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What do you think of these lavish weddings?

Major said:
At least you admit Reliance underpays so that Ambani uncle can make elephants run in their garden.

I feel sad that when your very own ends up exploiting you and you have to still go defend them.

Harassment if he is western exploiter, but nationalism if he is Indian exploiter
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Name one company which doesn’t in your definition “exploit” its employees by underpaying them?

You were harping about Microsoft and the guy just showed you Microsoft exploits it workers more than reliance.

I truly hope one day you get a good education about the business world.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I saw some clips of her performance. The crowd was loving the booty shaking and some Indians were twerking along with her at one point too.

It was lovely to see traditional Hindu culture on display now that Mughal colonial culture has been removed from India.
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Ya, a wedding by the richest person of the country attended by foreign dignitaries and celebrities is the way to judge Indian tradition.
And not what rest of 99.999999% of the country does.

And there is no standard “Hindu culture”, every region has different culture.
Hindus in south will follow a different culture than Hindus in north. They might even pray to different gods than the ones some in other states pray to.
That’s the beauty and diversity of a country like India.
 
big_gamer007 said:
Ya, a wedding by the richest person of the country attended by foreign dignitaries and celebrities is the way to judge Indian tradition.
And not what rest of 99.999999% of the country does.

And there is no standard “Hindu culture”, every region has different culture.
Hindus in south will follow a different culture than Hindus in north. They might even pray to different gods than the ones some in other states pray to.
That’s the beauty and diversity of a country like India.
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I always like when Pakistanis brits take a dig at Indian stuff that’s when you know its envy.
You will rarely see Pakistani citizens talk like that.
 
big_gamer007 said:
Name one company which doesn’t in your definition “exploit” its employees by underpaying them?

You were harping about Microsoft and the guy just showed you Microsoft exploits it workers more than reliance.

I truly hope one day you get a good education about the business world.
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Funny how indians are justifying another indian exploiting them and then telling others to get an education.

Looks like some people need an education on exploitation.
 
Major said:
Funny how indians are justifying another indian exploiting them and then telling others to get an education.

Looks like some people need an education on exploitation.
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I'm still not sure where you're getting this underpayment and exploitation thing. Reliance group have close to 400,000 employees and have to compete in the market to hire them just like anyone else. Are they especially good with world-class employee benefits, pensions etc.? - No. But are they especially bad with sweatshops, onerous contracts etc.? No again. They're just about average I would say.

There's plenty of stuff to criticize the group on including excessive government influence, lack of commitment to Corporate social responsibility etc. but pay is a vague one.
 
JaDed said:
I always like when Pakistanis brits take a dig at Indian stuff that’s when you know its envy.
You will rarely see Pakistani citizens talk like that.
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Well the Pakistani Brit’s taking dig at us still makes more sense than the point being made by one of the Pakistani citizens here.
 
JaDed said:
I always like when Pakistanis brits take a dig at Indian stuff that’s when you know its envy.
You will rarely see Pakistani citizens talk like that.
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So Pakistani Brits are more envious of Indians than Pakistani citizens?

There is no real logic to your theory.

Why would be envious of Ambani paying 5 million dollars for a booty shaking show of Rihanna when we get a similar show for a few hundred quid here when she tours?
 
big_gamer007 said:
Ya, a wedding by the richest person of the country attended by foreign dignitaries and celebrities is the way to judge Indian tradition.
And not what rest of 99.999999% of the country does.

And there is no standard “Hindu culture”, every region has different culture.
Hindus in south will follow a different culture than Hindus in north. They might even pray to different gods than the ones some in other states pray to.
That’s the beauty and diversity of a country like India.
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I thought given the decolonizing of recent times that such a cultural extravaganza would be a good way to judge Indian tradition.

I was a bit nervous because at one point I thought the right wingers may accuse her of wearing hijab on her head but perhaps she was able to neutralize them with the rest of her outfit.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I thought given the decolonizing of recent times that such a cultural extravaganza would be a good way to judge Indian tradition.

I was a bit nervous because at one point I thought the right wingers may accuse her of wearing hijab on her head but perhaps she was able to neutralize them with the rest of her outfit.
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It’s a private wedding not a cultural extravaganza, so you thought wrong.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I thought given the decolonizing of recent times that such a cultural extravaganza would be a good way to judge Indian tradition.

I was a bit nervous because at one point I thought the right wingers may accuse her of wearing hijab on her head but perhaps she was able to neutralize them with the rest of her outfit.
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That’s like saying belly dancing is used to judge Arabic Islamic tradition, makes no sense.
 
Their money, their wish. In India, even middle-class families spend more money on marriage beyond their capacity.
 
Let them celebrate as they want, anyway wedding economy is a thing. Most Indians overspend when it comes to weddings.
 
Major said:
are the bollywood actors like Amir, Shah Rukh and Salman paid to come as entertainers? Or invited as guests?
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Ambani owns Jio Studios, produces many films and I think they are set to become the largest Indian production house soon if not already there. Also streaming platform, not just movies but IPL rights. These kind of events are used to scope for potential business partners, make connections etc. Invited as guests or not, most celebs will look at these events as opportunities. In MET Gala many people even pay big amounts to attend.
 
Ambanis didn't splurge this much on the festivities of their two other kids. I think this is a PR image rehab exercise for their youngest son, there were talks of him having health/mental development issues. Akash and Isha have been given responsibility to run important divisions (Retail, Telecom) in Reliance as Mukesh is taking a backseat. Maybe showing this guy as some wildlife protector or humble, cultured, spiritual, rooted guy, they are doing some positive PR for him. If you all remember there was opposition from board members and Reliance shareholders last year when Anant was appointed to the board of directors. When the other two Ambani children were appointed, they were backed fully by other board members. Plenty of news articles about this.

He has also lost lots of weight for this, and clearly first time we are hearing him talk. More to this than just some event.
 

Anant Ambani's pre-wedding: Rihanna, Gates and Zuckerberg at India tycoon's gala​

Five hundred dishes, more than a thousand guests and a multi-million dollar budget - this is how the son of Asia's richest man has reportedly celebrated his upcoming nuptials.

