Mumbai: Radhika Merchant, who recently married Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, dazzled everyone with her impeccable style during her vidai ceremony on Friday.
A Stunning Vidai Ensemble
For the emotional departure ceremony, Radhika chose a striking sindoori red ensemble designed by Manish Malhotra. This followed her earlier choice of a traditional ivory and red lehenga by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla for the wedding. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, her vidai look featured a bespoke couture lehenga adorned with intricate details and rich textiles.
Intricate Design and Cultural Homage
Radhika’s outfit included a backless blouse intricately embellished with real gold Karchobi work, reminiscent of traditional Gujarati artistry. The brocade silk lehenga skirt, adorned with Banarasi brocade print in sunset hues, exuded timeless elegance and cultural homage. She completed her ensemble with a Banarasi silk dupatta featuring real gold embroidery and Resham work, draped over her shoulder, and a veil cascading into a dramatic train.
Expert Styling and Heirloom Jewelry
The entire look was meticulously curated with the expertise of saree draping expert Dolly Jain, while Hiral Bhatia and Loveleen Ramchandani ensured Radhika’s makeup and hairstyling were flawless. Radhika’s jewelry, a reflection of her family’s legacy, included heirloom pieces passed down through generations. Adorned with gold, diamonds, and emeralds, her ensemble featured a choker, necklace, polki earrings, baaju bandh, kadhas, bangles, haath phool, rings, and a mang tika, each piece adding to the splendor of her appearance.
A Star-Studded Wedding
The wedding of Radhika and Anant Ambani, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, was a star-studded affair attended by international celebrities and dignitaries from various fields. Radhika’s choice of attire throughout the celebrations consistently celebrated Gujarati traditions with a blend of contemporary fashion sensibilities.
Ongoing Celebrations
The celebrations will continue with ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ on July 13 and ‘Mangal Utsav,’ the wedding reception, on July 14, marking a series of grand events honoring the union of Radhika and Anant Ambani. (With ANI inputs)