Janardhan Reddy’s Daughter Brahmani’s Rs 1600 Crore Royal Affair
Inside India’s Most Expensive Wedding: Janardhan Reddy’s Daughter Brahmani’s Rs 1600 Crore Royal Affair
When it comes to India’s most extravagant weddings, most people think of the Ambani family. But did you know that India’s most lavish wedding was hosted by none other than former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy? In November 2016, he spent a jaw-dropping Rs 1,600 crore on his daughter Brahmani’s wedding, making it one of the most opulent ceremonies in Indian history.
🗓️ A Five-Day Grand Celebration
Held in Bengaluru, this grand affair spanned over five days starting from November 16, 2016. The wedding saw nearly 50,000 guests, including political leaders, film stars, and industrialists. Reddy made sure no stone was left unturned to make his daughter’s wedding a royal event.
🏰 The Royal Wedding Venue Inspired by Vijayanagara Empire
Janardhan Reddy recreated the glory of the Vijayanagara Empire by commissioning Bollywood’s top art directors to design the wedding venue. The venue looked like a magnificent palace, resembling ancient South Indian temples, transporting the guests into a royal era.
👰♀️ A Rs 55 Crore Bridal Saree That Made Headlines
Brahmani wore a stunning red Kanchipuram saree designed by celebrity designer Neeta Lulla. What made it exceptional? It was crafted with pure gold threads and was valued at an astonishing Rs 55 crore! Her bridal look was the epitome of luxury and tradition.
💎 Jewellery Worth Rs 80 Crore
Her jewellery collection was just as breathtaking. She wore a diamond choker necklace worth Rs 80 crore, along with a diamond-studded maang tikka and traditional panchlada jewellery. Even her braid was decorated with diamond-studded accessories. Altogether, her jewellery was valued at Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).
💄 Rs 1 Crore Makeup and Styling
Brahmani’s makeup alone cost Rs 1 crore. Top celebrity makeup artists were flown in to give her the perfect bridal glow for the big day.
🚁 Royal Treatment for Guests
To make transportation hassle-free for the guests, Reddy arranged 40 decorated bullock carts, 2,000 luxury cars, and 15 helicopters. Over 1,500 rooms were booked in five-star and three-star hotels across Bengaluru for the invitees.
🍽️ A Royal Banquet That Cost Crores
The wedding feast was a grand spectacle. There were 16 varieties of traditional Indian sweets served, and each guest plate cost around Rs 3,000.
🔥 Controversy Amid Demonetization
Despite the extravagance, the timing of the wedding sparked controversy. The event took place during India’s 2016 demonetization crisis, leading to public outrage and political scrutiny over Reddy’s wealth.