Nita Ambani Thanks AR Rahman And Family For Gracing Anant-Radhika’s Reception In A Heartfelt Speech; Watch – News18

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Mangal Utsav, or grand wedding reception, on Sunday was a dazzling, star-studded event, highlighted by performances from legendary artists AR Rahman and Shreya Ghoshal. The musical icons captivated the guests with several hits, including memorable tracks from the 2007 period drama “Guru,” which is often seen as reflecting the life of Anant’s late grandfather, Dhirubhai Ambani. Shreya enchanted the audience with her rendition of “Barso Re,” while AR Rahman brought the house down with “Tere Bina.” Videos of their stellar performances have since taken the internet by storm. Adding to the viral moments, another clip shows Nita Ambani expressing heartfelt gratitude to AR Rahman and his family for honoring the grand occasion with their presence.

In a video that was shared by the popular paparazzo handle Viral Bhayani, Nita Ambani can be seen introducing AR Rahman’s son, AR Ameen by saying, “This is AR Rahman’s son and I have seen him since he was a little boy, so let’s give him a big round of applause.”

The chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation then shifted her focus to AR Rahman’s wife Saira Banu, “She has come here, made her presence felt and she’s been here post-midnight. Let’s also give her a round of applause.”

As for the maestro AR Rahman, Nita Ambani continued, “And once again, to the living legend AR Rahman. He makes India proud and the entire orchestra here. Let’s give them the loudest round of applause to them. Thank you AR for doing this.”

Notably, AR Rahman and Shreya mesmerized the crowd with powerful renditions of timeless classics like ‘Kehna Hi Kya’ from Mani Ratnam’s 1995 movie ‘Bombay’ and ‘Chupke Se’ from the filmmaker’s 2002 film ‘Saathiya.’ Rahman’s masterful piano skills accompanied these performances, while Shreya’s melodious voice brought these beloved songs to life.

The lavish wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant took place on July 12 at the grand Jio World Centre in Mumbai. Guests from around the world graced the occasion, making it a truly global affair. The star-studded event saw the presence of international politicians and celebrities, including the likes of Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, and John Cena, who had flown into Mumbai to be part of this extravagant celebration.

During the wedding night, the enchanting performance by Shreya Ghoshal marked Radhika Merchant’s grand entrance, adding an extra touch of elegance and charm to the festivities. The internet is abuzz with numerous photos and videos capturing the glitz and glamour of this unforgettable event.