A grand celebration: Anant and Radhika's extravagant wedding commences in Mumbai

The much-anticipated wedding of Anant Ambani, youngest son of Asia's richest businessman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant has begun today at the Jio World Center. This grand celebration, steeped in tradition and opulence, will span three days, concluding on July 14.

The wedding festivities kicked off at 3 PM with Anant and Radhika's procession, marking the beginning of a series of lavish events. The Jio World Center, an architectural marvel capable of hosting 16,000 guests, has been adorned for the occasion, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

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The guest list reads like a who’s who of global and domestic dignitaries. Notable attendees include former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Siddharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, and many more. High-profile figures such as Kim Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, and political luminaries like Andhra DCM Pawan Kalyan and CM Mamata Banerjee have also been spotted.

Today's highlight will be the Varamala ceremony at 8 PM, followed by the traditional wedding rituals performed by the Ambani family at 9:30 PM. The exact time for the nuptials remains a closely guarded secret, adding an element of mystique to the proceedings.

Tomorrow, the newlyweds will be blessed in a special program, and the festivities will culminate in a grand reception on July 14. The estimated cost of this spectacular event is around Rs 2,500 crore.

To ensure seamless transportation, the Ambani family has chartered three Falcon-2000 jets, and more than 100 private jets are flying in guests. The guest list is expected to expand further with the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, and self-help coach Jay Shetty.