Renowned singer Mika Singh, known for his unique voice and hit songs like “Subah Hone Na De,” “Aankh Marey,” and “Mauja Hi Mauja,” recently performed at the grand wedding celebration of Anant Ambani, son of businessman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant. In a recent interview, Mika Singh explained why he believes the extravagant wedding was a ‘blessing’ for many.
### Addressing Criticism of the Grand Wedding
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding was one of the most talked-about events of 2024, featuring two destination pre-wedding celebrations and a six-day grand wedding affair in Mumbai. While many admired the star-studded event, some criticized its extravagant scale. However, Mika Singh defended the grand celebrations, highlighting the employment opportunities they provide.
The “Aaj Ki Party” singer emphasized that such events benefit numerous people, including caterers, decorators, fashion designers, musicians, and security staff. He pointed out that several artists get a chance to perform before important guests, and the event supports many households. Mika Singh praised the Ambani family and criticized those who called the wedding a waste of money. He stated, “Agar ek shaadi se ek lakh logon ka ghar chal raha hai, toh yeh toh blessing hai! Chamchagiri nahi kar raha hu.”
### Nita Ambani on Hosting a Grand Wedding
In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Nita Ambani addressed the criticism over the wedding’s grand scale. She explained that, like any other parent, she and her husband, Mukesh Ambani, wanted the best for their child. They also aimed to promote Indian culture and brands through the event. Nita Ambani said, “Every parent wants to do their best for their children’s wedding. And that’s what we did in all this. I think it was a made-in-India brand that came out. I am happy that I was able to bring our Indian traditions, heritage, and culture to the centre stage.”
### Details of the Grand Wedding
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, married his longtime girlfriend, Radhika Merchant, in July 2024. The celebrations began with a grand Hastakshar ceremony in Jamnagar and a star-studded pre-wedding celebration cruise trip to Europe. The six-day event was held at their world-renowned residence, Antilia, and the Jio Convention Center. The wedding was attended by popular stars like Justin Bieber, Diljit Dosanjh, Arijit Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Priyanka Chopra, among other notable figures from the business, politics, and sports sectors.
