The Ambani Wedding: A spectacular celebration that got the world’s icons under one roof
From Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh to Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, and John Cena, the Ambani–Merchant wedding wasn’t just a celebration of love—it was the moment global icons came together in India for a wedding like no other.
A year ago, Mumbai became the epicentre of the world’s gaze as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant tied the knot in a wedding that seamlessly blended tradition, scale, and the power of influence. It was a celebration where couture met culture, rituals met reverence, and India’s grand hospitality met the world’s most recognisable names.
The guest list read like a roll call of global and Indian icons. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, and Janhvi Kapoor brought Bollywood royalty to the mandap, each turning heads in lehengas, sarees, and bandhgalas crafted by India’s leading designers. Anil Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan danced alongside the baraat, while Shah Rukh Khan added his signature warmth to the festivities, making it clear that this was a family celebration at heart, no matter the scale.
But the Ambani–Merchant wedding wasn’t limited to Indian celebrity glamour alone. It became a stage where global icons embraced India’s traditions with grace and genuine excitement. Kim and Khloé Kardashian, in custom Indian couture, shared glimpses of mehendi moments with their followers, while John Cena, Mark Zuckerberg, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, and Bill Gates arrived in Mumbai, immersing themselves in the vibrance of India’s rituals, music, and cuisine.
Across the sprawling wedding venue, Rihanna’s live performance of “Diamonds” lit up the night, followed by Diljit Dosanjh’s Punjabi beats, creating a musical tapestry that merged global stardom with local energy. It was a moment where couture gowns stood beside chikankari kurtas, and the glow of chandeliers reflected off mirror-work lehengas, each element reminding the world of India’s ability to blend luxury with tradition seamlessly.
As images from the wedding travelled across timelines and headlines globally, it was clear: the Ambani–Merchant wedding had redefined what it means to celebrate love at scale, making India the ultimate wedding destination and proving that when the world comes together under one mandap, it becomes a moment for the ages.
All images: Reliance