Anant Ambani and his wife-to-be Radhika Merchant's three day extravaganza saw Bollywood royalty rubbing shoulders with tech billionaires, sports superstars and even Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka.

The event has captivated audiences in India and abroad, who have been lapping up every detail emerging from the party held by his father Mukesh Ambani in the city of Jamnagar, in Gujarat, over the weekend.

It was so big that the local airport was temporarily granted international status as it received visitors from across the country and the world. Airport authorities said nearly 130 flights had arrived for the event, ferrying the likes of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg to the region.

Most of the guests stayed in luxury "glamping" tents near the venue that offered a level of opulence most would struggle to imagine, let alone afford - and could reportedly choose from more than 500 dishes created by dozens of chefs from around the world.

There were also hair and makeup artists, laundry services and stylists on hand to help any guests prepare for the themed gatherings taking place - said to have been carefully laid out in a nine page schedule.

The highlight was pop star Rihanna's first ever performance in India, for which she was rumoured to have been paid somewhere in the range of $7m (£5.5m). The BBC couldn't independently confirm this amount.

Some of India's biggest film stars also danced to her hit songs on stage.

Guests were treated to a visit to Anant Ambani's pet project - a 3,000-acre shelter that is home to thousands of animals.

It was not all about the party, however. Mukesh Ambani - the head of Reliance Industries, with an estimated net worth of $115bn, according to Forbes - has also had 14 new temples constructed in the city, according to local reports.

All eyes are now likely to be on the wedding, which is due to be held in Mumbai in July.

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I have never seen a wedding like this in my life before with so many news about it in all over the World. I mean people like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are spending their time to attend a wedding in a country thousands of miles away from them.
 

Atif Aslam performs at Ambanis' pre-wedding gala in London​

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Atif Aslam held audience spellbound with his beautiful voice and melodies at the pre-wedding gala of Ambanis.

Atif Aslam has shared pictures carrying a caption, ‘A Night to Remember.’

It is reported that these snaps have been taken from Ambani’s pre-wedding event.

The opulent wedding festivities of the Ambani family have always been a grand affair, and this time, it was no different.

The picturesque city of London witnessed a star-studded celebration as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant prepared to embark on their journey of love and togetherness.

One of the highlights of the pre-wedding festivities was the soul-stirring performance by Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam.

The renowned artist took the stage at the Stoke Park Estate, captivating the audience with his powerful vocals and heartwarming melodies.

Atif Aslam shared beautiful pictures from the exclusive private concert, held in London.

It was reportedly Ambani’s pre-wedding event. Atif Aslam wrote a heartwarming caption on his photoshoot with his wife. The captions read, “A Night to Remember”

Dressed in an elegant black shirt paired with an intricately embellished ivory jacket, Atif Aslam exuded charisma and style.

The back of his jacket featured his initials, adding a personalized touch to his ensemble. His wife, Sara Bharwana, stood by his side, radiating grace and elegance in a golden gown adorned with delicate wave patterns.

Together, they epitomized royal couple goals, setting the tone for a magical evening.

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Atif Aslam performs at Ambanis' pre-wedding gala in London

He shares pictures with caption ‘A Night to Remember’
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The marathon Indian wedding turning heads around the world

How much is too much?

That's the question many in India are asking as the months-long wedding festivities for the youngest son of Asia's richest man enter their final phase.

The celebrations are expected to culminate this weekend when Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, ties the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of pharma tycoons Viren and Shaila Merchant.

There have been four months of lavish events leading up to the wedding itself. All the glamourous outfits, stunning jewellery, fairytale-like decor and rare performances by Indian and global stars have been the focus of much public attention.

"It is nothing short of a royal wedding," says writer and columnist Shobhaa De. "Our billionaires are the new Indian maharajahs. Their shareholders expect nothing less than a mega extravaganza."

Indians "have always loved pomp and pageantry - just like the British", she says, adding that "the scale [of the wedding] is in keeping with the Ambani wealth".

But the hullabaloo around the wedding has drawn as much ire as public fascination. Many have criticised the opulence and the sheer magnitude of wealth on display in a country where tens of millions live below the poverty line and where income inequality is extreme.

"[The wedding] can easily be seen as a kind of a mockery, a sort of blindness to the reality of the country at one level. At another level, however ridiculous this might be, it is still in keeping with the grossly distorted, almost grotesque bloating of Indian weddings in the last decade or so," writer and commentator Santosh Desai tells the BBC.

"It is part of a larger shift that is taking place. A generation or two ago, wealth was spoken of in whispers. Today, wealth must speak as loudly as possible. Even then, the scale of this wedding makes it an outlier."

With a sprawling business empire - ranging from oil, telecoms, chemicals, technology and fashion to food - the Ambanis are a ubiquitous presence in India and their lives are the subject of intense public fascination.

Mr Ambani's personal fortune is estimated at a staggering $115bn (£90bn). Anant, 29, holds a position on the Reliance Industries board of directors.

Ambani senior, along with fellow Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani, is reported to be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, with opposition parties accusing the authorities of unduly favouring the two business houses - accusations both the government and the businessmen deny.

While the Ambani family’s enormous wealth and clout are well known in India, many outside the country may not have realised the extent of their riches until now.

That changed in March, when Mr Ambani hosted a three-day pre-wedding party for his son.

The festivities were held in the family's hometown Jamnagar in the western state of Gujarat, which is also the location of Mr Ambani's oil refinery - the largest in the world. Some 1,200 guests attended, including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft's Bill Gates.

The party began with a dinner held inside a glasshouse especially built for the occasion. The stunning structure reportedly resembles Palm House, a crystalline Victorian-style building located in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which was a favourite of Ms Merchant when she was a college student in New York City.

The feast was followed by a performance by Rihanna and viral videos showed the Ambani family grooving with the popstar on stage. If people hadn't been paying attention, they definitely were now.

Through it all, dozens of speciality chefs served some 2,000 dishes, carefully curated from around the world, to guests lodged in luxury tents, with personal makeup artists and stylists at their service.

There was also a 10-page manual on the dress code for the events, which included a "jungle fever" theme for a visit to a family-owned animal sanctuary, followed by a Moulin Rouge-themed "house party" held at the sprawling grounds of their palatial residence.

