As the pre-wedding celebrations kick off at the lavish Ambani Estate in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, marrying Radhika Merchant, daughter of Vivian Merchant, it’s worth reflecting on the extravagant expenditures the Ambanis have made in the past for celebrity appearances, ranging from Beyoncé to Coldplay, setting the stage for what promises to be another opulent affair.
Here’s How Much These Artists Were Paid…
1. Beyonce
According to reports from Forbes and The Hindustan Times, Beyoncé, electrified the stage at Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s sangeet ceremony in Udaipur in 2018, wearing two stunning outfits by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla and Falguni and Shane Peacock. Her highly anticipated performance reportedly commanded a fee of around $4 million (Rs 33 Crore), showcasing the Ambanis’ penchant for hosting star-studded events of unparalleled grandeur.
2. Coldplay
According to GQ magazine, the winter-wonderland themed pre-wedding bash of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta in St. Moritz, Switzerland, featured Coldplay’s Chris Martin enthralling guests with the band’s greatest hits, including “Sky Full of Stars” and “Clocks.” Martin also joined forces with American DJ and EDM-duo The Chainsmokers to perform their popular collaboration, “Something Just Like This.” While the exact fee for this performance remains undisclosed, Celebrity Talent Information lists Martin’s base booking fee for private performances at $9,999 (approximately Rs 8 crore), underscoring the Ambanis’ penchant for hosting unforgettable events with top-tier entertainment.
3. John Legend
According to GQ magazine, Adam Levine and his band Maroon 5 rocked the stage at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s Mangal Parv ceremony in 2019, thrilling guests with their chart-topping hits. Both the bride and groom being avid fans, Maroon 5 was flown into Mumbai to deliver an electrifying performance, reportedly charging between $1-1.5 million (Rs 8 crore – Rs 12 crore).
4. Maroon 5
According to GQ magazine, Adam Levine and his band Maroon 5 rocked the stage at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s Mangal Parv ceremony in 2019, thrilling guests with their chart-topping hits. Both the bride and groom being avid fans, Maroon 5 was flown into Mumbai to deliver an electrifying performance, reportedly charging between $1-1.5 million (Rs 8 crore – Rs 12 crore).
The mesmerizing performances by renowned artists at previous Ambani celebrations have set the bar high for entertainment. With the upcoming pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar, featuring stars like Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and many more anticipation is soaring as we eagerly await another unforgettable night of music and spectacle.
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