For love or money.
The world’s richest and most powerful people are partying up a storm in Jamanagar, India as part of a 3-day, $120 million bash to celebrate the impending wedding of billionaire Anant Ambani and his bride-to-be Radhika Merchant.
Ambani, 28, is the youngest son of India’s richest man, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, who boasts a jaw-dropping net worth of $116.8 billion.
The businessman has spared no expense for the extravaganza, inviting 1,200 wealthy elites from around the world to attend.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Rihanna all stepped out for Friday’s kick-off festivities, schmoozing with similarly well-heeled guests.
Trump, 42, dazzled in a sequined silver and gold gown as she posed for photos alongside her husband, 43, and their 12-year-old daughter, Arabella.
Trump, 42, dazzled in a sequined silver and gold gown as she posed for photos alongside her husband, 43, and their 12-year-old daughter, Arabella. via REUTERS
From geek to chic: Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan dolled up for the occasion. via REUTERS
Anant Ambani and his bride-to-be Radhika Merchant are pictured.
Bill Gates was seen swanning in to Friday’s festivities. Varinder Chawla / MEGA
The Ambani family joined Rihanna up on stage before she performed for the crowd. via REUTERSMeanwhile, Zuckerberg, 39, also looked similarly sleek as he cozied up with wife, Priscilla Chan, also 39.
The Facebook founder donned a dinner jacket embroidered with image of dragonflies, while Chan glammed up in a matching black and gold frock.
The Harvard grad completed her look with smokey eyeshadow and a bold red lip.
Bride-to-be Radhika Merchant was seen with her future in-laws, billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita. via REUTERS
The Trump-Kushners posed with billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Reliance/AFP via Getty Images
Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita are seen with their older son Akash Ambani, his wife Shloka Mehta and their young son. Reliance/AFP via Getty ImagesMeanwhile, Bill Gates, 68, was seen swanning into the event, where Rihanna, 36, performed a 90-minute set on stage.
But it wasn’t just international elites that were invited to the exclusive event.
Some of India’s local celebrities also turned out to party at the billionaire’s bash, including Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar.
Some of India’s biggest names also turned out to party at the billionaire’s bash, including Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn (center) and Akshay Kumar (right). Reliance/AFP via Getty Images
Ambani, 28, is youngest son of India’s richest man, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, who boasts a jaw-dropping net worth of $116.8 billion. Mukesh, Anant and Nita Ambani are pictured. via REUTERSThe festivities are set to stretch on until Sunday, with the weekend events expected to be just as opulent.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will wed later this year.