The bride-to-be wore a number of specially crafted outfits, including two lehngas (long bridal silk skirts) - one studded with 20,000 Swarovski crystals and another that reportedly took 5,700 hours to make - and a pink version of a Versace dress that actor Blake Lively wore to the 2022 Met Gala.

The groom mostly wore Dolce & Gabanna outfits and flaunted a Richard Mille wristwatch, worth an estimated $1.5m. A viral video of Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan gawking at the watch went viral in India.

Newspapers and websites perfectly captured the opulence of these dazzling events, attended by the glitterati from around the world. "It was almost like the time of maharajahs 100 years down the line," the New York Times reported.

There was also backlash after India's government overnight designated the city's small airport into an international airport, expanded its staff and deployed military and air force personnel in service of the family.

The final night of the three-day jamboree, which ended with a shower of confetti, fireworks and a lightshow, set the tone for what was to come next.

In June, the couple and their guests took their pre-wedding celebrations overseas, literally. The party, which included top Bollywood stars, embarked on a luxury cruise along the stunning azure coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Italy, to the French Mediterranean.

They stopped in Rome, Portofino, Genoa and Cannes for late-night revelry that reportedly brought complaints from local people.

This time, the celebrations had performances by 90s teen heartthrobs The Backstreet Boys, singer Katy Perry and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.

This week, yet another set of wedding celebrations kicked off on the family's home turf, Mumbai, with a performance by Justin Bieber.

A video of him singing at the edge of the stage as the bride and her friends sing along has been viewed 38 million times. It shows ecstatic women in sequined gowns and saris as they punch their fists skyward in glee. The crowd doesn't miss a beat to Bieber's verse: You should go and love yourself.

The scale of the celebrations show that nothing is out of reach for the family. And there is speculation that Adele could be performing at the actual wedding this weekend - the family, however, are tight-lipped.

Of course, India isn't a stranger to the concept of big fat weddings - the country is the largest spender on marriage ceremonies after the US.

Tina Tharwani, co-founder of the Shaadi Squad, says in recent years, there's been a noticeable trend where weddings have become larger-than-life events that veer towards excessiveness, driven by societal expectations, competitive displays of status, and a desire to create memorable moments.

So, we've seen expensive weddings routinely make headlines in recent years, such as this $74m wedding in 2016.

Other Ambani children have also had lavish pre-wedding festivities. Hillary Clinton and John Kerry were among attendees at Isha Ambani's pre-wedding bash in 2018, which featured a performance by Beyoncé. A year later, Akash Ambani's pre-wedding bash featured a performance by Coldplay.

When it comes to scale, though, this is the mother of all weddings, says Ashwini Arya, owner of an event management company that has managed weddings in 14.

"It's like the bible for the industry with the best of logistics, tech, design and grandeur.

"You're talking about preparations of a minimum of two years, multiple recce trips, approvals and permissions from several countries, along with the logistics of arranging security and transport for some of the biggest personalities of the world," he says.

The Ambanis have not revealed how much this wedding is costing them but Mr Arya estimates that they "have already spent anywhere between 11bn and 13bn rupees [$132m-$156m]". It was rumoured Rihanna had been paid $7m (£5.5m) for her performance, while the figure suggested for Bieber is $10m.

Money was also lavished on constructing 14 temples inside a sprawling complex in Jamnagar to showcase India's cultural heritage and provide a backdrop for the wedding. As part of the celebrations, the Ambanis hosted a mass wedding for 50 underprivileged couples too.

It's being said the family pulled out all the stops because with all the Ambani children married, this would be their last wedding for the foreseeable future.

But with each event, public criticism of the celebration in India has grown - from people aghast at the massive jewels worn by Nita Ambani to exasperation and anger among Mumbai residents over traffic restrictions in a city already struggling with traffic jams and monsoon flooding.

This is an excellent chance for designers to showcase the more refined side of India's couture, artistry and craftsmanship, says Anand Bhushan, a fashion designer. That said, the frequency, with celebrities changing five-six outfits per event can sometimes feel a "little saturating", he admits.

Ms Tharwani says the wedding serves as “an exemplary case” of orchestrating a multi-event, multi-location celebration "that combines tradition, modernity, and unmatched hospitality standards".

Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Varindar Chawla, one of Bollywood's best-known paparazzi, is sifting through the photographs of the celebrations.

There are a few of celebrities posing at the entrance as they arrive to attend the various events.

Each one of these pictures - even the unflattering ones, such as of a star looking stunned as the glare of a camera-flash hits them in the face - has been fetching millions of views and shares.

“Usually it’s hard to penetrate events of this scale. But this family has gone out of the way to ensure we are there to cover every little detail," he says.

"It's a royal wedding and we are getting a royal treatment."

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Ambanis have every right to spend big money on his son wedding… some criticism may be from non-invites. If Ambani spending 13 billion on this wedding it’s good for economy.

Wish every Indian celebrate their wedding in grand way as flower industry, catering industry, cloth industry, event management, etc depends on it and millions of ppls employed in it.
 
globetrotter said:
Ambanis have every right to spend big money on his son wedding… some criticism may be from non-invites. If Ambani spending 13 billion on this wedding it’s good for economy.

Wish every Indian celebrate their wedding in grand way as flower industry, catering industry, cloth industry, event management, etc depends on it and millions of ppls employed in it.
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Yeah it's annoying, embarrassing and tacky but don't see how it's anyone's business how they spend their money.

I just work on not getting irritated by actively avoiding any news about the subject.
 
Typical jealous middle class. Ambanis are not even spending 1% of their total wealth on the marriage, but the rotten middle class spends larger share of their money, some even take loans to show off in their weddings.

Do these middle class ever think that their weddings are considered lavish by the poor people?

The worst of worst people is this middle class. No wonder their life is spent on jealousy, mortgages and keeping up with the joneses.
 
CricketCartoons said:
Typical jealous middle class. Ambanis are not even spending 1% of their total wealth on the marriage, but the rotten middle class spends larger share of their money, some even take loans to show off in their weddings.

Do these middle class ever think that their weddings are considered lavish by the poor people?

The worst of worst people is this middle class. No wonder their life is spent on jealousy, mortgages and keeping up with the joneses.
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No … don’t blame middle class… middle class ppls enjoys grand wedding and they will not criticise. The ppls who are criticising are communist minded peoples, those who are hating a particular community.

