Renowned global icon Akon shares a special bond with India, dating back over a decade when he recorded the iconic song 'Chammak Challo' for the Bollywood movie Ra.One on Indian soil. Now, once again, he graces Indian shores, this time to participate in the extravagant pre-wedding celebrations of Mukesh Ambani's son, Anant Ambani, and Radhika Merchant. Akon's arrival at Jamnagar airport on Sunday hinted at the grandeur awaiting on Day 3 of the festivities.

A video shared by popular paparazzo handle Varinder Chawla on Instagram captured the moment when Akon was swarmed by a throng of fans, escorted to his vehicle amidst the excitement. Clad in a white t-shirt with a red scarf adorning his neck, the singer graciously posed for selfies with some lucky fans before departing, the clip swiftly going viral across social media platforms.

Akon, whose full name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, is a multifaceted personality hailing from Senegal, renowned as a singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor. Rising to fame in 2004 with his single 'Locked Up' from the debut album 'Trouble,' his musical style seamlessly blends R&B, hip hop, and pop, characterized by his smooth vocals and innovative use of auto-tune effects.

His acclaim soared with the release of his second album 'Konvicted' in 2006, featuring chart-toppers like 'Smack That' with Eminem and 'I Wanna Love You' featuring Snoop Dogg. The trajectory of success continued with his third album 'Freedom' in 2008, boasting hits such as 'Right Now (Na Na)' and 'Beautiful' featuring Kardinal Offishall and Colby O'Donis.

Meanwhile, Anant Ambani, the 28-year-old scion of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, 29, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant and Shaila Merchant. While the wedding ceremony is scheduled for later this year, a lavish three-day pre-wedding extravaganza is underway in Gujarat's Jamnagar city from March 1 to 3.

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The star-studded guest list for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities includes luminaries from Bollywood such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Aditya Roy Kapur, adding to the grandeur and significance of the occasion.