Justin Bieber, the Canadian singer who has captivated global audiences since his teenage years, recently made headlines with his performance at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebration, drawing significant international attention. On Saturday night, the Canadian singer shared photos and videos of his appearance online.
Not only was his performance notable, but his casual attire also sparked an unexpected reaction among the audience. His substantial financial commitment to appear and perform at the event created a palpable unease among attendees. The Ambanis reportedly invested millions to secure Bieber’s presence at their dinner party.
According to reports, the total expenditure for the wedding is estimated to range between 11 billion to 13 billion rupees, approximately equivalent to 132 to 156 million dollars. Reactions have varied widely: while some fans expressed astonishment at the extravagant spending to have a photo with the Canadian singer, others mocked Bieber for his casual attire, criticising what they perceived as a lack of respect for traditional weddings and cultural norms of the country, describing his attire as unfitting and tasteless, going to the extent of saying that his attire was like a ‘literal trailer park dweller.'”
Some Indians have labelled the ongoing festivities as a six-month-long circus that has turned their country into a spectacle, criticising the extravagance as obscene. Conversely, proponents of the event argue for the right to spend their money as they wish, regardless of public opinion. They contend that the economic benefits outweigh any inconveniences caused by the celebrations, such as traffic disruptions.
Many fans also voiced discontent over the hefty sums paid to artists for what they perceive as lip-sync performances. Bieber, the highest-paid artist at the Ambani wedding, earned $10 million for his private performance. Previous performers like Katy Perry, Beyoncé, and Rihanna commanded fees ranging from $4 million to $8 million for similar engagements.
The Canadian singer enthralled the audience with his enthusiastic performance at the extravagant Sangeet ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, held at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on Friday night.P
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