Arre John babu, John kaka! Desi paparazzi is back at it with 'Jhendaya' Part 2 antics at Anant Ambani's wedding

The star-studded guest list for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding just keeps getting bigger. John Cena has now arrived in Mumbai for the festivities.

Updated on: Jul 12, 2024, 14:36:27 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are getting married today (July 12) at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This event has truly become a global affair, with celebrities from across the world flying in to attend the wedding festivities. John Cena, the latest addition to the star-studded guest list, has arrived in Mumbai. (Follow our live updates of the Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding here)

John Cena all smiles as he arrives in Mumbai for Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's wedding.

John Cena in Mumbai

Wrestler-turned-actor John was greeted with excitement as he arrived in Mumbai on Friday afternoon. Wearing a grey tee shirt, tan shorts, and a cap, he smiled as he spotted the paparazzi clicking him and yelling out his name. The desi paparazzi were back with their ‘Jhendaya’ antics (Who can forget the hilarity that ensued during the NMACC launch?), calling out for ‘John babu’ and ‘John kaka’. After thanking his posse, he waved at the photographers before getting into his car, adding to the buzz around the event.

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John is not the first international celebrity to fly in. Reality TV stars Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were also clicked arriving in Mumbai on Thursday evening. Kim wore a figure-hugging dress, with her hair up in a bun, while Khloe opted for a casual white tee-shirt and jeans, leaving her hair loose. The duo received an Indian-style welcome at their hotel. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas also flew in for the wedding on Thursday morning.

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Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant’s wedding guestlist

Apart from Kim, Khloe, Priyanka, Nick and John, Anant and Radhika’s wedding will see a bevvy of celebrities in attendance. Futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, self-help coach Jay Shetty, former UK PMs Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, former US secretary of state John Kerry, former Swedish PM Carl Bildt, and former Canadian PM Stephen Harper and several other celebrities, politicians and industrialists are expected to be present at the ceremony.

The festivities

Adhering to traditional Hindu Vedic customs, the main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah, or wedding function. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad. The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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