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A party like no other? Asia's richest man celebrates son's prenuptials with a star-studded bash

Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

What happens when the son of Asia's richest man is about to get married?

His father throws a three-day prenuptial bash four months before the actual ceremony.

Tycoons from around the world, heads of state, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood stars descended on the small western Indian city of Jamnagar on Friday where billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani is kickstarting a big fat wedding celebration for his youngest son.

The nearly 1,200-person guest list includes pop superstar , Bill Gates, Mark.

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