Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja Wedding: The ‘Sangeet’ Party Shenanigans
All the action from Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s mehendi and sangeet in Mumbai.
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Sonam Kapoor wed Anand Ahuja in Mumbai on 8 May. The mehendi ceremony began on 6 May and is spilled over to the 7th with the sangeet.
As expected, it was a star-studded affair.
- Sonam Kapoor wed Anand Ahuja on 8 May
- Anand is a Delhi-based businessman
- The mehendi and sangeet party was held at Sunteck Signature Island at Bandra Kurla Complex
Anil Kapoor Shakes a Leg With Shilpa Shetty
Anil Kapoor looked like the happiest father of the bride-to-be as he danced with Shilpa Shetty.
Varun Dhawan Also Played DJ at the Party
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja Shake a Leg At The Ceremony
Sonam, Anand Spotted Leaving the Party Venue
The Groom-to-be Shakes a Leg With His Mother-in-law
Anand Ahuja breaks into a jig with Sunita Kapoor, replete with a SnapChat filter. KJo, Sanjay and Anil Kapoor draw Shilpa Shetty to the dance floor.
KJo Shares the 'Gorgeousness'
Karan Johar took to Instagram to share a picture of the bride-to-be.
Varun Dhawan, Karisma Kapoor Walk In
They are fashionably late, the emphasis being on “fashionable”.
Arjun Kapoor shares a snippet of his friend, Varun Dhawan’s shenanigans on Instastory.
And they are missing Ranveer Singh a lot it seems.
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are tying the knot tomorrow morning. But that’s not going to stop them or their friends from partying the night away today, right?
Dad Anil Kapoor leads the way.
It's Bonding Time
Celebs are making the best of the mehendi party to bond with each other. Here’s proof!
Katrina and sister Isabelle Kaif joined the party.
The Groom-to-be with his Boys Squad
A video of Anand Ahuja with his boys group at the venue just surfaced.
The Choreographer of the Grand Evening Arrives
Farah Khan makes it to the event, albeit with a limp. A close friend of Anil Kapoor, Farah arrived at Sonam’s sangeet ceremony with her triplets despite a foot injury.
Boney Kapoor came to the soiree much after Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor.
Get a Glimpse of the Inside Action
The couple is on a posing spree with friends and family. Check out the heartwarming picture of the siblings.
When the Stars Start Descending
The Party Begins
Swara and Jacqueline get mehendi on their hands, while Jacqueline and bridegroom Anand is busy taking selfies. Sonam shows off her moves. Here’s some more inside action.
More Guests Pour In...
The excitement amps up as more guests start arriving at the venue.
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja - The Splendid Couple
Here’s a breathtaking picture of Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja from the heart of the celebrations.
Sonam Kapoor poses with her siblings.
Harshvardhan Kapoor Arrives at the Venue
When Harshvardhan was recently asked what he’d like to gift his sister, "A hug," pat came the reply.
An Elaborate Look at the Bride-to-be's Elegant Outfit
Sonam Kapoor is geared to dazzle at the pre-wedding function.
Sonam Kapoor’s ivory lehenga by designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla took no less than 18 months to make. It has intricate chikankari detail, embellished with accents of light gold, with a bold gold choli is the highlight of the look. The lehenga flaunts 40 different stitch techniques and each panel of the lehenga skirt features a unique set of motifs done in intricate chikankari.
(Source: Vogue)
Janhvi-Khushi Look Resplendent in White
Sonam Kapoor’s cousins Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor rock the theme of the mehendi-sangeet evening and turn up in shades of white.
Anil Kapoor Looks Dapper for the Sangeet
The father of the bride-to-be has arrived and is looking exuberant as ever.
Jacqueline Is Off to the Sangeet
One of Sonam’s closest friends and actor, Jacqueline Fernandez is on her way to BKC.
Sonam Stuns in An Ivory Outfit
Sonam Kapoor looks ethereal in her embellished ivory and gold lehenga designed by Abu Jani. Anaita Shroff Adajania revealed her look on social media.
