Bill Gates says attending Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities gave him an excuse to…

Bill Gates wore traditional Indian attire while attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar.

Updated on: Mar 5, 2024, 10:44:07 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Bill Gates shared a sweet note on attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The Microsoft co-founder was captured enjoying the three-day-long celebrations and also took to social media to share varied visuals. In his latest Instagram post, he thanked the couple and shared how it gave him a chance to catch up with old friends.

Anant Ambani Radhika Merchant Pre Wedding Festivities: Bill Gates and Paula Hurd pose with Rohini and Nandan Nilekani. (Instagram/@thisisbillgates)

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“This was my first time attending a wedding celebration in India, and it was incredible. Congratulations, Anant and Radhika. Thank you for having us and giving us an excuse to catch up with old friends,” Bill Gates wrote as he posted an image on Instagram. He wrapped up the post with a picture. The photo shows Bill Gates and Paula Hurd posing with Rohini and Nandan Nilekani.

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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani and philanthropist Nita Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani and industrialist Viren Merchant and businesswoman Shaila Merchant’s daughter Radhika Merchant’s three-day-long pre-wedding festivities recently concluded. The event was attended by guests from around India and the world. From business tycoons to film stars to sportspeople, various people attended the event. Pop star Rihanna also performed at the event.

Bill Gates attended the event with his girlfriend Paula Hurd. The duo were spotted sporting Indian attire and mingling with others.

Other than attending the events, the Microsoft co-founder took a quick tour around the country and also visited the Statue of Unity.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant had their 'roka' ceremony back in 2022. The duo got formally engaged in 2023. They are scheduled to tie the knot in July this year in Mumbai.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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