Beyonce hired by India's richest man to perform concert at daughter's pre-wedding party
The celebrations were attended by Hillary Clinton and newlyweds Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra
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Your support makes all the difference.Beyonce performed a concert at a wedding celebration in India after being hired by India's wealthiest man.
The singer performed a private concert for the guests of Isha Ambani in Udaipur, Rajasthan on Sunday, as part of the bride-to-be's pre-wedding festivities.
Her set, which reportedly featured several costume changes, spanned hits, including “Crazy in Love” and “Naughty Girl.”
The concert was also attended by Hillary Clinton and newlyweds Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar were also in attendance.
Beyonce posted a photo of herself wearing an Indian-inspired outfit on Instagram, with others sharing footage of her performance on Twitter.
It's unknown how much Mukesh Ambani paid her to perform.
Ambani's marriage to childhood friend Anand Piramal is taking place in Mumbai today (12 December) at her family home which is estimated to be the second most expensive property in the world, behind Buckingham Palace.
Piramal's father, also a business tycoon, is ranked as 24th wealthiest person in India by Forbes,
The week-long celebration has reportedly cost up to $100m. According to Reuters, chartered planes were hired to bring guests to the ceremony with security beefed up in advance.
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