The world has been shocked by Mukesh Ambani's extravagant spending on his son Anant Ambanis and Radhika Merchant's wedding. The extravagant nature of this high-profile event is highlighted by the estimated ₹5000 crore total expenditure, which is expected to rise due to spiraling costs.
Just the pre-wedding events have been amazing. The festivities were infused with a hint of international glitz and glamour when international pop sensation Rihanna was reportedly paid ₹74 crore for her performance. At a whopping ₹83 crore, Justin Bieber's appearance for the sangeet night was even more extravagant.
With singer Rema fetching ₹25 crore for a single song and Katy Perry receiving ₹45 crore for her performance at the exclusive cruise celebrations, the entertainment lineup just got better. Having received ₹7 crore for their performance at one of the pre-wedding events, the Backstreet Boys also made an impression.
Lucky Ali performed for a much smaller fee of ₹10 lakh, while another well-known artist, Shakira, charged between ₹10 and 15 crore for her appearance at a second pre-wedding celebration. Indian music fan favorite Arijit Singh received ₹5 crore for his participation in the celebrations. For his performance at the Jamnagar celebrations, Diljit Dosanjh was paid ₹4 crore.
In addition to the astronomical artist fees, pre-wedding costs totaled ₹2500 crore and included Celebrity Ascent private jets and top-notch security. This substantial cost emphasizes the scope and opulence of wedding preparation.
Not just because of the guest list and performances but also because of the enormous amount of expenditure and preparation that went into the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, it has become one of the most talked-about occasions of the year.