Latino pop star Ricky Martin belted out his evergreen hits "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "Maria" to an enthralled audience at the wedding reception of an industrialist's son here.
"He started with his popular number 'Maria' and then sang some of his favourites hits," a source at the Le Meridien Hotel, where the show was held, said.
Martin's concert on Friday evening was in celebration of the marriage of Mumbai-based industrialist Neeraj Raja Kocchar's son. The industrialist, who deals in metal, had booked a suite for Martin at the Le Meridien.
Martin and his over 30-member troupe performed in a black coloured dome, specially erected within the hotel premises for the show that is said to have cost over Rs.30 million.
"As soon he started singing, the select gathering of guests, including some Europeans, began dancing. It was a big dance party!" the source said.
A guest at the wedding said: "Oh! I love Martin as his songs are upbeat and happy."
The singing sensation reportedly arrived by a chartered plane on Wednesday night and is scheduled to leave later on Saturday.
Sources close to the industrialist's family said that the well-known DJ Aqeel has been instrumental in getting Martin to perform at the high-profile wedding.
On Thursday, Martin had taken time out to go on a sightseeing tour of Jaipur and visited historical sites like the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jaigarh Fort.
"He was quite fascinated to see these places," a source said.
The city, almost a must on the itinerary of foreigners visiting this country, has recently been host to a number of international celebrities like Mick Jagger, Owen Wilson, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and others.
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