Masaba Is All Set for the 'Sangeet'
Dressed to kill, designer Masaba Gupta took to Instagram to share a picture of her #OOTD. She wore a pink blouse and gold lehenga.
The Groom-to-be Arrives At the Venue
Anil Kapoor makes his way to Sunteck Signature Island at Bandra Kurla Complex.
Mush Alert! Sonam Kapoor & Anand Ahuja's Stolen Moment
Before the celebrations kick off today, here is one of the mushiest moments from last night’s ‘Mehendi’ ceremony.
Sonam Main Aa Rahi Hoooooon: Swara Bhasker
Swara Bhasker is all dolled up for Sonam’s mehendi in an exquisite Manish Malhotra creation in white and beige. And she can’t be more excited. She took to Instagram to share her look with the message: “Off to the mehendi celebrations of my real #veere@sonamkapoor #sonamkishaadi in this exquisite @manishmalhotra05@mmalhotraworld creation.. love love love it Manish 💕 jewellery by my fave @amrapalijewels (earrings) & @mahesh_notandass (maangtika & ring) ..Styled by @dibzoo assisted by @vidhirambhia HMU: @saracapela Cannot wait to get mehendi’d!!! Sonam main aa rahi hoooooon :) ❤️❤️❤️”
Meanwhile, at the Venue...
Sonam Kapoor’s mehendi ceremony is happening at the actor’s sprawling pad, situated in Sunteck Signature Island at Bandra Kurla Complex. And the place is already buzzing as the media sets up their equipment. Security personnel are ensuring a smooth passage for all concerned.
Masaba Has a Heartwarming Message for Sonam
Designer Masaba Gupta, who is a close friend of Sonam Kapoor’s, took to social media to share a heartfelt message. She shared a throwback photo of the Veere Di Wedding actor from her own wedding. Check it out:
What's Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja Wearing?
Now we all know what a huge fashionista Sonam is. So we are understandably curious about which designer she would be wearing on her special days. She wore a lovely Anuradha Vakil creation for her mehendi. According to sources, she is planning to wear Anamika Khanna and Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla for two ceremonies on 7 and 8 May.
Adds the source, “Sonam is a huge fan of Ralph and Russo. For the reception, she might opt for them or Elie Saab.”
We strongly feel, Sonam may wear Anamika Khanna for D-day, Abu Sandeep for the mehendi and an Ellie Saab or Ralph and Russo for the party cum sangeet evening. As far as the bride’s crew, or her Veeres are concerned, Sonam’s BFF Jacqueline Fernandez is opting for a Manish Malhotra design, whereas Swara might go with Manish or Abu-Sandeep designer wear.
The Ahujas have reportedly given designer Raghavendra Rathore the charge of the grooms’ wardrobe. In addition, the Kapoor men have also approached Raghavendra to dress them for the wedding and pre-wedding functions. In fact, Anil Kapoor has been quite fond of Raghavendra Rathore’s style sensibilities and has donned the designers' achkans and suits at several other family events.
The Kapoor Siblings Arrive at Anil Kapoor's Residence
The family is trooping in at Anil Kapoor’s house to prepare for the sangeet ceremony. Spotted were Sonam’s siblings, Rhea and Harshvardhan.
Coming up - the Sangeet
The sangeet is expected to begin around 4pm at Sunteck, Signature Isand, BKC, Mumbai on 7 May. Expected at the venue are Varun Dhawan, Swara Bhasker, Jacqueline Fernandez and others, along with the Kapoors of course.
Sonam's Mehendi Party Was an Exclusive Affair
Sonam’s mehendi bash began at Anil Kapoor’s residence in Bandra on the night of 6 May. Apart from the family and cousins - Arjun, Anshula, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, in attendance were Sonam’s close friends, Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji.
Stay tuned for more updates on Sonam-Anand’s wedding.
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