‘Kim, Kim, welcome to Mumbai’: Kardashians get a grand welcome from paps for Ambani wedding

A video shows paps shouting “Kim, Kim” as Kim Kardashian leaves the airport with sister Khloe. She is in India to attend the Ambani wedding.

Updated on: Jul 12, 2024, 09:35:39 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding, today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex, will be a star-studded affair. In addition to celebrities from India, the event is being attended by dignitaries from across the world, including American media personalities Kim Kardashian and her sister, Khloe Kardashian. The duo were spotted yesterday leaving the Kalina airport in Mumbai. While leaving the spot, paps were seen shouting “Kim, Kim”.

Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian arrived in Mumbai yesterday. They were spotted at Kalina airport. (Instagram/@varindertchawla)

Photographer Varinder Chawla posted a video of the interaction on Instagram. “Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian touch down in Mumbai for the grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant!” he wrote while sharing the video.

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In the video, the Kardashians are seen walking out of the airport amid the paparazzi shouting, “Kim, Kim, welcome to Mumbai.” At one point, Kim also waves at the camera before getting in her car.

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While Kim Kardashian was seen wearing a nude, body-hugging dress and dark sunglasses, her sister, Khloe Kardashian, opted for jeans and a T-shirt.

Take a look at the video here:

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Many social media users were surprised to learn that Kim Kardashian had come to India to attend the Ambani wedding. Several people even started sharing how this is a crossover they would have never imagined.

In fact, “Kim Kardashian” has been Trending for the past 24 hours, with people searching about her on Google.

In addition to the Kardashians, the wedding will reportedly be attended by celebrities and dignitaries from various walks of life. Some names on the list include self-help coach Jay Shetty, former UK PMs Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, futurist Peter Diamandis, former US secretary of state John Kerry, former Canadian PM Stephen Harper, and former Swedish PM Carl Bildt.

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Reportedly, the list also includes HSBC Group chairman Mark Tucker, Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet, BP CEO Murray Auchincloss, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Morgan Stanley MD Michael Grimes, Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Lee, and several others.

After the wedding today, the celebrations will continue with Shubh Aashirwad on July 13. The final event Mangal Utsav will take place on July 14.

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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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