For ex. Daughter of Anurag Kashyap criticised Ambani wedding. We all know Anurag Kashyap is a communist and what different can be expected from his daughter
 
Their money; they can do whatever.

Having said that, spending too much money on a wedding is utter stupidity. Imagine having a lavish wedding and couple ending up with a divorce in 2 years. That would be funny and sad.
 
globetrotter said:
No … don’t blame middle class… middle class ppls enjoys grand wedding and they will not criticise. The ppls who are criticising are communist minded peoples, those who are hating a particular community.

For ex. Daughter of Anurag Kashyap criticised Ambani wedding. We all know Anurag Kashyap is a communist and what different can be expected from his daughter
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Wanting to distribute wealth doesn't necessarily mean one is a communist.

If I am not wrong, communism promotes atheism. Many people may support distributing wealth due to religious beliefs (which go against communism/atheism).

There are many factors involved.
 
sweep_shot said:
Their money; they can do whatever.

Having said that, spending too much money on a wedding is utter stupidity. Imagine having a lavish wedding and couple ending up with a divorce in 2 years. That would be funny and sad.
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It worked well for all the people that worked though for the weddi, Ambanis are rich and if they are spending on marriage there is lot of work that is given.
Only time these stingy rich people spend money for normal stuff.
 
globetrotter said:
No … don’t blame middle class… middle class ppls enjoys grand wedding and they will not criticise. The ppls who are criticising are communist minded peoples, those who are hating a particular community.

For ex. Daughter of Anurag Kashyap criticised Ambani wedding. We all know Anurag Kashyap is a communist and what different can be expected from his daughter
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When did Anurag become a communist
 
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JaDed said:
It worked well for all the people that worked though for the weddi, Ambanis are rich and if they are spending on marriage there is lot of work that is given.
Only time these stingy rich people spend money for normal stuff.
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These lavish weddings often cause food wastages and other issues.

If they want to help, they can just donate the same amount to charities. That can also help the economy.

Again, their money. They can do whatever. But, I don't like the concept of lavish wedding.

JaDed said:
When did Anurag become a communist, don’t just blabber.
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My comment was not for Anurag. I don't even know who Anurag is. It was a general comment. Please read again.
 
sweep_shot said:
These lavish weddings often cause food wastages and other issues.

If they want to help, they can just donate the same amount to charities. That can also help the economy.

Again, their money. They can do whatever. But, I don't like the concept of lavish wedding.



My comment was not for Anurag. I don't even know who Anurag is. It was a general comment. Please read again.
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They did do charity as well

My comment on Anurag is for @globetrotter
 
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JaDed said:
When did Anurag become a communist, don’t just blabber.
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This kind of labeling (on both sides) has become extreme nowadays. Anurag is typical of the film industry. Liberal...a shade leftist. He immediately gets labelled a communist.
 
I dont mean this in a negative way but I have noticed that most Indians tend to make a song and dance sequence out of anything, probably because its an important part of their culture. They like to celebrate their events with grandeur and elaborate display of such arts.

I say good for them for sticking to their roots. Nothing wrong in showing what you got!
 
sweep_shot said:
Wanting to distribute wealth doesn't necessarily mean one is a communist.

If I am not wrong, communism promotes atheism. Many people may support distributing wealth due to religious beliefs (which go against communism/atheism).

There are many factors involved.
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Some peoples openly support communism and some doing it secretly. But their comments on current affairs reflects who are they. Communist are the one who are not do any good things, but they criticise others who doing good work. Communist likes to grow As parasites on other’s achievements.

Will give one example here… when Ambani built Antilia in 2010, his residence electricity bill was 86 lacs rupees. It was in news, many communist leaders started criticising saying how he is wasting electricity like that. In 2010, there were 300 new towers under construction in south Mumbai means more electricity was needed. In fact, Ambani had given an opportunity to state government to produce more electricity, built dams and power stations which creates new employment. If any western government would’ve been there, they must congratulated Ambanis
 
Not my money so they ca. do whatever they like. This wedding has been a big boost for hundreds or businesses and related workers. Good for them.

This is one way the rich give it back to the economy. Problem is when they don’t spend and take all that money abroad.
 
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Justin Bieber's fans fume over his ‘tasteless’ paycheck for Indian wedding hosted by Ambani​

Justin Bieber's $10 million paycheck for Indian billionaire's son's pre-wedding sparks outrage over tasteless display of wealth

Justin Bieber's latest performance has sparked outrage – not for the music, but for the hefty price tag. Fans are seething after it came to light that he earned a massive sum for a private show at the pre-wedding celebration of an Indian billionaire's son. This luxurious event, already facing criticism for its opulence, has Bieber's followers labelling it as 'tasteless.' It's reported that the dad-to-be pocketed a staggering $10 million for the Sangeet night.

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Justin Bieber's sky-high paycheck for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding has sparked a wave of criticism. Fans across the Atlantic are deeply divided. Some Beliebers feel Bieber phoned it in for such a massive sum, with chatter swirling online about a lacklustre performance and an "underwear flashing" appearance. On the other hand, some are directing their anger towards the Ambani family, describing the event as a tasteless display of wealth and suggesting the funds could have been more wisely invested in development projects.

While it was a delight to see the Canadian singer take center stage again after a long time, belting out fan favorites, many thought, 'That's a lot of money to pay for lip-syncing! Poking a lighthearted jab at the performance fee another said, "And to think the Hawk Tuah girl only got $30K for her appearance recently. Life ain’t fair."

A segment of fans also think Justin looked the happiest he has been in months as he made the whole crowd groove to his beat, dancing and singing in close proximity with each audience member. Many believe he is on cloud nine, especially since he is going to be a dad in the next few months.

But few criticised him, questioning if he thought it was worth it. “They will do anything for the right amount,” wrote one critic. Another person added, 'Tasteless display of $$$' and 'Awful message for society today,' while others argued, “If they are billionaires and ask for his services, he's the one that sets the price. Nothing controversial or illegal here.”

