Rihanna adds USD 8-9 million to her kitty with performance at billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son’s pre-wedding festivities

Rihanna performs in Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities.
Rihanna performs in Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities. Photo Courtesy: X platform video grab

The pre-wedding ceremony of India’s richest billionaire Mukhesh Ambani’s son Anant, in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, glittered with the presence of prominent celebrities, including singer Rihanna, whose performance added to the glitz of the night.

Rihanna’s performance remained a major highlight point as the singer enthralled the audience by belting out her popular tracks.

The Ambanis, who are known for their extravagant celebrations, kept the party — dedicated to Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant — a private affair.

Wearing a fluorescent green outfit, Rihanna charmed the crowd with some of her well-known numbers like “Rude Boy”, “Pour it Up” and “Diamonds”.

She also took the time to interact with the many distinguished guests who were present at the event, reported Live Mint.

How much did Rihanna charge as her fee for her performance?

Quoting sources, India Today reported that her fee for the performance was somewhere between USD 8- USD 9 million (INR 66 to INR 74 crore).

Ambani wedding and an international connection

This is not the first time an international star has performed at an Ambani wedding event.

In 2018, 32-time Grammy Award winner Beyoncé set the stage on fire during Mukhesh Ambani’s daughter, Isha Ambani’s sangeet ceremony. The Ambani daughter tied the knot with Anand Piramal.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s grand event

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant got engaged in a Gol Dhana ceremony in Mumbai on Jan 19.
,
According to reports, close to 1,000 personalities are attending the pre-wedding festivities at the Reliance Greens Complex in Jamnagar.