Did JLo Embrace Indian Culture at a Lavish Wedding in Udaipur?
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Key Takeaways
- Jennifer Lopez embraced Indian culture by wearing traditional attire at a wedding.
- Raj Mantena is a prominent figure in the pharmaceutical industry.
- The wedding attracted significant attention due to its opulence.
- JLo's role in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' showcases her versatility.
- Her transformation for the role involved significant changes to her look.
Mumbai, Nov 23 (NationPress) Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez showcased her elegance in traditional Indian attire while attending the grand wedding of Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju in Udaipur this past Sunday.
She wore a stunning pink lehenga, captured alongside the bride’s father, Raj Mantena.
Raj is a billionaire entrepreneur, originally from India, and is known as the US pharma king. He earned his computer science engineering degree at JNTU, India, before proceeding to acquire a pharmacy degree in the United States. In 2005, he established P4 Healthcare.
His company, Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, is recognized in the US for producing and distributing essential medications at reasonable prices. The extravagant wedding has drawn significant public interest due to its lavish celebrations.
On the professional front, JLo is set to appear in the film adaptation of the acclaimed 1993 Broadway musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'.
During a recent appearance on the 'Howard Stern Show', she shared insights about her recent film experience and her initial reservations regarding her transformation. Stern praised her performance and expressed admiration for her character's hairstyle. In this film, JLo portrays Ingrid Luna, sporting a striking platinum blonde appearance.
According to 'People', the storyline follows two prisoners in a harsh South American prison—a Marxist revolutionary (played by Diego Luna) and a gay window dresser imprisoned for 'immoral behavior' (played by Tonatiuh)—who escape their grim realities by envisioning a Hollywood musical featuring the fictional star Ingrid Luna. Stern remarked, 'I like you as a platinum blonde.' JLo responded, 'I was apprehensive about going blonde for the role.' She explained the significant transformation required for the character, including altering her skin tone with a pinker foundation.
She noted that her usual lipstick choices were not compatible with her new hair color.