In response to popular demand, Justin Bieber has returned to Mumbai to sing at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s sangeet ceremony. This Friday, July 5, event is Justin Bieber’s first appearance in India since his 2017 Purpose World Tour. In a video posted by photographers, Bieber’s convoy was seen traveling through Mumbai on Thursday morning under strict protection.
Due to health concerns, Bieber was forced to postpone his October 2022 performance in India. After receiving a partial facial paralysis diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome earlier this year, Justin Bieber decided to take a hiatus from performing. Thanks to the Ambanis, he will now be making a spectacular comeback at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
On July 12, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will tie the knot at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. The traditional Hindu Vedic practices are being carefully followed in the planning of the wedding festivities. The mameru or mausalu ceremony, a Gujarati custom in which the bride’s maternal relatives visits her with presents and candies, was held by the Ambanis on Wednesday.
The Shubh Vivah (wedding function) will take place on Friday, July 12, to kick off the main ceremonies. It is encouraged of guests to wear traditional Indian clothing. Shubh Aashirwad on Saturday, July 13, will kick off the festivities. On Sunday, July 14, the wedding reception, Mangal Utsav, will be the last event. It is requested that guests dress in “Indian chic” for this special event.
The couple had previously thrown a number of pre-wedding events in Jamnagar and a European cruise with an international guest list that included performances by Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, Diljit Dosanjh, and Rihanna.
The Ambani family reportedly pays Justin Bieber $10 million for his performance. Global superstars Adele, Drake, and Lana Del Rey are all in talks to play at the wedding festivities with Bieber.
The Ambanis are renowned for their intricate and careful preparation as well. One noteworthy aspect is the chaat stand, which Nita Ambani personally invited, from the renowned Kashi Chaat Bhandaar in Varanasi. On July 2, the family also arranged a mass wedding at Swami Vivekanand Vidyamandir in Palghar for the impoverished.
The Ambani home is adorned with an abundance of red, pink, and orange flowers, and golden lighting add to its grandeur. A digital screen with cartoons of Anant and Radhika gives the décor a contemporary feel. The centerpiece of the week-long celebrations is expected to be Justin Bieber’s performance, which Mumbai is anxiously anticipating.