Orry reveals he didn’t know who Rihanna was; discloses viral exchange was planned: ‘I read her Instagram name as Badalgiri’

While most celebrities took photos with Rihanna at the Jamnagar event, a particular set featuring internet sensation Orry caught significant attention.

(Images: Orry/Instagram)

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s three-day pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar, Gujarat, were truly star-studded, with some of the biggest global icons in attendance. From Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, all took part in the bash. However, it was the attendance of Barbadian singer and actor Rihanna that garnered the most attention.

One of the biggest celebrities in the world, RiRi, as she is fondly referred to by fans, not only attended the festivities but also captivated everyone with a stunning performance. While most celebrities took photos with Rihanna, a particular set featuring internet sensation Orhan Awatramani aka Orry caught significant attention.
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Meanwhile, Orry recently revealed that he did not know who Rihanna was before the Jamnagar celebrations. He also said that the viral exchange with her was orchestrated. “I love Rihanna. For the longest time, I did not know who she was. I read her Instagram name, which is ‘Badgalriri’, as ‘Badalgiri’. So, I have been following ‘Badalgiri’ on Instagram and I loved her,” he said while taking part in the India Today Conclave 2024.

“My marketing trick, that I shouldn’t be revealing this early, is ‘OOO’ or ‘OOI’ – Objects of Orry/Objects of Interest. I will make a little museum one day,” Orry said, adding, “In my outfit, there will always be a talking point. I knew Rihanna was coming. I knew Rihanna would be looking, and I had to have a beautiful Object Of Interest in my head.”

“I wore these giant dandelion earrings, knowing she would see them, and rightfully, she did. She said, ‘I would like the earring please.’ I was like, ‘Of course!’ And I told my friend, ‘Take out your phone. This is the moment I wore this earring for.’ Took out the phone. Gave her the earring. Seven minutes later, she has lost the earrings and has come back for the other one, and I pinned it on her top,” Orry added.

Orry also commended the Ambanis for hosting an “amazing” party. “Jamnagar was the most unreal place in the world. It was very well thought of. Vantara was absolutely amazing. I like to be at every single party. I don’t want to be at a pity party. I want to be at the coolest party,” Orry said.