The “Ambani Standard” – Mukesh Ambani Burned ₹300 Crore on Global Stage Icons!

Mumbai(The Uttam Hindu): It’s been a year since Asia’s richest family, the Ambanis, hosted what many call the most extravagant wedding in modern history. The union of Anant Ambani, youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, marked more than just a marriage – it was a masterclass in luxury, global branding, and cultural diplomacy.

From pop icon Rihanna to Indian heartthrob Diljit Dosanjh, the event saw performances worth over ₹300 crore, spread across three phases: a pre-wedding gala in Jamnagar, a private yacht party in Italy, and a grand reception in Mumbai.

A Breakdown of the ₹300 Crore Entertainment Spend

International Artists & Their Fees

Justin Bieber: ₹83 crore

Rihanna: ₹74 crore

Katy Perry: ₹45 crore

Pitbull: ₹20 crore

David Guetta: ₹15 crore

Akon: ₹10 crore

Additional DJs & Acts: ₹10+ crore

Indian Stars Who Lit Up the Stage

Diljit Dosanjh: ₹45 crore

Arijit Singh: ₹4 crore

Shreya Ghoshal: ₹2 crore

Lucky Ali: ₹2 crore

Sunidhi Chauhan, Hariharan, Mithoon & Others: ₹68 crore combined

Setting a New Wedding Benchmark

The Anant–Radhika wedding set a new standard for India’s luxury wedding industry, making “Ambani-style” a benchmark. With entertainment, fashion, hospitality, and networking rolled into one, it became more than a wedding – it was a global showcase of Indian ambition.