Many felt it was unfairly simple for the Baby crooner to earn such a large sum for essentially doing nothing more than lip-syncing and appearing briefly. The 30-year-old, who flew back to Miami shortly after his performance, shared photos and videos from the event on Instagram on Saturday night.

"Bieber said I ain’t gonna shave or nothing. Just wear a white tank and show up and do my thing. What a flex. Easy,” one more added. “Justin Beiber gets $10 million to flash his underwear at Ambani Sangeet. Some people have all the luck....” another posted. “You have money doesn't mean you are a gentleman,” pointed out an angry user.

Justin, who canceled his Justice World Tour last year after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, earned $10 million for a private performance. In comparison, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé, who have previously performed at Ambani’s weddings, reportedly earned around $8.5 million, $5.3 million, and $4 million respectively. The Canadian singer wowed the crowd with his performance at the couple's sangeet ceremony, held at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on Friday night.

On the personal front, the artist is soon going to welcome his first child with his wife, Hailey Bieber. The duo announced the news just a month ago before renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii.

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Justin Bieber's fans fume over his ‘tasteless’ paycheck for Indian wedding hosted by Ambani

Justin Bieber's $10 million paycheck for Indian billionaire's son's pre-wedding sparks outrage over tasteless display of wealth
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If they got a few quid up to them really.

But I feel for the asians who have to splash the cash due to peer pressure and what not when they don’t want to.

I guess these public stunts don’t help that.
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:

Justin Bieber's fans fume over his ‘tasteless’ paycheck for Indian wedding hosted by Ambani​

Justin Bieber's $10 million paycheck for Indian billionaire's son's pre-wedding sparks outrage over tasteless display of wealth

Justin Bieber's latest performance has sparked outrage – not for the music, but for the hefty price tag. Fans are seething after it came to light that he earned a massive sum for a private show at the pre-wedding celebration of an Indian billionaire's son. This luxurious event, already facing criticism for its opulence, has Bieber's followers labelling it as 'tasteless.' It's reported that the dad-to-be pocketed a staggering $10 million for the Sangeet night.

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Justin Bieber's sky-high paycheck for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding has sparked a wave of criticism. Fans across the Atlantic are deeply divided. Some Beliebers feel Bieber phoned it in for such a massive sum, with chatter swirling online about a lacklustre performance and an "underwear flashing" appearance. On the other hand, some are directing their anger towards the Ambani family, describing the event as a tasteless display of wealth and suggesting the funds could have been more wisely invested in development projects.

While it was a delight to see the Canadian singer take center stage again after a long time, belting out fan favorites, many thought, 'That's a lot of money to pay for lip-syncing! Poking a lighthearted jab at the performance fee another said, "And to think the Hawk Tuah girl only got $30K for her appearance recently. Life ain’t fair."

A segment of fans also think Justin looked the happiest he has been in months as he made the whole crowd groove to his beat, dancing and singing in close proximity with each audience member. Many believe he is on cloud nine, especially since he is going to be a dad in the next few months.

But few criticised him, questioning if he thought it was worth it. “They will do anything for the right amount,” wrote one critic. Another person added, 'Tasteless display of $$$' and 'Awful message for society today,' while others argued, “If they are billionaires and ask for his services, he's the one that sets the price. Nothing controversial or illegal here.”

Many felt it was unfairly simple for the Baby crooner to earn such a large sum for essentially doing nothing more than lip-syncing and appearing briefly. The 30-year-old, who flew back to Miami shortly after his performance, shared photos and videos from the event on Instagram on Saturday night.

"Bieber said I ain’t gonna shave or nothing. Just wear a white tank and show up and do my thing. What a flex. Easy,” one more added. “Justin Beiber gets $10 million to flash his underwear at Ambani Sangeet. Some people have all the luck....” another posted. “You have money doesn't mean you are a gentleman,” pointed out an angry user.

Justin, who canceled his Justice World Tour last year after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, earned $10 million for a private performance. In comparison, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé, who have previously performed at Ambani’s weddings, reportedly earned around $8.5 million, $5.3 million, and $4 million respectively. The Canadian singer wowed the crowd with his performance at the couple's sangeet ceremony, held at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on Friday night.

On the personal front, the artist is soon going to welcome his first child with his wife, Hailey Bieber. The duo announced the news just a month ago before renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii.

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It seems Justin have religion based fan following….. what Justin thinks it matters most
 
They have hunger and poverty crisis and then there are stooges there who pay $10 million to a boy with half his pants down to sing to them? One would say, their money, their choice but it's just so stupid how they have gone about this wedding just to show off wealth when many in their country can't afford two meals
 
Kriketer said:
They have hunger and poverty crisis and then there are stooges there who pay $10 million to a boy with half his pants down to sing to them? One would say, their money, their choice but it's just so stupid how they have gone about this wedding just to show off wealth when many in their country can't afford two meals
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They served food to the needy .. it’s not their fault media didn’t see that charity.

They pay their taxes, they keep the money in the country and give jobs to Indians unlike some countries where every businessman has money abroad.

Anant Ambani organises grand bhandara in Mumbai ahead of wedding with Radhika Merchant; know its significance

In a remarkable display of philanthropy and cultural tradition, Anant Ambani, the youngest son of business magnate Mukesh Ambani, has initiated a grand 40-day Bhandara in Mumbai.

This charitable event, occurring in the lead-up to his wedding with Radhika Merchant, feeds an astounding 9,000 people daily. According to a video that is going viral online, the last day of the bhandara is July 15.

In the video, the supervisor of the feast shared that it is open to the public and food has been served twice daily. The dishes being served can also be seen clearly. These include delicacies like vegetable pulao, gatte ki sabji, paneer sabji, raita and dhokla.

The bhandara, a significant gesture in Indian culture, not only showcases the Ambani family’s commitment to giving back to society but also intertwines age-old customs with contemporary social responsibility.

What is the significance of this practice?

Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and certified diabetes educator, says, “In Hinduism, feeding the less fortunate is considered a noble act. Bhandaras are frequently held on important events, such as marriages. This bhandara might be viewed as an opportunity for the Ambanis to share their delight with the community.”

SOURCE: https://indianexpress.com/article/l...ding-bhandara-food-mass-meals-mumbai-9446987/
 
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JaDed said:
They served food to the needy .. it’s not their fault media didn’t see that charity.

