PM Narendra Modi attends Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's Shubh Ashirwad event, blesses newlyweds

PM Narendra Modi took out time from his schedule to bless newlyweds Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant after their wedding on Friday.

Updated on: Jul 13, 2024, 23:32:51 IST

By Soumya Srivastava

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PM Narendra Modi attended Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's Shubh Ashirwad event in Mumbai on Saturday evening. He met the newlyweds and blessed them on their new journey of married life.

PM Narendra Modi at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Ashirwad ceremony,

Video of the same was shared on social media by Diet Sabya. The Prime Minister was seen meeting the family and the newlyweds.

Politicians, leaders bless couple

Earlier on Saturday, the PM inaugurated the INS Towers, the Indian Newspaper Society’s secretariat in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex.

Politicians Chirag Paswan, Hema Malini, Ravi Kisan, Pawan Kalyan, Chandrababu Naidu and many spiritual leaders are also present at the blessing ceremony.

About the wedding events

The blessing ceremony was just another day in what already has been months-long celebrations to mark the lavish wedding of Anant, the youngest son of Asia's richest man, with pharmaceutical heiress and childhood sweetheart Radhika. They tied the knot on Friday.

The blessing ceremony is being held at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas along with singer-husband Nick Jonas, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Katrina Kaif were part of Anant's 'baaraat' or wedding procession on Friday.

One of the highlights of the function was Salman and Shah Rukh dancing and lip-syncing to their classic song "Bhangra Pa Le" from their 1995 film "Karan Arjun". Madhuri was all grace when she moved to the rhythm of her popular song "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai" from 1993's "Khalnayak" and Priyanka was having a time of her life dancing to "Chikni Chameli" from her 2012 film "Agneepath".

Rapper Rema brought the house down with his stage act on the chartbuster "Calm Down" with Salman, Ranveer, Anant and Ambani family patriarch Mukesh Ambani, as well as Shanaya Kapoor vibing in the audience. The Nigerian rapper reportedly charged around ₹25 crore for his performance.

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Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More

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