Billionaire heir Anant Ambani's bride Radhika Merchant channels Blake Lively at the couple's lavish pre-wedding event by sporting stunning Versace gown that was near-IDENTICAL to Gossip Girl star's 2022 Met Gala look

Radhika channeled Blake in a gown that was similar to her Met Gala 2022 gownThe custom Versace is a similar shade of rose but doesn't have an elaborate trainSocial media commenters adored the stunning gown and her diamond jewelry 

Billionaire heir Anant Ambani’s bide-to-be Radhika Merchant was surrounded by A-list guests at the couple’s lavish pre-wedding celebration this weekend – but she also found a way to inject some celebrity glam into one of her ensembles, too.

The 29-year-old, who is due to wed Anant, 28, later this year, sported a stunning custom gown during the three-day event that may well look familiar to any eagle-eyed fashion fans out there.

Radhika channeled Blake Lively in a gown that was incredibly similar to the incredible optical illusion dress worn by the Gossip Girl star at the the 2022 Met Gala.

Radhika, 29, is marrying Anant Ambani, 28, the youngest son of Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani, who has a net worth of more than $116 billion.

The happy couple is not getting married until July, but they kicked off the celebration early with a three-day wedding extravaganza attended by Ivanka Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates, complete with a $9 million, 90-minute performance by Rihanna – and plenty of fashion forward moments.

The couple took to the stage to welcome their guests to the celebrations, with bride-to-be Radhika in a glittering pink strapless custom Versace Art Deco-inspired dress

The couple took to the stage to welcome their guests to the celebrations, with bride-to-be Radhika in a glittering pink strapless custom Versace Art Deco-inspired dress

Blake Lively arrived at the Met Gala in 2022 in a similar rose gold strapless gown, although hers featured an elaborate train that unfurled to pay tribute to New York City's famous buildings

Blake Lively arrived at the Met Gala in 2022 in a similar rose gold strapless gown, although hers featured an elaborate train that unfurled to pay tribute to New York City’s famous buildings

Blake stunned in the custom Versace gown and later unfurled the Statue of Liberty-inspired train
Radhika rocked her own rose gold version for her pre-wedding festivities

Blake first wore the elaborate Art Deco Versace gown, and Radhika then rocked her own rose gold version for her pre-wedding festivities

The Indian Pop Culture TikTok account, created by Kayla, pointed out that Radhika wore an extremely similar pink strapless gown when she welcomed her guests for the weekend

The Indian Pop Culture TikTok account, created by Kayla, pointed out that Radhika wore an extremely similar pink strapless gown when she welcomed her guests for the weekend

The couple, who come from two of India’s richest families, invited 1,000 guests to the groom’s home this weekend to celebrate, with Radhika donning the glamorous gown for one of the many events they hosted during the extravagant weekend.

The Indian Pop Culture TikTok account, created by a user called Kayla, pointed out that Radhika wore the déjà vu-inducing pink strapless gown when she welcomed her guests for the weekend.

Kayla explained that Blake wore the original version of this custom Versace dress to the 2022 Met Gala and ‘everyone was obsessed with this dress.’

In a separate TikTok, Kayla shared more details about ‘the richest Indian wedding bride,’ including how the dress was originally designed with input from the Gossip Girl star and was inspired by iconic New York City buildings.

The underside of Blake’s gown was a rich turquoise, which was an homage to the Statue of Liberty, the train included the same celestial map on the ceiling of Grand Central Station, and the bustier was inspired by the Empire State Building’s architecture.

Radhika wore a dress heavily-inspired by Lively’s original bespoke gown, with similar pink embellishments, although it did not have the ornate Manhattan-influenced train.

Radhika paired the elaborate pink frock with equally awe-inspiring jewelry, including a yellow diamond and diamond necklace and matching earrings.

Radhika wore a dress heavily-inspired by Blake's original bespoke gown, with similar pink beading, although it did not have the same ornate Manhattan-inspired train

Radhika wore a dress heavily-inspired by Blake’s original bespoke gown, with similar pink beading, although it did not have the same ornate Manhattan-inspired train

The bride-to-be also wore a black string around her wrist, which one commenter pointed out is ‘probably a “kala dhaga” black thread to get rid of negative energy’

One follower commented, 'on Radhika it looks expensive expensive,' about the heavily-embellished custom Versace gown paired with diamond jewelry

One follower commented, ‘on Radhika it looks expensive expensive,’ about the heavily-embellished custom Versace gown paired with diamond jewelry

‘So, which style is your favorite? Kyla asked her Kayla’s 57,000 followers, captioning the video ‘I want them both.’

One follower commented, ‘on Radhika it looks expensive expensive.’

‘Radhika owns the dress, Blake just wore it to the MET,’ another person shaded.

‘Both fit the respective occasions but Radhika is glowing!!’ an impressed commenter raved.

Other commenters pointed out that Blake always borrows her jewelry – usually from Tiffany & Co. – while Radhika owns her jewels.

‘By the way her diamonds are hers not like Blake’s that are a loan,’ one person pointed out.

‘Honestly when Blake wore it we saw the dress, when Radhika wore it all we see in Radhika I can’t imagine how gorgeous her wedding dress is gonna be,’ a curious commenter mused.

The bride-to-be didn’t just wear diamonds – she also wore a black string around her wrist, which a commenter pointed out is ‘probably a “kala dhaga” black thread to get rid of negative energy.’

'So, which style is your favorite? Kyla asked her Kayla's 57,000 followers, captioning the video 'I want them both'

‘So, which style is your favorite? Kyla asked her Kayla’s 57,000 followers, captioning the video ‘I want them both’

@indianpopculture

I want them both 😉 #versace #indianpopculture #radhikamerchant #blakelively #radhikamerchantwedding #anantambani #ambaniwedding #versacedress

♬ original sound – Kayla | Indianpopculture

In another video Kayla joked, ‘Imagine being so rich you can shop from the Met Gala.’

‘One of a kind pieces only please,’ Kayla captioned the viral video, which received more than 70,000 likes.

‘Radhika said I wanted the Met Gala look and the Super Bowl performer,’ a commenter pointed out about the glam bride.

One said Radhika looked the best, ‘as Blake’s is pink and blue and the Radhika is only rose gold, I think it’s haute couture made for her.’

The custom creation was certainly a hit – and leaves everyone waiting to see what she’ll be wearing come July.

However Radhika wasn’t the only one to celebrate in style – the bride and groom apparently issued a lengthy dress code for the weekend, urging guests to dress in a ‘dazzling desi romance’ style.

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