They pay their taxes, they keep the money in the country and give jobs to Indians unlike some countries where every businessman has money abroad.

Anant Ambani organises grand bhandara in Mumbai ahead of wedding with Radhika Merchant; know its significance

In a remarkable display of philanthropy and cultural tradition, Anant Ambani, the youngest son of business magnate Mukesh Ambani, has initiated a grand 40-day Bhandara in Mumbai.

This charitable event, occurring in the lead-up to his wedding with Radhika Merchant, feeds an astounding 9,000 people daily. According to a video that is going viral online, the last day of the bhandara is July 15.

In the video, the supervisor of the feast shared that it is open to the public and food has been served twice daily. The dishes being served can also be seen clearly. These include delicacies like vegetable pulao, gatte ki sabji, paneer sabji, raita and dhokla.

The bhandara, a significant gesture in Indian culture, not only showcases the Ambani family’s commitment to giving back to society but also intertwines age-old customs with contemporary social responsibility.

What is the significance of this practice?

Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and certified diabetes educator, says, “In Hinduism, feeding the less fortunate is considered a noble act. Bhandaras are frequently held on important events, such as marriages. This bhandara might be viewed as an opportunity for the Ambanis to share their delight with the community.”

SOURCE: https://indianexpress.com/article/l...ding-bhandara-food-mass-meals-mumbai-9446987/
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Quite rich coming from a country which is known to be master of black money and investments abroad to cleanse the money. No point in playing this game of picking on another country when your own house is damp with corruption and Panama and Swiss accounts. As for food distribution, that is quite a lousy share considering point being spending $10 million over a guy showing his underpants while your many go hungry year round. Doing few food distribution is hardly a thing for someone who is filthy multi billionaire. Our rich are corrupt, you confess yours are too but Indians and their obsession with defending anything Indians and getting their lousy nationalist feelings hurt is a norm among padosis
 
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The family known for their philanthropic work had recently organised a mass wedding for 50 couples, where Anant Ambani’s mother, Nita Ambani donated 1 lakh cash to all the brides along with gold jewellery as part of ‘Streedhan’. And now, as per a viral video, Anant Ambani has organised a Bhandara for 40 days in Mumbai, where almost 9000 people are able to consume food every day.——-

So basically they should not spend 1% of their income on their son’s marriage.

Reliance has made money for their share holders for years and has given enough income TAX to India and many others so India doesn’t have to go to IMF.
 
There is always an argument in favor of this wedding and against it as well. Wealthy People will do whatever they want to do and they don't really care about the world.
 
Kim Kardashian and Tony Blair in India for grand wedding

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and former UK PM Tony Blair are among the international guests that have arrived in Mumbai for the wedding ceremony of the son of Asia's richest man on Friday.

Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, will tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of pharma tycoons Viren and Shaila Merchant.

The four-day wedding extravaganza in Mumbai city is the final stop in a string of lavish parties the family has hosted since March.

Key roads in the city are sealed off for several hours a day until the festivities end on Monday.

The months of lavish celebrations have already featured performances by popstars like Rihanna and Justin Bieber.

But it has also led to backlash - city dwellers have complained of traffic snarls, while others have questioned the ostentatious display of wealth at the seemingly never-ending celebrations.

On Friday, the city witnessed heavy rains with waterlogging reported in some parts.

Mukesh Ambani, 66, is at present the world's 10th richest man with a net worth of $115bn, according to Forbes. Reliance Industries, founded by his father in 1966, is a massive conglomerate that operates in sectors ranging from petroleum and retail, to financial services and telecoms.

Anant Ambani is the youngest of his three children, all of whom are on the board of Reliance Industries. The 29-year-old is involved in Reliance's energy businesses and is on the board of Reliance Foundation.

On Friday, the couple will get married in a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre.

Reports say the family will host a grand reception through the weekend, before a final reception for their household staff on Monday.

Rumours on the internet suggest that Adele could be performing at the wedding, but the family has not confirmed this.

Mumbai police have labelled the wedding a "public event" since it would be attended by several international and Indian VIPs, reports Reuters news agency.

The city police has also imposed traffic restrictions around the venue.

From Friday to Monday, roads around the convention centre will be open only for "event vehicles" between 13:00 India time (07:30 GMT) to midnight, it said.

Rajan Mehra, CEO of air charter company Club One Air, told Reuters that the family had rented three Falcon-2000 jets to ferry wedding guests to the event.

“The guests are coming from all over and each aircraft will make multiple trips across the country,” he said.

The restrictions have sparked anger among the city residents who say they are already struggling with traffic jams and monsoon flooding.

The wedding festivities began in March when the family held a three-day pre-wedding party in their home state of Gujarat.

Among the 1,200 guests to attend the celebration were international celebrities, politicians, and members of the business world - including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft's Bill Gates.

The party started with a performance by Rihanna on the first night. Diljit Dosanjh, the first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella, took the stage on the second night, while rapper Akon closed the show on the final day of celebrations.

In June, the Ambanis organised another pre-wedding celebration, this time, a luxury cruise from Italy to France. The Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry and Pitbull performed for the 800 guests, which included Bollywood stars and cricketers.

Then came the final round of celebrations, which began earlier this week when Bieber landed in Mumbai.

Social media has been flooded with photos and videos of him singing in front of an ecstatic audience.

Money was also lavished on constructing 14 temples inside a sprawling complex in Jamnagar to showcase India's cultural heritage and provide a backdrop for the wedding. As part of the celebrations, the Ambanis hosted a mass wedding for 50 underprivileged couples too.

On Wednesday, the family hosted a bhandara - a community feast for underprivileged people.

The Ambanis have not revealed how much this wedding is costing them but wedding planners estimate they've already spent anywhere between 11bn and 13bn rupees [$132m-$156m]. It was rumoured Rihanna had been paid $7m (£5.5m) for her performance, while the figure suggested for Bieber is $10m.

BBC
 
Kriketer said:
They have hunger and poverty crisis and then there are stooges there who pay $10 million to a boy with half his pants down to sing to them? One would say, their money, their choice but it's just so stupid how they have gone about this wedding just to show off wealth when many in their country can't afford two meals
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It's nothing stupid. It's about how they attach meaning to these events.

