Since the announcement of the wedding between Anant Ambani, the youngest member of the Ambani family, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of Indian businessman Viren Merchant, there has been significant buzz surrounding the event. Anant Ambani is renowned for his dedication to animal welfare, while Radhika Merchant is passionate about the classical Indian dance form Bharatnatyam. With attention focused on every detail from the guest list to the gifts and food, the upcoming wedding promises to be an extravagant affair. The couple, Anant and Radhika, were engaged in a traditional Gol Dhana ceremony in January of the previous year, and their wedding is scheduled to take place on July 12th.
According to media reports, the pre-wedding celebrations are scheduled to take place from March 1st to March 3rd in Jamnagar, Gujarat. An estimated 1,000 guests are expected to attend the festivities. The three-day event will feature various themes and dress codes, following a pre-planned itinerary. The first day, themed ‘An Evening in Everland’ (March 1st), calls for evening cocktail attire. On the second day, guests will experience ‘A Walk on the Wildside’ (March 2nd), followed by activities at Mela Rouge with a ‘jungle fever’ dress code. The final day includes two events named ‘Tusker Trails and Hashtakshar’ (March 3rd), where guests will explore the beauty of Jamnagar and dress in ethnic Indian attire for Hashtakshar.
When it comes to the cuisine served during the pre-wedding ceremonies, reports suggest that a team of 21 chefs from Indore will be crafting delectable dishes for the guests. These three days are anticipated to offer the ultimate culinary delight for those attending the festivities.
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According to ABP News, the chefs have been recruited from the Jardin Hotel. Among the 21 chefs, only one is male, while the remaining 20 are female. The Director of Jardin Hotel revealed to the media outlet that over 2500 dishes will be prepared during the three-day pre-wedding celebrations. The menu will feature a diverse range of cuisines including Japanese, Thai, Mexican, and Parsi Thali, in addition to Pan Asian cuisine.
Providing further details, Sharma revealed that there will be 75 varieties of dishes for breakfast, over 225 varieties for lunch, 275 varieties for dinner, and 85 items included in the midnight meal. The midnight meal is scheduled from 12 midnight to 4 am, and meticulous arrangements have been made to ensure that no item is repeated throughout the duration.
Guests can look forward to a dedicated Indori Sarafa food counter, featuring authentic dishes from Indore such as Indori Kachori, Bhutte Ka Kees, Khopra Patties, Upma, and Indori Poha Jalebi. Additionally, the chefs will bring spices from Indore to ensure an authentic Indori flavor, as reported.
According to media reports, the roster of confirmed attendees for the eagerly anticipated pre-wedding celebrations includes prominent figures such as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and Bank of America Chairman Brian Thomas Moynihan.
Furthermore, numerous distinguished individuals from the realms of sports and entertainment, both in India and abroad, are set to honor the occasion with their presence.
Renowned Bollywood luminaries including members of the Bachchan family, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh are among the esteemed guests expected to grace the event. Additionally, star performers such as American pop icon Rihanna and India’s singing sensation Arijit Singh will captivate the audience with live performances.
Kicking off the pre-wedding festivities, the Ambani family recently performed the Anna Seva (community food service) in villages located around Jamnagar.
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