Several notable celebrities were notably absent from the extravagant pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar. Despite the star-studded affair that saw Bollywood's finest dressed to the nines and dancing to the beats of international and Indian music sensations, some prominent names were conspicuously missing from the guest list.
Hrithik Roshan, known for his charismatic presence, was notably absent due to health concerns. The actor had recently shared a picture on crutches, citing a pulled muscle as the reason behind his absence. Likewise, Karan Johar, who graced Anant and Radhika's engagement ceremony last year, was noticeably absent from the pre-wedding celebrations, leaving many wondering about his whereabouts.
Priyanka Chopra, who had previously attended the NMACC opening with husband Nick Jonas, was also absent from the festivities in Jamnagar. However, her mother, Madhu Chopra, represented the family at the events. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, who recently welcomed their second child, remained stationed in London, thus unable to partake in Anant and Radhika's 'Hastakshar' ceremony.
Another noticeable absence was that of Kajol, although her husband Ajay Devgn and daughter Nysa were present, making up for her nonattendance. The Deol family was also missing from the celebration, as were Shilpa Shetty and her family.
Despite the notable no-shows, those in attendance were treated to a spectacle of entertainment. Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan graced the stage with an unforgettable performance, while members of the Ambani family added their own special touch to the extravaganza. Notable figures from the tech and political world, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to former US President Donald Trump, also joined in the celebration, adding to the grandeur of the event.