International pop sensation Rihanna set the stage ablaze with her electrifying performance at the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar on March 1.
Delivering some of her chart-topping hits like "Work," "Diamonds," and "Pour It Up," Rihanna enthralled the guests attending 'An Evening in Everland' – the extravagant party hosted by the Ambani family.
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Making her debut performance in India, Rihanna's appearance marked the highlight of Day One of the lavish pre-wedding celebrations. Captivating glimpses from the night showcased the Ambani family joining Rihanna on stage, with Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Akash and wife Shloka Ambani, and Isha Ambani with husband Anand Piramal sharing the spotlight with the soon-to-be-married couple, Anant and Radhika.
Reports suggest that Rihanna delivered an impressive repertoire of 17 songs during the private gig, culminating with a breathtaking fireworks display accompanying her rendition of the hit track "Diamonds".
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After her Friday night performance, Rihanna departed from India, bidding farewell from the Jamnagar airport in the early hours of Saturday morning. Her amiable interactions with security staff and paparazzi garnered widespread appreciation and affection from Indians across social media platforms.
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Speaking with ANI, Rihanna expressed her heartfelt enjoyment of her time in India, stating, "It was the best, and I want to come back to India. I loved it here."
"Loved it here, can't wait to come back": Rihanna leaves Jamnagar after Anant Ambani's pre-wedding bash
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The festivities are far from over for guests of the Ambani family, as more captivating performances are anticipated in the days ahead. A lineup including Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh, and illusionist David Blaine has reportedly been arranged to entertain the star-studded attendees.
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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are set to exchange vows in July this year. Prior to the grand occasion, the Ambani family is hosting a series of extravagant gatherings, welcoming some of the most prominent figures from the realms of technology, business, finance, and entertainment to their sprawling estate in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Rihanna's appearance at the event has attracted attention not only for her stellar performance but also for the reported staggering fee of over Rs 50 crore she received for her participation.