Celebrities, politicians, and pop stars from around the world have descended on Mumbai for the wedding of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia’s wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani. Anant Ambani is set to marry Radhika Merchant, daughter of Indian pharmaceutical moguls Viren and Shaila Merchant, in a traditional Hindu ceremony taking place in Mumbai on Friday.

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The wedding festivities began with pre-celebrations and parties in March, followed by a European cruise that hosted over 800 guests.Friday's event brought together some of the most prominent figures from politics, entertainment, and sports, making for a star-studded red carpet.

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Notable political leaders were among the attendees, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was seen dancing with his wife Carrie and one of their young children as they arrived at the venue.Tony Blair, Johnson's predecessor, also made an appearance with his wife Cherie, both dressed in traditional Indian clothing. Their arrival coincided with Blair’s Labour Party regaining power in the UK.

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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian shared her arrival on Instagram, traveling with her sister Khloe, and hinted that their journey to the wedding might feature in the next season of The Kardashians.Sports personalities were well-represented, with Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni attending with his family and FIFA President Gianni Infantino arriving with his wife Leena Al Ashqar.

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WWE icon John Cena was also spotted at the event, entertaining photographers with his humor.Bollywood stars added their glamour to the occasion. Priyanka Chopra arrived in Mumbai with her husband, singer Nick Jonas, and the couple was reportedly seen enjoying the dance floor, according to Indian media.

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Kriti Sanon walked the red carpet in a pink lehenga, while Ananya Panday – who is a bridesmaid – appeared in a tiger-print yellow lehenga embroidered with “Anant’s Brigade” on the back.The couple’s wedding celebrations are likely to continue over several days. Parties have been reportedly planned for Saturday and Sunday and a grand reception is scheduled for Monday.<img

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alt="Reuters Tony Blair and his wife Cherie arriving at the wedding" />Former UK PM Tony Blair and his wife Cherie were among the political heavyweights in Mumbai<img src="

alt="Instagram Kim Kardashian" />International celebrities including

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reality&nbsp;&nbsp;TV&nbsp;star Kim Kardashian are in Mumbai for the grand wedding on Friday<img src="

alt="Instagram Kim and Khloe Kardashian" />Kim Kardashian and her sister Khloe were seen taking a ride on a tuk-tuk in the city<img src="

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alt="Getty Images Actress Priyanka Chopra and her husband singer Nick Jonas arrive in Mumbai to attend wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on July 11, 2024 in Mumbai" />The who’s who of Bollywood are joining the celebrations. Actress Priyanka Chopra arrived in Mumbai with her husband, singer Nick Jonas, on Friday<img src="

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Images Decorations at Antilia private residence of Industrialist Mukesh Ambani, ahead of his son Anant Ambani's wedding with Radhika Merchant at Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill on July 10, 2024 in Mumbai" />The Ambani residence in Mumbai has been lit up and decorated for the wedding<img src="

alt="Reuters Folk musicians perform outside the home of

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businessman Mukesh Ambani ahead of his son Anant Ambani's wedding to Radhika Merchant in Mumbai, India, July 10, 2024" />Folk musicians performed outside Mukesh Ambani’s Mumbai home ahead of the wedding<img src="

alt="Reuters A decorated vehicle rides past Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani's residence Antilia in Mumbai on July 3,

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2024" />A decorated vehicle rides past the Ambani residence<img src="

alt="EPA WWE legend John Cena waves to reporters" />WWE legend John Cena joked with reporters as he walked the red carpet<img src="

alt="Reuters Security guards patrol the

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residence of Mukesh Ambani during the haldi function of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant before" />Security has been tightened around the house, while traffic restrictions are in place on the roads leading to and away from the wedding venue<img src="

alt="Reliance Kriti Sanon " />Actress Kriti Sanon walked the red carpet in a pink lehenga ahead of

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the wedding ceremony at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai on Friday<img src="

alt="Reliance Ananya Panday" />Bollywood star and bridesmaid Ananya Panday appeared in a tiger-print yellow lehenga embroidered with “Anant’s Brigade” on the back<img

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alt="Reliance Madhuri Dixit" />Actress and&nbsp;&nbsp;TV&nbsp;personality Madhuri Dixit was decked out in jewels and gold embroidery for the occasion<img src="

alt="Reliance Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi and daughter"

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/>Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni arrived with his family<img src="

alt="Reliance Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan" />The children of actor Saif Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan<img src="

alt="Reliance A.R. Rahman and his

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wife" />Grammy and Academy award-winning musician A.R. Rahman is reported to be performing at the wedding<img src="

alt="Reliance Rajinikanth" />Tamil actor Rajinikanth was seen dancing with the groom<img src="

alt="Reliance Suhana and Aryan Khan"

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/>Suhana and Aryan Khan, daughter and son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan<img src="

alt="Reliance karan johar" />Indian filmmaker and&nbsp;&nbsp;TV&nbsp;personality Karan Johar dressed in a white kurta<img src="

alt="ANI A video of Mukesh Ambani

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and wife Nita Ambani with their grandchildren played during the sangeet ceremony" />A video of Mukesh and wife Nita Ambani with their grandchildren was released at a pre-wedding ceremony last week<img src="

alt="ANI Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani and his fiancé Radhika Merchant present a special perform during the

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sangeet ceremony ahead of their wedding, at Jio World Centre in Mumbai on 6 July" />The couple has also performed at some of their events<img src="

alt="Getty Images Billionaire tycoon and Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani (centre R) alongwith his family attends a traditional wedding ritual ahead of the wedding of his son Anant Ambani

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to Radhika Merchant, at his residence Antilia in Mumbai on July 3, 2024. " />Mukesh Ambani (centre right) attended a wedding ritual with his family at his residence last week<img src="

alt="Reuters Actor Katrina Kaif, her husband and actor Vicky Kaushal, actor Ranveer Singh and his wife and actor Deepika Padukone pose during pre-wedding

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celebrations" />A host of Bollywood stars have been attending the celebrations over the past few months. Seen here, from left: Actors Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone during the pre-wedding celebrations in March<img src="

alt="Reuters Actors Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan perform during the pre-wedding

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celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 2, 2024" />Bollywood icons Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan performed at the pre-wedding event in Jamnagar, Gujarat, in March<img src="

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Indian actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor pose for a picture on the red carpet during the sangeet ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at Jio World Centre, Mumbai, India, July 5, 2024." />Bollywood couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor on the red carpet before a pre-wedding ritual last week<img src="

alt="Reuters Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman

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of Reliance Industries, Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani, Nita Ambani, Rihanna, Isha Piramal, Anand Piramal, Shloka Mehta Ambani and Akash Ambani react during pre-wedding celebrations of Anant and Radhika in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 1, 2024" />Pop icon Rihanna’s performance at the celebrations in Jamnagar made global headlines<img src="

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alt="Instagram Justin Bieber performing at a party for the Ambanis" />This week, as the final set of celebrations kicked off in Mumbai, popstar Justin Bieber performed for the wedding party

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