Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani is set to marry Radhika Merchant on July 12, 2024 in Mumbai. The Ambani family began the wedding celebrations in March 2024, hosting two grand pre-wedding events – one in Jamnagar and the other in Italy. They have returned to Mumbai for the main wedding ceremonies, including the sangeet ceremony, which will be held on July 5.
The pre-wedding celebrations saw a number of international artistes perform, showcasing a wide range of talent, with Justin Bieber performing in concert on July 5. Here, we take a look at the international artistes who performed and how much they have charged so far for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding and other celebrations.
International artists who performed at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding and their fees
Justin Biber: Pop sensation Justin Bieber will thrill the duo and guests with his most famous songs at the concert on July 5, 2024. Reports suggest that Bieber has charged a whopping Rs 83 crore for his performance.
Rihanna: Rihanna’s spectacular performance is still fresh in our memories as she performed at the first-ever event in Jamnagar, Gujarat in March 2024. Reports suggest that she charged between Rs 66 and Rs 74 crore.
Akon: At the Jamnagar event, Akon brought back memories with his hit songs, including the popular Lonely, while Bollywood stars danced to his song Chammak Challo. According to a report in Outlook India, Akon reportedly charged between Rs 2 and Rs 4 crore for his energetic performance.
Backstreet Boys: Our childhood favourite band, The Backstreet Boys, reunited after years, fulfilling every millennial’s dream. Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson performed their classic hits, reportedly earning Rs 4 to 7 crore for their old songs.
Katy Perry: Amid the buzz over the pre-wedding cruise across Europe with 800 VIP guests, Katy Perry’s performance was a major highlight. According to reports, the pop star would have charged around Rs 45 crore for her show, which is a major part of this brief, lavish ceremony.
Shakira: The Hips Don’t Lie singer, who is known for her electrifying stage presence, reportedly earned Rs 10-15 crore for her performance at the second cruise pre-wedding in Italy.
Andrea Bocelli: The final pre-wedding event was held at Portofino, where the Ambani family occupied the main square. The event featured performances by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli. However, their fees and charges have not been disclosed.
David Guetta: The French DJ and music producer took the responsibility of keeping the guests dancing to his energetic tunes and bangers during the pre-wedding cruise. However, his fees have reportedly not been disclosed.
Pitt Bull: The exact fee Pitbull charged for performing at Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s lavish event is not yet revealed. However, various online sources and industry reports suggest that he usually charges between Rs 4 crore and Rs 6.25 crore for private performances.
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