Reportedly, Katy Perry is poised to receive a multimillion-pound windfall this Friday, as she’s been enlisted to perform at the pre-wedding festivities for the son of India’s wealthiest individual. The acclaimed singer, aged 39, is anticipated to make her way to Cannes, located in the scenic South of France, to serenade guests at a masquerade ball honoring Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant. Anant, aged 29, is the offspring of Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, hailed as Asia’s wealthiest individual by Forbes, with a net worth surpassing $114 billiоn.
Katy Perry will join the ranks of music luminaries Rihanna and Beyoncé, who previously commanded substantial fees for performances at events hosted by the billionaire family. Beyoncé purportedly received $6 million for a private concert at Mukesh’s daughter’s wedding in 2018, while Rihanna reportedly pocketed £5 million ($6.33 million) for her appearance at another pre-wedding celebration for Anant and Radhika in March, as per MailOnline.
As per The Sun, Katy is scheduled to entertain the jubilant couple and their guests during a stopover on a European cruise, which is hosting approximately 800 attendees. The festivities, set against the backdrop of a £40 million estate in Cannes, will feature Katy as the headline act, complemented by a specially flown-in DJ for top-tier entertainment. The revelries will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display from a fleet of vessels stationed in the Bay of Cannes.
The previous pre-wedding extravaganza reportedly incurred expenses exceeding £120 million, as per sources cited by MailOnline, a stark contrast to the adjacent slums where some of the world’s most impoverished individuals toil for meager wages. Rihanna’s performance at the previous celebration was augmented by illusionist David Blaine and Bollywood star Diljit Dosanjh. Rihanna graced the occasion with a stunning 19-song set, including hits like “B*** Better Have My Money,” “Work,” “All Of The Lights,” and “Diamonds,” expressing gratitude to the Ambani family for the opportunity.
The opulent affair accommodated guests in meticulously arranged five-star accommodations, with a retinue of staff catering to their needs. A multitude of penthouses and villas underwent renovation to provide luxurious accommodations. Over 100 chefs were flown in to craft a diverse array of culinary delights, spanning traditional Indian cuisine to Mexican, Chinese, and European fare.
Among the distinguished attendees were global tech titans, Bollywood luminaries, pop icons, and political figures, including Karlie Kloss, Ivanka Trump, Bill Gates, Robert Iger, and Mark Zuckerberg. Sources close to the Ambani family disclosed to MailOnline that the expenditure for the upcoming wedding ceremony in Mumbai in July is expected to escalate significantly.
Katy’s forthcoming performance follows her recent enigmatic social media updates, sparking speculation among fans about a potential musical comeback. The Grammy Award nominee revamped her profile across various platforms, prompting conjecture about a new phase in her career. Amid fervent anticipation among her fanbase, her fifth studio album, “Witness,” surged to the top of iTunes charts in multiple countries, reigniting interest in her discography.
With her latest album, “Smile,” released in 2020, Katy Perry continues to captivate audiences worldwide, cementing her status as a prominent figure in contemporary music.
