After Backstreet Boys, Shakira To Perform At Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's Pre-Wedding Bash

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are all set to tie the knot on July 12 in Mumbai. Before the grand wedding, friends and family are celebrating the joyous occasion with a luxurious cruise party. Reports suggest that global icon Shakira will perform during the four-day pre-wedding festivities aboard a French cruise ship.

After Rihanna, Shakira to perform at Ambanis bash

According to DNA, Shakira will perform for the guests with her hit songs during the cruise bash and is reportedly being paid between Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore for her performance. This follows a previous pre-wedding event where the Ambanis hosted Rihanna in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Rihanna's performance, which reportedly cost Rs 74 crore, was a major highlight.

The cruise celebrations began on May 29 and will continue until June 1, with guests traveling through France and Italy. Notable attendees include Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, and many others.

Anant and Radhika will marry in a grand Hindu Vedic ceremony on July 12 in Mumbai, followed by an aashirwad ceremony on July 13 and a glamorous reception on July 14.

Check out the 4-day pre-wedding gala itenary

The viral invitation card reads, "La Vite E Un Viaggio" (Life is a journey) in bold letters.  It further adds, "These days when friends come together, will be the adventure of a lifetime." The card mentioned the dates of the festivities, which will begin on May 29 and conclude on June 1. It also mentions that the event will be held in Italy and France.

The party will begin on May 29 with a welcome lunch followed by a Starry Night party in the evening. On the second day, the cruise ship will land in Rome, where the guests will explore the city, culminating in a dinner party and late-night bash. On the third day, the party will continue with morning activities on the cruise ship, followed by a masquerade party later that day. The final day will feature celebrations in Portofino, Italy, with an Italian summer theme.