The wedding of the year in India: extravagant spectacle with JLo, Trump’s son and an art-like cake
A recently held Indian wedding aimed to rival the opulence of past high-profile ceremonies. The groom is tech billionaire Vamsi Gandirtju, and the bride is Netra, heiress of pharmaceutical magnate Rama Raju Madena.
Location and fashion - The celebrations took place in a palace that was used in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy. - Both the bride and Jennifer Lopez wore creations by Elie Saab; Elie Saab’s son was also among the guests. - Before performing, Jennifer Lopez posed for photos with the newlyweds wearing an embroidered sari and striking jewelry. On stage she performed in a more revealing bodysuit.
Entertainment - Jennifer Lopez entertained guests with hits including “Waiting for Tonight” and “On The Floor.” - World-famous DJ Tiësto also performed during the festivities. - Among the guests was Donald Trump Jr., who attended with his partner Bettina Anderson; reports said they enjoyed the multiple celebration nights.
Cake and other highlights - The wedding featured an impressive 4.5-meter-tall cake shaped like a miniature palace, reportedly created by Paris-based pastry chef Bastien Blanc-Tailleu, according to Indian media. - The entire event has been widely shared on social media, with posts highlighting Jennifer Lopez’s show, Elie Saab’s posts about the celebrations, and other moments from the parties.
Cost and reaction - The cost of the lavish wedding was reported at $6.7 million. That price tag drew criticism and anger from some local residents who described the spending as wasteful, according to the Daily Mail, which cited local reports. - The bride’s father, Rama Raju Madena, is described as a billionaire and CEO of Ingenus Pharmaceuticals; he oversees a portfolio that includes multinational healthcare businesses in the United States, Switzerland and India.
Sources - Cake and pastry chef details: Indian media reports. - Coverage of cost and local criticism: Daily Mail (citing local publications).
