Global celebrities are set to don "jungle fever" outfits in India as they gather for a trip to a zoo, hosted by Mukesh Ambani, Asia's wealthiest individual, as part of his son's pre-wedding celebrations.
Among the star-studded guest list are renowned figures such as pop icon Rihanna, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump, daughter of former US President Donald Trump. They've flown in for a three-day celebration marking the pre-wedding festivities of Mukesh Ambani's younger son, Anant, and his fiancée Radhika Merchant.
The festivities kicked off with a spectacular performance by Rihanna on Friday, marking her first appearance since last year's Super Bowl. Saturday's agenda includes a visit to an animal rescue center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which is a passion project of Anant Ambani.
Dubbed "Walk on the Wildside," the outdoor event at the animal rescue center has a suggested dress code of "jungle fever," with guests advised to opt for comfortable attire and shoes. In the evening, the attire will shift to elegant wear for a party celebrating Indian culture.
Mukesh Ambani, 66, is the chairman of Reliance Industries, India's largest company by market capitalization, and ranks as the world's 10th-richest person with a net worth exceeding $116 billion, according to Forbes. He inherited a thriving industrial empire from his father and expanded it into a diversified conglomerate with interests in retail, telecommunications, and sports.
The Ambani family's opulent residence, Antilia, a 27-floor skyscraper in Mumbai, symbolizes their wealth and influence, though it has faced criticism for its extravagance in a country marked by economic disparities.
Anant Ambani, 28, who also holds directorial positions in various Reliance-owned firms, is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant later this year. Notable attendees at the celebration include Disney chief Bob Iger, following a recent merger deal between Reliance Industries and Walt Disney's Indian media businesses.
The star-studded guest list also features Bollywood luminaries such as Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and M.S. Dhoni, and business magnate Gautam Adani, underscoring the event's status as a gathering of India's elite.
