“This was my first time attending a wedding celebration in India and it was amazing,” Gates wrote on Instagram.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates made headlines over the weekend as he performed at the pre-wedding festivities of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani's son, Anant Ambani, and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar.
Amid the opulent three-day celebrations, the tech titan concluded his extravagant weekend with an Instagram post where he shared a photo of himself, adorned in traditional Indian attire.
In the image, Gates was accompanied by his partner, Paula Hurd, and the founders of the Indian IT multinational, Infosys, Rohini and Nandan Nilekani, whom he referred to as “old friends.”
On Instagram, Gates expressed gratitude to the soon-to-be-married couple for the warm hospitality and opportunity to reconnect with longtime acquaintances.
“This was my first time attending a wedding celebration in India and it was amazing,” she wrote on Instagram. “Congratulations, Anant and Radhika. Thank you for inviting us and giving us an excuse to catch up with old friends.”
Gates' post, which garnered more than 130,000 likes in a short span, underscored the global intrigue surrounding the big deal.
Hosted by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his philanthropist wife Nita Ambani, the pre-wedding extravaganza served as a rendezvous for distinguished guests from across India and beyond.
From business moguls to entertainment luminaries, the guest list featured stars, including pop icon Rihanna, who graced the occasion with a memorable performance.
Beyond the festivities, Gates took the opportunity to explore India's cultural tapestry, embarking on a brief tour that included a visit to the iconic Statue of Unity and the famous Indian tea seller, Dolly Chaiwala.
