Even by the standards of Indian weddings, the union of Isha, the daughter of Mukesh Ambani, and Anand, the son of Ajay Piramal, one of the wealthiest businessmen in Mumbai, was stupendous.

The spectacular wedding of Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh, drew international attention in December 2018, as did that of her brother Akash in March this year. © Reuters
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