The 'We Found Love' hitmaker flew to Gujarat to perform for the son of India's richest man and his beautiful bride
Rihanna looked sensational when she took to the stage in Jamnagar, Gujarat for the lavish nuptials of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The 'Love The Way You Lie' hitmaker, 36, graced the stage for the pre-wedding performance in vibrant green attire, reports HELLO! INDO-ARABIA reporter Anahita Ghai.
The popstar performed her various hit singles including 'and 'he show marked the first evening of the lavish three-day wedding celebrations, the first of which was themed "An Evening in Everland."
Rihanna's outfit was what is known as a 'salwar kameez', which is usually leggings and a long top, but the star appeared to customise the traditional look and opted for a beautiful green mesh gown adorned with intricately beaded embroidery.
The singer completed her take on the traditional look by adding a pair of pink glittering leggings underneath. One thing that couldn't go unnoticed was Rihanna's dazzling statement necklace that covered her entire décolletage.
The star added a cap and sheer pink wrap following her performance
Following the performance, the bride and groom, Anant and Radhika were seen dancing the night away with the pop star who added a cap draped in a pink chiffon material that cascaded past her shoulders.
She was later seen donning an elegant blush pink 'soft saree' as she was captured leaving the celebrations with a huge thank you card under her arms. She also rocked black flats covered in large silver diamantes.
Rihanna looked incredible as she departed the event in an elegant blush-pink Saree
As for the guests, incuding Mark Zuckerberg, they were required to adhere to an elegant cocktail dress code.
The couple are two exceptionally prominent figures in the world of business and Society in India, with Anant not only a businessman himself but he is also the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man and the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), one of India's largest conglomerates.
Meanwhile, Radhika is the daughter of Viren Merchant, an entrepreneur. She is a socialite known for her elegant style and grace, making her a sought-after personality in the world of fashion and social events.
Anant and Radhika are prominent entrepeneurs and socialites
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Therefore it comes as no surprise that the couple's wedding guest list includes the likes of ASAP Rocky, and leading business tycoons like Mark, Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump.
Additionally, almost all leading Bollywood celebrities were seen, like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone.
As for what's in store for the rest of the celebrations, on day two, the couple will be hosting "A Walk on the Wild Side," where guests are required to wear "jungle attire", and a second event titled "Rouge," where guests where the style guide is "dazzling Desi romance."
Meanwhile, on day three guests will attend: "Tusker Trails" and be required to wear a "casual chic" ensemble, and for the final "Hastakshar" celebration, a "heritage Indian" look is to be worn.
Rhadika poses with her father-in-law Mukesh
Rhadika looked simply beautiful for the day
Anant with his parents, Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani
The celebrations will take place over three days
Mark Zuckerberg poses with the bride and groom
Mark was one of many A-list business guests in attendance. The tech expert wore a black outfit with a gold embroidered dragonfly.
Mark Zuckerberg wore black
Mark was accompanied by his wife Priscilla Chan who is a philanthropist and a former pediatrician, who complemented Mark's look with a gold and black evening gown.
Ivanka Trump was present
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of former US president Donald Trump, was in attendance with her husband and daughter. The 42-year-old businesswoman was seen chatting with the mother of the groom Nita Ambani.
Ivanka is joined by her husband and eldest daughter
Ivanka's husband Jared Kushner was also in attendance, along with their 12-year-old daughter Arabella
The parents of the groom
Anant's parents Nita and Mukesh posed for a photo where they stunned in traditional dress in neutral tones ahead of their son's three-day-long extravaganza.
Sadhguru was in attendance
Founder and head of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru was photographed at the special event. The Isha Foundation runs an ashram and yoga centre that puts on educational and spiritual activities.
The groom-to-be's family
In the evening, the groom-to-be's brother Akash was photographed in a dapper red and black suit alongside his parents, as well as his wife Shloka and son Prithvi.
Isha Ambani, sister of the groom
Isha Ambani, sister of the groom, poses for pictures
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