Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates made a noteworthy appearance at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, the youngest scion of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant.
Gates, who reached the venue of Jamnagar in Gujarat on Friday, expressed his excitement about attending his first Indian wedding, acknowledging that he organised his visit specifically to be part of this extravagant celebration.
The tech mogul, known for his philanthropy and global influence, revealed with a laugh, as reported by Hindustan Times, “I’m starting at the top."
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He continued, "It’ll be hard to go to another Indian wedding after this one. I know the family and actually organised my visit so that I could attend. I went and got fitted for clothes, so it’ll be a fun thing to do.”
The pre-wedding festivities, spanning three days, had garnered attention for their opulence and star-studded guest list. Attendees included not only business tycoons, but also Bollywood celebrities like the Khans, Bachchans and Kapoors. Renowned cricketers and other notable personalities from around the world were flown in for the festivities, with a performance by none other than global music icon, Rihanna.
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The wedding, set to unite Ambani and Merchant in matrimony, became a global sensation, attracting the crème de la crème of the business and entertainment worlds. Gates' presence added an extra layer of prestige to the already star-studded event, creating a buzz among attendees and the global media alike.