In a tale of tunes, opulence, and a sprinkle of Bieber fever, the Biebs himself, Justin Bieber, made a grand yet rare appearance on Friday night (July 5) in Mumbai, India. Picture this: the 30-year-old “Peaches” crooner, all dapper and dreamy, belting out his greatest hits at a pre-wedding bash that’s more extravagant than a Bollywood musical on a billionaire’s budget.
This shindig was for none other than Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, who are about to embark on their two-day marital marathon starting July 12. And in case you missed the memo, Anant is the offspring of Mukesh Ambani, who, with a net worth of $123.4 billion, has the bling and the cha-ching to make Scrooge McDuck look like a pauper. Yes, folks, he’s the “richest man in Asia,” as per Business Insider, and he’s not shy about throwing a party that could make Gatsby green with envy.
Now, back to the man of the hour. Justin Bieber, the pop prince with a voice smoother than a perfectly blended mango lassi, kicked off the night with some nostalgia-infused jams. He started with “Boyfriend” and “Baby,” taking the crowd on a feels trip back to their teenage years. Fast forward through a medley of fan favorites and star-studded duets, and he wrapped things up with the toe-tapping “Peaches,” leaving everyone craving more than just dessert.
This appearance is only Bieber’s second live gig since he pressed pause on his Justice World Tour in late 2022 due to a run-in with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome. After a year-long hiatus, he made a surprise return to the stage in February 2024 for a cozy show in Canada, coinciding with the 2024 NGL All-Star Game, proving that his vocal cords are still in top-notch condition.
As if having Justin Bieber at your pre-wedding party wasn’t enough, Anant and Radhika are setting the bar sky-high for wedding entertainment. Bieber is the second mega-star to serenade this lucky couple, hinting at a wedding so epic, it might just break the internet.
So, what did Bieber serenade the glitterati with? Here’s the full setlist, courtesy of Setlist.fm:
1. Boyfriend
2. Baby
3. Sorry (because everyone loves a good apology)
4. What Do You Mean? (seriously, what do you mean?)
5. Where Are U Now (probably still at the buffet)
6. Cold Water (for when you need to cool down from all that dancing)
7. Love Yourself (a gentle reminder for everyone)
8. All That Matters (hint: it’s the cake)
9. Essence (pure musical goodness)
10. I’m the One (but we all know who the real star is tonight)
11. No Brainer (obviously a great choice)
12. LET IT GO (because who doesn’t love a Frozen sing-along?)
13. Hold On (to your dance partner, or your plate of appetizers)
14. Peaches (the perfect, juicy finale)
A night of glitz, glam, and some seriously catchy tunes, courtesy of Mr. Justin Bieber.