Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant Wedding Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi blesses the newlyweds at the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony

The much-anticipated wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant is finally here! The couple will exchange vows today at a spectacular ceremony held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

The pre-wedding celebrations kicked off with a grand bash in Jamnagar, which saw an impressive guest list including notable figures like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump. The highlight of the evening was a performance by Rihanna, who dazzled attendees with her biggest hits.

Following the Jamnagar festivities, a second pre-wedding celebration took place in Italy, where the Ambani family treated their guests to a luxurious cruise experience.

The final countdown to the wedding began last week with a magnificent Sangeet ceremony at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). Justin Bieber made a special appearance, flying into Mumbai for a day to deliver a memorable performance that had everyone dancing.

Leading up to the wedding, the Ambani family hosted several traditional events including Mameru, Garba night, Grah Shanti, and Shiv Pooja. The celebrations continued with lavish Haldi and Mehendi ceremonies, setting the stage for today's nuptials.

The star-studded guest list for the wedding includes Bollywood's biggest names such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Aamir Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Amitabh Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. International celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Mike Tyson, John Cena, David Beckham, and Adele are also expected to attend.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have arrived to join in the celebrations. After the wedding ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre, the festivities will continue with 'Shubh Aashirwad' on July 13, and will culminate in 'Mangal Utsav,' a grand wedding reception, on July 14.

This spectacular event promises to be one of the most memorable weddings of the decade, bringing together some of the biggest names from around the world to celebrate the union of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

08:27 (IST) Jul 12

Inside video of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shiva Shakti Puja at Antillia

— ANI (@ANI)

08:22 (IST) Jul 12

Anant Ambani on his romance with Radhika Merchant: I am definitely the luckiest here

Back in March, during their pre-wedding festivity in Jamnagar, Anant Ambani had shared an emotional speech, showering love on Radhika Merchant. he had shared, "I am 100% the lucky one. There is no doubt about that. I don’t know how I got Radhika. I am definitely the luckiest here. Radhika has been with me for the last seven years, and I feel that I met Radhika yesterday. But every day, I fall more and more in love with her. Like my brother-in-law says, when he used to see my sister, he had volcanoes and fountains going up in his heart, and I would say I have earthquakes and tsunamis going on in my heart when I see Radhika. So, thank you, Radhika, for everything."

07:47 (IST) Jul 12

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding: Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian get a royal welcome on first visit to India

Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian made their first visit to India, arriving late last night in Mumbai for the grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, set to take place today, Friday, July 12. Shortly after their arrival, the sisters checked into a five-star hotel in South Mumbai, where they received a royal welcome in traditional Indian style.

07:46 (IST) Jul 12

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding: Bride's emotional moment with father Viren Merchant from Grah Shanti Puja is all things heartwarming

In the video shared, Radhika Merchant, adorned in an elegant cream and golden saree adorned with intricate jewellery, radiates joy as she participates in the rituals. Her expressions, filled with anticipation and happiness, speak volumes. Anant Ambani, dressed in a resplendent red and golden ensemble, exudes charm and warmth throughout the ceremony. A particularly poignant moment captured Radhika embracing her father, Viren Merchant. She hugs her father, which leads to a heartwarming moment leaving everyone with teary eyes.

07:30 (IST) Jul 12

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant Wedding: Rashmika Mandanna mobbed by fans on arrival in Mumbai ahead of grand celebrations

Actress Rashmika Mandanna was greeted by a throng of enthusiastic fans at the Mumbai airport as she arrived in the city for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding.The actress was spotted arriving in the city in the early hours of the morning. Dressed in a white tee and jeans, she was seen walking in with a security guard. Despite wearing a mask on her face, fans quickly took note of the actress and rushed to take photos with her.