When it comes to weddings, Gujaratis are known for their grand and extravagant celebrations. A Gujarati wedding is more than just a ceremony – it’s an experience, a spectacle, and an expression of life’s most cherished values. From their vibrant pre-wedding rituals to the emotional farewell of the bride, every moment is crafted with love, care, and unyielding zest for life.
According to sources, Gujarati film stars Puja Joshi and Malhar Thakar are set to tie knot in the last week of November. The ceremony is expected be a big fat wedding attended by family, friends, and notable figures from film industry.
With this, let’s have a look at the popular figures who have a big fat Gujarati wedding recently!
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding
The Gujarati wedding of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant concludes four months of pre-wedding celebrations that began in the family’s homeland of Jamnagar, Gujarat, and drew 1,200 guests including Ivanka Trump, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta. Rihanna and Diljit Dosanjh performed during the event, while Ambani family shared the stage with some of India’s best actors. In June, the Ambani hosted a lavish cruise for their guests with stopovers in Rome, Portofino, Genoa and Cannes.
Their Wedding or ‘Shubh Vivah’ took place at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai on July 12, 2024. The most anticipated wedding of the century was a lavish Indian wedding that was attended by celebrities from all around the world. Celebrities including Kim and Khloe Kardashian, former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, cricket greats Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh, and the Bachchans were all present at this star-studded wedding. At the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, and the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony the next day, the Ambanis, nonetheless, remembered their heritage by adhering to some Gujarati customs.
Deepika Bharwad’s extravagant wedding
The daughter of real estate developer Vijay Bharwad, Deepika Bharwad had a big fat wedding in January this year, where she married her beau Nayan. In addition to being a real estate developer, her farther, Vijay Bharwad founded Gokul Developers and is well-known face of Bharwad community. A doctor herself, Deepika left no stone unturned when it came to the scale of celebrations.
In Gujarat’s Surat, the wedding was a sensational four-day event that made headlines. The Lagan Lakhan was the first event, followed by the Dayro and Haldi ceremony, and the wedding day was the culmination. CR Patil, a member of parliament and the president of the Gujarat state chapter of the BJP, was also there as a guest of honor. The bride looked stunning in the lavish and sophisticated ensemble that comprised her bridal trousseau. Vijay Bharwad had a number of temple-like structures built for his beloved daughter’s special day, so the wedding site had a temple motif. Intricate floral arrangements and multiple fountains ringed the mandap, creating a scene straight out of a movie. The wedding was incredibly stunning, with enough illumination to illuminate the entire city of Surat. Professional dancers danced as the bride arrived, escorting her into her new life.
Malhar Thakar and Pooja Joshi’s wedding
On November 6, Puja Joshi and Malhar Thakkar made their relationship official after months of rumors. On their announcement, the duo shared a beautiful picture on Instagram with a caption “Putting all rumors to the rest! From REEL to REAL…. With your love & blessings we are starting the journey of our new chapter! Countdown begins!!”
According to the sources, the duo will have a Big fat Gujarati wedding and undoubtedly the union will impress their fans.
Malhar Thakar and Pooja Joshi, both are the important figures in Gujarati films industry. The duo’s last released was “Lagan Special” and earlier, they were seen in “Vaat Vaat Ma” and “Veer-Isha Nu Seemant”.
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