVITIES
The pre-wedding celebrations have been extravagant, like hiring Rihanna for a private performance in March, and the most recent event — a sangeet ceremony last week in Mumbai — was no exception.
OUTSPOKEN CRITICS
The Ambanis have made headlines worldwide for their extravagance. But critics say it showed a telling disregard for the struggles of the many millions of Indians living in poverty.
