Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's pre-wedding functions began with a dandiya night and bachelorette party (attended by Vidya Balan, Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor-Malaika Arora, Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji and others). If latest news reports are to be believed, then the pre-wedding functions will also include International pop artists band Maroon 5, consisting of vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardists Jesse Carmichael and PJ Morton, bassist Mickey Madden, guitarist James Valentine, drummer Matt Flynn and Sam Farrar.
The news report states that while Akash loves 'Sugar', Shloka's favourite track is 'Move Like Jagger'. A source told Mid-Day, "Since Shloka and Akash are both fans of Maroon 5, the family thought it fitting to have them perform for the couple at the sangeet that will be held on March 8. While Akash's favourite track is 'Sugar' in which the band is seen gatecrashing weddings, Shloka loves 'Move Like Jagger'. Naturally, these two chartbusters have found a place in the set that the band is putting together for their gig."
It will be the first time that Maroon 5 performs in India and it comes at a cost. The source added, "They are expected to perform for almost 40 minutes with other hits like 'She Will Be Loved', 'Makes Me Wonder' and 'One More Night' on the playlist. The team of sound designers that frequently works with Maroon 5 is coming down from Canada to check on the arrangements. Maroon 5 is known to charge anywhere between $1mn and $1.5mn for private shows. It will be an expensive affair."
Interestingly pop singer Beyonce had performed at Isha Ambani's pre-wedding function held in Udaipur last year and John Legend crooned his most-loved tracks at her engagement. Meanwhile, Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta are set to tie the nupital knot on March 9.