Jennifer Lopez Commands Seven-Figure Fee for Lavish Indian Wedding
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez secured a monumental payday over the weekend, performing for a reported £1.5 million at the opulent wedding of billionaire heiress Netra Mantena and tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju in India.
The 56-year-old singer and actress jetted to Udaipur for the four-day celebration, which began on Thursday, November 20, joining an elite roster of performers including DJ Tiësto.
A Spectacular Saree and Dazzling Performance
Upon arrival, JLo made a sensational style statement, attending the festivities in a custom pink Manish Malhotra saree. The strapless ensemble was beautifully adorned with shimmering rose-gold sequins. She completed the look with an elegant updo and a lavish icy blue jewellery set featuring a statement choker, matching drop earrings, and a bracelet.
For her performance, the pop diva transformed the wedding into a full-scale concert, delivering a high-energy medley of her greatest hits. The setlist included crowd-pleasers like Get Right, Waiting for Tonight, and Play.
True to her reputation, Lopez showcased several dramatic costume changes throughout the show:
- Her first outfit was a grunge-inspired, flesh-toned jumpsuit with leather cut-out panels, paired with a leather jacket and knee-high black boots.
- She later changed into a plunging, crystal-encrusted bodysuit with a dramatic high leg cut, which she teamed with matching, sparkling heeled boots.
Surrounded by a professional troupe of dancers, the performance highlighted her incredible athleticism and stage presence.
A Guest List Fit for Royalty
Lopez served as both a guest and a performer at the extravagant event, which attracted a glittering array of international and local celebrities. Among the high-profile attendees were Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, Bettina Anderson.
The wedding was also a who's who of Bollywood, with stars including Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor, and filmmaker Karan Johar gracing the occasion.
The bride, Netra Mantena, is the daughter of pharmaceutical industry magnate Rama Raju Mantena, Chairman and CEO of Ingenus Pharmaceuticals. The groom, Vamsi Gadiraju, is the co-founder of the food delivery platform Superorder and was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024.
The Growing Trend of Mega-Star Wedding Performances
JLo's performance continues a notable trend of A-list musicians commanding astronomical fees for private wedding gigs in India. This echoes the Ambani wedding in July 2024, where both Rihanna and Justin Bieber returned to the stage for multi-million-pound paydays.
Perhaps the most famous precedent was set in 2018, when Beyoncé reportedly earned over £3 million for a 45-minute performance at the pre-wedding celebrations for Isha Ambani, the daughter of India's wealthiest man.
These events underscore the immense spending power and desire for unparalleled entertainment at the most exclusive celebrations amongst the global elite.
