Ambanis' big bash league. World watched Jamnagar and it has only just begun

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From movers and shakers from Washington DC to Wall Street, Silicon Valley stars to singing sensations the super-rich and famous, the powerful and beautiful people jetted in to Gujarats sleepy Jamnagar that sprung to life for the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, the youngest child of Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani..

The New York Times, in their report titled "In a land of lavish weddings, this prenuptial party takes the cake", spoke on the extravagant arrangements while highlighting how lavish feasts are a regular part of weddings in India despite the average annual salary being around $2,750 (Rs 2,28,057)...

In their report titled "Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump among bevy of stars at Indian billionaire heir's pre-wedding bash", CNN detailed the elaborate instructions given to guests.. "Guests have been asked to limit themselves to only two luggage items or three suitcases per couple..

Calling it the "biggest party this small west Indian city has ever seen", the Australian Broadcasting Corporation titled their report "India's richest man brings Rihanna and 1,200 guests to a pre-wedding celebration for his son"...

"Such festivities keep up with the Ambani family's tradition of lavish and over-the-top parties while displaying the Indian billionaires economic and political clout," it said.. Several reports highlighted how Mukesh Ambani shelled out nearly $100 million during younger daughter Isha Ambani's marriage in 2018, which featured a performance by Beyonc and a guest list that had Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, and Hillary Clinton...