These events could have far reaching impacts internally in their lives. Even if it doesn't have an impact, why you believe that the standard that you choose must be chose by others also?

How much of your salary you share as philanthropic work?

It's easier to criticise others.
 
John Cena Arrives In Mumbai For Anant & Radhika's Wedding, Paps Scream 'John Babu' & 'John Kaka'

John Cena arrived in Mumbai dressed in a navy blue T-shirt and cargo shorts. He will be attending the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at NAMCC. John has been vocal about his love for India and Bollywood time and again. He will stand witness to one of the most high-profile and lavish weddings in India on July 12.

Mumbai has been buzzing with the arrival of international celebrities in the city for the grand event hosted jointly by the Ambanis and the Merchants. The latest celebrity to land here is WWE wrestler and Hollywood star John Cena. The superstar's visit to the country comes soon after he announced his retirement from professional wrestling after 2025.

SOURCE: https://www.republicworld.com/enter...a-for-anant-ambani-radhika-merchant-s-wedding
 
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Kriketer said:
AmbAm rich coming from a country which is known to be master of black money and investments abroad to cleanse the money. No point in playing this game of picking on another country when your own house is damp with corruption and Panama and Swiss accounts. As for food distribution, that is quite a lousy share considering point being spending $10 million over a guy showing his underpants while your many go hungry year round. Doing few food distribution is hardly a thing for someone who is filthy multi billionaire. Our rich are corrupt, you confess yours are too but Indians and their obsession with defending anything Indians and getting their lousy nationalist feelings hurt is a norm among padosis
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Our rich store stash their black money abroad but our economy is still growing whereas Pakistan's economy is in the dumps.

Rich people spending money is how the economy grows, saving and storing your money leads to economic stagnation.

There was a time when Japan was America's biggest economic rival but since then declined massively. That's because Americans spend their money will the Japanese tend to be frugal.
 
Statpadder Inc said:
Our rich store stash their black money abroad but our economy is still growing whereas Pakistan's economy is in the dumps.

Rich people spending money is how the economy grows, saving and storing your money leads to economic stagnation.

There was a time when Japan was America's biggest economic rival but since then declined massively. That's because Americans spend their money will the Japanese tend to be frugal.
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In India not only rich, but middle and upper middle class also spending big on weddings as these classes purchase power increased in last 15-20 years
 
BJP govt should have imposed some form of quality control on the event. The list of A-class western celebs being invited is not a good look for India. It gives the impression that the Ambani status can only be verified by western acknowledgment. Reeks of inferiority complex, and this is just a further extension of how Indians came to venerate the British Raj. For those who protest, here it is being played out right in front of your eyes.

The Ambanis should have invited Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Pakistani celebrities to impress their regional status and augment India's failing soft power.
 
JaDed said:
I always like when Pakistanis brits take a dig at Indian stuff that’s when you know its envy.
You will rarely see Pakistani citizens talk like that.
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And interestingly enough a vast majority of Indians regardless of their geographical location these days are full of hate for Pakistan and Pakistanis everywhere. Equal opportunity bigots, unfortunately. I have seen a handful of Indians on this forum who don't carry that baggage but a vast majority simply love to visit a Pakistani forum and yet bash everything Pakistani.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
BJP govt should have imposed some form of quality control on the event. The list of A-class western celebs being invited is not a good look for India. It gives the impression that the Ambani status can only be verified by western acknowledgment. Reeks of inferiority complex, and this is just a further extension of how Indians came to venerate the British Raj. For those who protest, here it is being played out right in front of your eyes.

The Ambanis should have invited Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Pakistani celebrities to impress their regional status and augment India's failing soft power.
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PAK, BD, SL celebrities are useless soft power.
 
Stewie said:
And interestingly enough a vast majority of Indians regardless of their geographical location these days are full of hate for Pakistan and Pakistanis everywhere. Equal opportunity bigots, unfortunately. I have seen a handful of Indians on this forum who don't carry that baggage but a vast majority simply love to visit a Pakistani forum and yet bash everything Pakistani.
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True, they do.
 
Hellion said:
PAK, BD, SL celebrities are useless soft power.
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There is no such thing as useless soft power. It would benefit India just to diffuse the appearance of seeking western approval. Consider this: if you were a king of all nearby domains, but you went begging for approval of those you considered your own superior, how would that reflect on you at home?
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
There is no such thing as useless soft power. It would benefit India just to diffuse the appearance of seeking western approval. Consider this: if you were a king of all nearby domains, but you went begging for approval of those you considered your own superior, how would that reflect on you at home?
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I agree, they should have invited Pakistani Brit performers from Bradford
 
Statpadder Inc said:
They may even live in Timbuktu or the North Pole, but their roots lie in our neighborhood. A piece of paper can't change your blood
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You are wrong. If a person was born in a certain place or moved there at a young age, he/she is from there culturally.

Rishi Sunak may look Indian but he is a proper British, for example. Same with Sadiq Khan.

Again, I am not referring to those who migrated as adults.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
There is no such thing as useless soft power. It would benefit India just to diffuse the appearance of seeking western approval. Consider this: if you were a king of all nearby domains, but you went begging for approval of those you considered your own superior, how would that reflect on you at home?
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From last 2 years it’s absolutely obvious India doesn’t seek Western approval. India has never been the one to seek West’s approval even during Congress times.
Maybe its your bias but that’s upto you to believe what you want , it holds no fact though.
Western approval: Leaders wearing western dresses,
 
JaDed said:
From last 2 years it’s absolutely obvious India doesn’t seek Western approval. India has never been the one to seek West’s approval even during Congress times.
Maybe its your bias but that’s upto you to believe what you want , it holds no fact though.
Western approval: Leaders wearing western dresses,
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Why did Ambani invite Justin Bieber and other western celebrities then?
 
The wedding celebrations of India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, with his longtime girlfriend, Radhika Merchant, are making headlines for their extravagance.

The latest revelation is the cost of the wedding invitation card, which is a staggering INR6-7 lacs (approximately $8,000-$9,000 USD), according to Indian media.

This is a whopping 366 percent more than the cost of his elder brother Akash Ambani’s wedding card, local news outlets said.

