Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber recently graced Mumbai with his presence, performing at a star-studded sangeet ceremony for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The lavish event forms part of the extensive wedding festivities celebrating the union of Asia’s wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son and his fiancée.
Flying in from Los Angeles, Bieber arrived at Mumbai airport in the early hours of Friday morning, sporting a casual look with an oversized pink T-shirt and bucket hat. The city buzzed with excitement as fans and media caught glimpses of the international superstar.
The sangeet night, held in Mumbai on July 5, saw Bieber take the stage to perform some of his biggest hits, including his 2015 chart-topper “Sorry.” His electrifying performance dazzled an audience packed with VIPs and Bollywood elites. Among the notable attendees were Bollywood titan Salman Khan and cricket legend M.S. Dhoni. Reports have suggested that Bieber was paid an impressive sum, rumored to be up to $10 million, for his appearance at the event.
Photos and videos of the concert quickly flooded social media, showing Bieber in action and capturing the thrill of the evening. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, both 29 and childhood friends, have spared no expense in celebrating their forthcoming union. The wedding itself is scheduled for a three-day Hindu ceremony beginning on July 12.
This sangeet party is just one of several opulent gatherings the couple has hosted. Earlier in the year, in February, they threw a three-day gala in the state of Gujarat. Among the highlights was a performance by global music icon Rihanna, marking her first concert since her 2023 Super Bowl appearance. Guests at that event included high-profile personalities like Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump, daughter of former US president Donald Trump.
Not stopping there, Anant and Radhika embarked on a four-day Mediterranean cruise in June, complete with a masquerade ball in a French chateau in Cannes.
. Pop star Katy Perry headlined the musical entertainment, ensuring the cruise was a memorable affair for all aboard. The A-list festivities also featured performances from the Backstreet Boys, US rapper Pitbull, and renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
The Ambani family is no stranger to hosting grandiose weddings. Anant’s father, Mukesh Ambani, who chairs Reliance Industries, famously held what is considered India’s most expensive wedding to date for his daughter in 2018. That extravagant affair reportedly cost $100 million and included a performance by none other than Beyoncé.
Mukesh Ambani, 67, stands as one of the world’s most influential tycoons, ranked 11th on Forbes’ billionaire list with a fortune exceeding $113 billion. Apart from his vast business empire spanning oil, gas, and petrochemicals, Ambani has expanded Reliance Industries to include thriving sectors such as retail, telecommunications, and an Indian Premier League cricket team. He is also a prominent ally of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Radhika Merchant, on the other hand, hails from an influential background as well. She is the daughter of prominent pharmaceutical moguls, adding another layer of prestige to the union. The couple’s journey from childhood friends to soon-to-be-married has captivated many, adding a touch of romance to their high-profile engagements.
Back at the sangeet, as the tunes of Bieber’s hits filled the night, guests rejoiced in the aura of celebration and luxury that has come to define the Ambani family’s social calendar. The evening set a new benchmark for celebrity-studded events in India, blending international glamour with local tradition.
As the day of the grand Hindu ceremony approaches, anticipation continues to build. The sequence of extravagant events underlines not just the wealth and influence of the Ambani family but also their penchant for celebrating significant milestones with unparalleled grandeur.
In a nation where Bollywood stars and cricket legends are idolized, the addition of global music icons like Justin Bieber to such ceremonies adds an international flair, making every event a spectacle to remember. As pictures and anecdotes from the sangeet continue to circulate, it is clear that Justin Bieber’s performance has set a high bar for the upcoming wedding festivities.
