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Sangeet sets tone for Ash-Abhi wedding
Thursday, April 19, 2007: (Mumbai):
The much-awaited wedding celebrations of star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai got off to a rollicking start on Wednesday evening.
Amidst the reverberating beat of drums and colourful bhangra dance, the first of the three-day ceremonies remained very much out of bounds for fans as well as the media.
The high point of the evening was Amitabh Bachchan looking resplendent in a white crystal-studded kurta.
The megastar came out to welcome the Rai family (Krishnaraj and Vrinda) even as shutterbugs jostled to get a shot of the moment at the Bachchans' residence in suburban Juhu.
The sangeet ceremony, which is said to have many Bollywood-style performances by the couple's closest friends, got underway at around 10 pm (IST).
The groom himself arrived at around 9.30 pm (IST) with sister Shweta Nanda and her daughter Navya in a white limousine.
Guest list
Several prominent personalities from the world of films, politics and business attended the ceremony.
Contrary to reports that none of Abhishek's leading ladies had received an invitation, his KANK co-star Preity Zinta put in a late appearance at the ceremony.
Shiv Sena Executive President Uddhav Thackeray along with wife Rashmi also made it to the function.
The guests included Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Kiron Kher, Karan Johar, Ram
Gopal Varma, Prem Chopra, Dimple Kapadia, singers Amaan and Ayaan Ali, Amar Singh, Sahara chief Subrata Roy and Anil Ambani.
The Kapoor family members, including Krishna Raj Kapoor, her sons Rishi, Rajiv as well as Rishi's wife Neetu, too, were present. Actors Sanjay Dutt and Suniel Shetty were seen arriving together.
Director JP Dutta, Yash Chopra, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Danny D, Rajiv Kapoor and Ash's designer friend Neeta Lulla were also there for the much awaited ceremony.
Thursday, April 19, 2007: (Mumbai):
The much-awaited wedding celebrations of star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai got off to a rollicking start on Wednesday evening.
Amidst the reverberating beat of drums and colourful bhangra dance, the first of the three-day ceremonies remained very much out of bounds for fans as well as the media.
The high point of the evening was Amitabh Bachchan looking resplendent in a white crystal-studded kurta.
The megastar came out to welcome the Rai family (Krishnaraj and Vrinda) even as shutterbugs jostled to get a shot of the moment at the Bachchans' residence in suburban Juhu.
The sangeet ceremony, which is said to have many Bollywood-style performances by the couple's closest friends, got underway at around 10 pm (IST).
The groom himself arrived at around 9.30 pm (IST) with sister Shweta Nanda and her daughter Navya in a white limousine.
Guest list
Several prominent personalities from the world of films, politics and business attended the ceremony.
Contrary to reports that none of Abhishek's leading ladies had received an invitation, his KANK co-star Preity Zinta put in a late appearance at the ceremony.
Shiv Sena Executive President Uddhav Thackeray along with wife Rashmi also made it to the function.
The guests included Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Kiron Kher, Karan Johar, Ram
Gopal Varma, Prem Chopra, Dimple Kapadia, singers Amaan and Ayaan Ali, Amar Singh, Sahara chief Subrata Roy and Anil Ambani.
The Kapoor family members, including Krishna Raj Kapoor, her sons Rishi, Rajiv as well as Rishi's wife Neetu, too, were present. Actors Sanjay Dutt and Suniel Shetty were seen arriving together.
Director JP Dutta, Yash Chopra, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Danny D, Rajiv Kapoor and Ash's designer friend Neeta Lulla were also there for the much awaited ceremony.
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