Rihanna, Katy Perry, the Backstreet Boys, Andrea Bocelli, and Justin Bieber. This is not a Coachella line-up, but there's another reason they have headlined all major news channels recently. It's courtesy of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The Ambani wedding extravaganza that kicked off in Jamnagar with pre-wedding ceremonies and then traversed all the way from Palermo to Portofino is gearing up for the big day on July 12 in Mumbai.
After the versatility of an array of themes like Mela Rouge, An Evening in Everland, La Dolce far Niente, La Dolce Vita, and Le Masquerade, and spectacles like the Glass Palace and a massive drone show, the Ambani wedding celebrations are set to immerse at the Jio World Convention Center.
The recently minted legacy of Jio and the philanthropic initiative of Nita Mukesh Ambani come together at the Jio World Convention Centre. This venue, generally open to the public, references India’s vibrant heritage through the cultural metaphor of a lotus. A monumental structure in the heart of Mumbai, the Jio World Convention Center anchors world-class innovation through an assemblage of lavish spaces, extraordinary public art, and unparalleled features. These 6 facts highlight the splendour of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding venue.
Swarovski Crystals
The country’s largest proscenium in the Grand Theatre is veiled with a jaded surprise. Adorned with the gleam of 8,400 Swarovski crystals, the lighting system is a glittering marvel. Intended to create a multidimensional experience for the visitors, the theatre is enhanced by massive lotus-themed sound reflectors accompanied with the twinkle of the crystals. They can adapt and transform according to the purpose of the performance and lend an aesthetic vision to a technological accessory.
Grand Performance Venues
The Jio World Convention Center is home to the country’s most advanced and innovative performing arts theatres. Spread amongst the Grand Theatre, the Studio Theatre, and the Cube, an array of the best-equipped spaces cater to all kinds of performance requirements. Integrated Dolby Atmos Surround Sound System, telescopic seating, a tension wire grid, and movable stages accompanied with integrated recording and projection facilities, the technological advancements are allied forces of the mystical realms formed within the theatre walls. Boasting of the first virtual acoustic enabled auditorium and the country’s largest proscenium, superlative features and services offer an insight into a supreme avenue for the performing arts.
Kamal Kunj
One of the country’s largest ever commissioned Pichwai paintings, Kamal Kunj is an excellence and display of one of the finest art forms of India. A 400-year art form from the area of Nathdwara, Rajasthan, Pichwai paintings are miniature recordings of elements of nature, festivities and celebrations, changing seasons, and important events. Enveloped by intricacy and details, this painting is part of a revival project by the Reliance Foundation.
World’s Largest Elevator
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center is the newest avenue for couture weddings, just like the most scintillating wedding of the year, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Promising to create an extraordinary experience for the guests, they partnered with Kone to create a massive elevator that can accommodate approximately 235 people. It is originally intended to function as a spectacular mode of entry for members of the wedding baraat, while offering all round scenic views through its transparent glass walls.
Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Clouds’
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has created a 90-piece permanent public installation within the Jio World Convention Center. Designed with stainless steel structures, it mimics the sky. A departure from Kusama’s famous polka dot works, amoebic and organic cloud structures are displayed on the ground. The polka dots come into play at a temporary installation titled the ‘Infinity Mirrored Room’, where a series of LED lights suspended at various heights from the ceiling are infinitely multiplied through a series of mirrors overlapping the walls of a room. Illusions are a core concept in Kusama’s works, and reflect in the manifestations of these public art installations.
Lotus-inspired Fountain of Joy
A lyrical poem between the elements of fire and water and a sensory treat through light and sound, the Fountain of Joy is an invigorating spectacle. Termed as Mumbai’s first choreographed fountain show, it is hosted at the majestic Dhirubhai Ambani Square, the pinnacle of the almost 25-acre Jio World Convention Center. Soaring to 45 feet, the flamboyance of the fountain lies in its unconventional sync with the roar of music amidst the magic of light and colour in the Mumbai sky.
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