As Anant Ambani's much-anticipated wedding to Radhika Merchant is seemingly, finally, done ( umm, not sure yet, maybe a pre-reception is on the way?), the Ambani family's love for extravagance has once again sparked global interest. From star-studded performances to lavish venues spanning continents, the celebrations have exemplified luxury on a scale that is difficult for the ordinary mind to imagine. Netizens across social media platforms were in uproar after a Reddit post spilled the wedding bill of Rs 5,000 crore! Like, what? Well, when it comes to Ambani weddings, even budgets have budgets, it seems.
As the eye-wateringly dazzling celebrations grabbed attention, however, they eclipsed a harsh reminder of the environmental impact created by a supposedly environment-conscious family. Starting with what is yet unknown to many of us, the groom Anant Ambani, well-known for his wildlife conservation advocacy, is leading the Vantara project, a sanctuary near Gujarat's Jamnagar, purportedly dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of endangered species. Well, Anant the role model has come under fire after photos emerged of him wearing what appeared to be a crocodile-skin jacket during his pre-wedding sangeet ceremony.
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