Mumbai, India, will experience a significant traffic halt due to the upcoming wedding of Mukesh Ambani’s son, the richest man in Asia. This major event, expected to attract celebrities and elite business and political figures, will disrupt traffic in a key part of the city for four days of lavish celebrations.
The wedding of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of the billionaire, and his longtime girlfriend Radhika Merchant is the culmination of a series of extravagant celebrations that have taken place throughout the year. The police have stated that this grand wedding is considered a "public event" due to the anticipated attendance of important personalities from India and around the world.
Access to roads near the wedding venue, the Jio World Convention Centre owned by the Reliance Group in Mumbai's central business district, will be limited to vehicles associated with the wedding from 1 PM to midnight during the period from July 12 to 15, a decision that has raised concerns among local residents.
While organizers have remained tight-lipped about the guest list, it is expected to be filled with social stars. Last week, Justin Bieber performed a private concert for hundreds of guests ahead of the wedding and took photos with the couple. In March, Rihanna sang at separate pre-wedding celebrations that lasted three days in the western state of Gujarat, which were attended by notable figures like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg among 1,200 guests. The Ambani family also organized an extravagant European cruise before the wedding, with 800 guests including Bollywood stars and cricket players.
