American billionaire Rama Raju Mantena is hosting one of India’s grandest weddings in Udaipur. The celebrations began with major attention on Friday night, when Donald Trump Jr, son of US President Donald Trump, arrived in the city to join the festivities.
Who Is Rama Raju Mantena?
Rama Raju Mantena is the father of the bride, Netra Mantena. He is also a major figure in the US pharmaceutical industry. Mantena serves as the Chairman and CEO of Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, which operates across the United States, Switzerland, and India.
Over the years, he built several successful healthcare companies. For example, he launched:
- ICORE Healthcare, a company that manages speciality treatment costs
- International Oncology Network (ION), a leading oncology purchasing group
- OncoScripts, one of the first speciality oncology pharmacies in the US
His journey, from India to the top of the US pharma world, has drawn fresh attention as his daughter’s wedding becomes a major global event.
Trump Jr Joins the Celebrations
Trump Jr visited Gujarat earlier this week, where he toured the Vantara wildlife rescue centre. Later, he travelled to Udaipur for the wedding of Netra Mantena and entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju.
Udaipur SP Yogesh Goyal confirmed strong security measures. He said, “We have made enough arrangements for VIP guests. Donald Trump Jr is the most prominent guest.”
To manage the movement of high-profile visitors, officials added traffic diversions and increased police presence.
After the wedding, Trump Jr may return to Gujarat and meet Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, according to reports.
A Star-Studded Wedding in Udaipur
The wedding ceremonies run from November 21 to 24. They take place at several iconic locations in Udaipur, including the famous Jagmandir Island Palace on Lake Pichola.
Many Bollywood celebrities attended the haldi ceremony, such as:
- Madhuri Dixit
- Jacqueline Fernandez
- Kriti Sanon
- Singer Sofia Choudhary
Furthermore, actors Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Shahid Kapoor are also expected to join the event.
International performers may appear as well. Jennifer Lopez is scheduled to perform and may arrive around 2 a.m. on Saturday. In addition, there is buzz about Justin Bieber, although officials have not confirmed his presence.