The picturesque city of Udaipur is currently hosting one of the most extravagant weddings of the year as American billionaire Rama Raju Mantena's daughter Netra Mantena ties the knot with Vamsi Gadiraju in a ceremony attended by international dignitaries and Bollywood royalty.
VIP Arrivals and Security Arrangements
Donald Trump Jr, son of former US President Donald Trump, is scheduled to arrive in Udaipur from Jamnagar around 9 PM on Friday, according to official sources. The city police have made elaborate security arrangements for the high-profile guest and other VIP attendees.
Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal confirmed that sufficient arrangements have been implemented for the important guests. Extra police force has been deployed and traffic diversions are in place across the city to ensure smooth proceedings during the multi-day wedding celebrations.
Bollywood Glamour and International Performers
The wedding has attracted significant attention from the entertainment industry, with several Bollywood A-listers already arriving in the city. Actresses Madhuri Dixit, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Kriti Sanon were spotted at Dabok Airport on Friday afternoon, arriving to attend the haldi ceremony.
According to wedding insiders, the guest list includes prominent actors Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Shahid Kapoor. The entertainment lineup features global superstar Jennifer Lopez, who is expected to perform at the wedding and will arrive in Udaipur at 2 AM on Saturday. While rumors suggest Justin Bieber might make an appearance, authorities haven't confirmed this information.
Royal Venues and Traditional Elements
The wedding festivities, scheduled from November 21 to 24, will take place across multiple iconic locations in Udaipur, with the magnificent Jagmandir Island Palace serving as a primary venue. Situated in the middle of Lake Pichola, this historic palace provides a stunning backdrop for the celebrations.
Adding to the traditional grandeur, an elephant named Babu has been specially brought from Jaipur's Hathi Gaon for the wedding ceremonies. Ballu Khan, president of Hathi Gaon Vikas Samiti, revealed that the elephant was decorated with natural colors and special ornaments for the occasion.
"The groom will break toran on the door by climbing on Babu, our elephant. Two mahouts went with the elephant to Udaipur and reached on Friday morning," Khan explained, highlighting this unique traditional element incorporated into the modern wedding celebrations.
