From Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt, Here Are 13 of The Best Dressed Guests at Ambani Pre-Wedding Festivities

Guests came dressed to the nines in traditional attire and glamorous ensembles for the elaborate three-day affair

The spectacular pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant took place this weekend in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

As the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, India’s biggest business tycoon and chairman of Reliance Industries, and the daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO and Vice Chairman of Encore Healthcare, the couple are set to get married in July, in what is touted to be one of the most elaborate Indian weddings of the year.

Known for throwing lavish wedding parties, the Ambani family spared no expense for their son and his wife-to-be this weekend, with some 1200 guests in attendance at the ritzy affair.

The guest list included some of the world’s most influential people in business, Bollywood stars, and a who’s who of Indian social circles. The likes of Rihanna, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump were in attendance.

For the three-day affair, guests came dressed to the nines in traditional attire and glamorous ensembles in line with the theme of each event.

Day one saw a lavish cocktail party with the theme ‘An Evening in Everland’ which concluded with a performance by Rihanna. On day two, guest were invited to take ‘A Walk on the Wildside’ as they explored the Ambanis’ animal rescue centre, coupled with entertainment, while on day three, they immersed into ‘Tusker Trails’ exploring Jamnagar’s green expanses. Later in the day, guests gathered for the traditional ‘Hashtakshar’ ceremony.

Below, Bazaar Arabia rounds up some of the most stylish guests from Anant and Radhika’s glamorous wedding party.

Isha Ambani

Sister of the groom, Isha Ambani looked regal in a two custom Manish Malhotra creations.

Nita Ambani

Mother of the groom, Nita Ambani, also wore custom Manish Malhotra and accesorized with extravagant emerald jewels.

Deepika Padukone

The actress looked regal in a black number on day one with her husband, Ranveer Singh. She also donned traditional sarees and exquisite jewellery for the following celebrations over the weekend.
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Alia Bhatt

The British-Indian star stunned in a royal blue Andrea Brocca number. She also wore a fully embellished gold saree on day three.

Ivanka Trump

Ivanka looked elegant in a metallic number by Indian couturier Manish Malhotra for an ‘Evening in Everland.’ She also donned an exquisite traditional white creation and emerald jewels from the designer on day two.


Kareena Kapoor

The legendary film star looked gorgeous in a blush pink saree featuring intricate beadwork. She tied the look together with statement turquois earrings. Then, on night three, she switched up her looked with a fully beaded black metallic ensemble.


Karisma Kapoor

The actress stunned in a white two-piece for a night with Indian singer and songwriter Diljit Dosanjh, who performed at the festivities. She also wore a traditional brown ensemble by designer Sabyasachi.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

The wife of Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, donned three gorgeous outfits for the three-day affair, each featuring a whimsical floral theme with a traditional Indian twist. The couple were adorable in co-ordinating outfits.


Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor turned heads in her roster of elaborate outfits.


Kiara Advani

The Bollywood star went the bombshell route with a skin-tight black gown on night one. Then on night three, she stunned in a blush pink saree, matching with her husband Sidharth Maholtra.

Sara Ali Khan

The actress was dripping in pearls in a gorgeous two-piece creation and matching scarf.