The wedding card is not just a simple invitation but a lavish affair in itself. Guests are also given a shawl worth INR10,000-12,000 and other valuable gifts, including gold.

The wedding festivities for Ambani’s youngest son began with an intimate puja ceremony at the Ambani residence on June 29.

This was followed by a mass wedding organised by the Ambanis for over 50 underprivileged couples from Maharashtra’s Palghar on July 2.

Later on July 6, a sangeet ceremony was held in which pop sensation Justin Bieber performed.

As per the reports by Indian media, Ambani paid Bieber a staggering $10 million (approximately INR83 crore) to perform at his son’s pre-wedding bash.

However, this is not the first time the Ambani family has made news for their extravagant spending.

In March, Ambani threw a three-day party, in which 1,200 guests, including former world leaders, tech leaders, Bollywood movie stars, and even the singer Rihanna, were invited.

The Ambani family, in May, took guests on a 3-day cruise trip from Italy to France.

The couple got engaged on January 19, 2023, and are set to tie the knot on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Source: MM News
 
sweep_shot said:
Why did Ambani invite Justin Bieber and other western celebrities then?
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How is that for approval, that’s entertainment. Entire Indian industry is invited and he made West perform lol.

Please explain what does approval mean to you? India even more so every year disregards anything Western media prints about them, every single year more and more people care single about Guardian NY times Hollywood celebs.
 
Statpadder Inc said:
Our rich store stash their black money abroad but our economy is still growing whereas Pakistan's economy is in the dumps.

Rich people spending money is how the economy grows, saving and storing your money leads to economic stagnation.

There was a time when Japan was America's biggest economic rival but since then declined massively. That's because Americans spend their money will the Japanese tend to be frugal.
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Your economy is growing while your massive population is in dumps and where you half a billion were reported to not to have basic necessities like toilet? Weren't you also listed among the worst one in latest global hunger index ratings? Indians and their taking offense to anything criticised about India is hilarious and only getting worse. You folks are really losing it in your heads with your naive nationalsm. feed your hunger infested population instead of drooling over white boy singing around.

Rich people spending money is how economy grows? I can only Lol at that statement. Plenty of videos and articles over the condition of your third world country so gloat all you want over your few billionaires piling on wealth while majority of you keep making the hunger and poverty indexes.
 
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Kriketer said:
Your economy is growing while your massive population is in dumps and where you half a billion were reported to not to have basic necessities like toilet?
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Your economy is in the dumps, literally surviving on foreign alms. No growth, no investment and no future. And where did you pull up the last fact from
Kriketer said:
feed your hunger infested population instead of drooling over white boy singing around with his undies out.
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Dude, 40℅ of your population lives in poverty and it's rapidly growing, use those IMF loans to feed your famished population
Kriketer said:
white boy singing around .
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Say's the country been under the thumb of the West since it's independence and dependent on western loans lol

They hired those artists because they could afford them, have a problem. Not our fault no artist would want to ever step foot in Pakistan
Kriketer said:
Rich people spending money is how economy grows? I can only Lol at that statement. Plenty of videos and articles over the condition of your third world country so gloat all you want over your few billionaires piling on wealth while majority of you keep making the hunger and poverty indexes.
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Yes, spending leads to more economic growth, but what would you know about that. Can't run an economy by living other's charity.

Maharashtra has a bigger economy than Pakistan, so don't the opinions of padosi economic experts.

I have seen videos of Pakistan show much worse, you have a higher℅ of your population in poverty and don't even have any billionaires
 
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This thread is not about discussing India and Pakistan's economy and their comparisons. Please do not derail the thread.

QUestion is a simple one "WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT LAVISH WEDDINGS???"
 
Kriketer said:
Your economy is growing while your massive population is in dumps and where you half a billion were reported to not to have basic necessities like toilet? Weren't you also listed among the worst one in latest global hunger index ratings? Indians and their taking offense to anything criticised about India is hilarious and only getting worse. You folks are really losing it in your heads with your naive nationalsm. feed your hunger infested population instead of drooling over white boy singing around.

Rich people spending money is how economy grows? I can only Lol at that statement. Plenty of videos and articles over the condition of your third world country so gloat all you want over your few billionaires piling on wealth while majority of you keep making the hunger and poverty indexes.
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This is the issues with overseas pakistani I guess. They are out of touch with reality and depends solely on videos.

This symptom is rarely seen in case of native desi be it Indian or Pakistani or bangladeshi. May be its because of identity crisis which is more rampant in for brits?
 
It is just bragging rights really. In desi weddings the bride/groom barely notice their guests anyway because they are busy.

I doubt this Ambani kid wanted to invite Boris Johnson and John Cena..but it allows his father etc to brag to their friends and look down upon others.
 
Itachi said:
This is the issues with overseas pakistani I guess. They are out of touch with reality and depends solely on videos.

This symptom is rarely seen in case of native desi be it Indian or Pakistani or bangladeshi. May be its because of identity crisis which is more rampant in for brits?
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If you are talking about identity crisis, it's not overseas Pakistanis who need to go fawning over western celebrities to attend their weddings in India in order to get some false sense of status. Do you think Bieber or Rihanna will be inviting a bunch of Indians to their weddings or special events?
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
If you are talking about identity crisis, it's not overseas Pakistanis who need to go fawning over western celebrities to attend their weddings in India in order to get some false sense of status. Do you think Bieber or Rihanna will be inviting a bunch of Indians to their weddings or special events?
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No Indian is expecting that….. these artists are called for do their performance and it’s a professional deal with no emotions
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
If you are talking about identity crisis, it's not overseas Pakistanis who need to go fawning over western celebrities to attend their weddings in India in order to get some false sense of status. Do you think Bieber or Rihanna will be inviting a bunch of Indians to their weddings or special events?
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Maybe they just like their music and hired them to perform.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
It is just bragging rights really. In desi weddings the bride/groom barely notice their guests anyway because they are busy.

I doubt this Ambani kid wanted to invite Boris Johnson and John Cena..but it allows his father etc to brag to their friends and look down upon others.
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It's either bragging or it's a simple form of networking, which succesful people are good at. I don't mind it tbh except for the fact that he's giving the media access to this outlandish wedding for some reason.
 
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