From Rihanna To Diljit Dosanjh: How Much These Singers Charge For Each Performance At Weddings?
From the electrifying performance of Grammy award winning singer Rihanna to the soulful and melodious voice of Arijit Singh, the grand pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant were no less than a paradise for music lovers. The three-day celebration saw many singers mesmerizing the audience with their talent while performing for India¡¯s richest family.But do you know how much do these artists charge for such performances? Let us un...Read More
From the electrifying performance of Grammy award winning singer Rihanna to the soulful and melodious voice of Arijit Singh, the grand pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant were no less than a paradise for music lovers.
The three-day celebration saw many singers mesmerizing the audience with their talent while performing for India¡¯s richest family. But do you know how much do these artists charge for such performances at private events? Let us unfold the same for you.
From Rihanna To Diljit Dosanjh: Fees Charged For Each Performance
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1. Rihanna: Rs 12 crore-Rs 74 crore
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On the first day of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's pre-wedding celebration, Rihanna¡ªthe highest-paid female musician globally¡ªwowed the crowd with her electrifying performance, which included hits like "Diamonds," "Work," "We Found Love In A Hopeless Place," and many more. The singer charged the Ambanis an astounding $8 - $9 million (Rs 66 to 74 crore) for this special performance, even though she usually charges anywhere from $1.5 million (Rs 12 crore) to $8 million (Rs 66 crore) for a private event.
2. Diljit Dosanjh: Rs 4 crore
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Diljit Dosanjh exudes an aura. The singer-actor delighted the guests with his intense performance, which included dedicating Proper Patola to Kareena Kapoor and having Karisma Kapoor be his dance partner for Kinni Kinni. He even got Nita Ambani to participate in an impromptu Gujarati lesson, and he made SRK and his daughter Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, Navya Naveli Nanda, and Shanaya Kapoor groove to Lover. Dosanjh typically charges about Rs 4 crore to perform at a wedding.
3. Akon: Rs 2 crore-Rs 4 crore
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Akon has a close relationship with India. 2011 saw the hip-hop artist release Chammak Challo, a hit song for SRK's Ra.One that topped the charts. It makes sense that Akon and SRK sang the song together at the largest (pre)wedding of the year, given that it is still a wedding favorite even after 13 years. The musician typically charges between $300,000 and $499,000 (Rs 2 crore and Rs 4 crore) for a private performance, according to Celebrity Talent Net.
4. Arijit Singh: Rs 5 crore
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This big of a pre-wedding party wouldn't be the same without Arijit Singh belting out his love songs. The singer, who is among the highest-paid musicians in India, enthralled an audience with his rendition of popular songs like Barfi (2012)'s Phir Le Aaya Dil. According to the Times of India, Singh typically charges roughly Rs 5 crore to perform at a private event like a wedding.
5. Pritam: Rs 40 lakhs-Rs 50 lakhs
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Pritam was among the artists playing at Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's pre-wedding celebration. He sang Teri Ore with Shreya Ghoshal and then, for the special occasion, he performed Veer Zaara's Main Yahaan Hoon with Udit Narayan. Pritam typically charges between Rs 40-50 lakhs to perform at a wedding, according to Rapid Kings.
6. Udit Narayan: Rs 22 lakhs-Rs 30 lakhs
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Oone of the most well-known singers of the 1990s, Udit Narayan, made a surprise appearance on stage at the Ambani extravaganza. SRK and Gauri Khan were spotted waltzing to Veer Zaara's Main Yahaan Hoon, which the singer and Pritam performed together. Rapid Kings claims that Udit Narayan bills between Rs 22 and Rs 30 lakhs for private performances.
7. B Praak: Rs 10 lakhs-Rs 15 lakhs
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Among the popular artists on the three-day schedule was Indian singer B Praak. The musician thanked Ranveer Singh in particular for laying the mood during his performance and shared pictures from the Jamnagar event. Typically, B Praak charges between Rs. 10-15 lakh for each song.
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