Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are getting married today (July 12) at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event has become a truly global affair, with celebrities from across the world arriving to join the wedding festivities. Joining the star-studded guest list, John Cena has also arrived in Mumbai. (Follow our live updates from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding here)
John Cena in Mumbai
Wrestler-turned-actor John was greeted with enthusiasm when he arrived in Mumbai on Friday afternoon. Dressed in a grey T-shirt, tan shorts and a cap, John smiled when he saw the paparazzi clicking his pictures and calling out his name. After thanking his colleagues, he waved at the photographers before getting into his car, adding to the buzz at the event.
John is not the first international celebrity to have arrived in Mumbai by plane. Reality TV stars Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were also spotted arriving in Mumbai on Thursday evening. Kim wore a figure-hugging dress, with her hair tied in a bun, while Khloe wore a casual white T-shirt and jeans, with her hair left open. The two were welcomed in Indian style at the hotel. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas also arrived for the wedding on Thursday morning.
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant’s wedding guest list
Apart from Kim, Khloe, Priyanka, Nick and John, many celebrities will attend Anant and Radhika’s wedding. Futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, self-help coach Jay Shetty, former British Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and many other celebrities, politicians and industrialists are expected to be present at the ceremony.
Celebration
Following traditional Hindu Vedic rituals, the main celebrations will begin with the Shubh Vivaah or wedding ceremony on Friday, July 12. The celebrations will continue with Shubh Aashirwad on Saturday, July 13. The final event, the Mangal Utsav or wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14.
