WWF wrestler-turned-actor John Cena made a grand entrance in Mumbai on Friday morning, embracing Indian tradition for the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. A heartwarming video shows Cena having a safa (turban) tied at the venue while donning a traditional sherwani. (Stay updated with live coverage of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding here)
John Cena’s Traditional Attire at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Wedding Cena opted for a striking powder blue sherwani with intricate ivory detailing, paired with white pants. On the red carpet, he delighted fans by striking his iconic ‘you can’t see me’ pose, adding a touch of his wrestling persona to the festive occasion. At the venue, he completed his traditional look with a white and gold safa.
Mukesh Ambani, father of the groom, expressed his gratitude to Cena for attending the wedding. They shook hands as Mukesh warmly welcomed him, saying, “Welcome, thank you so much for coming.” Cena’s plus one also had a safa tied at the venue, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
Cena was spotted enjoying himself while dancing in the baraat, interacting with guests, and sharing a hug with one of them. In a short clip shared online, other guests are seen dancing to dhol music in the baraat, contributing to the joyous ambiance.
Arriving in Mumbai on Friday morning, Cena was greeted with affectionate calls of ‘John babu’ and ‘John kaka’ by the paparazzi. He waved to them before heading to his hotel.
Prominent Guests at the Wedding The star-studded guest list included Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh, who were all seen arriving at the Jio World Convention Centre on Friday evening. Other notable attendees included Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, Venkatesh, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, and more.
Also in attendance were futurist Peter Diamandis, artist Jeff Koons, self-help coach Jay Shetty, former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, among other celebrities, politicians, and industrialists.
Anant and Radhika’s Wedding Festivities Following traditional Hindu Vedic customs, the main ceremonies began on Friday, July 12, with the Shubh Vivah or wedding function. The celebrations continued on Saturday, July 13, with the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony. The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14.
