Anshula Kapoor outside the wedding venue. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Sonam Kapoor’s cousin Anshula was one of the first family members to be seen at the Rockdale bungalow in Bandra for the Sonam - Anand wedding.
Mohit Marwah’s father Sandeep Marwah arrives for the wedding.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
Father of the Bride
Anil Kapoor greets the media outside the wedding venue in Bandra.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
Anil Kapoor looking stylish in traditional Indian wear at daughter Sonam’s wedding.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
Anil Kapoor was spotted greeting the media outside the wedding venue. The actor looked every bit a proud father in a traditional white achkan and churidar as he waved to the photographers outside the Rockdale bungalow.
Sonam Kapoor is reportedly dressed in a Anuradha Vakil creation.
Taimur Arrives With Kareena-Saif
Sonam’s veere, Kareena Kapoor Khan arrives for the wedding with Saif and Taimur Ali Khan. Sister, Karisma Kapoor also joined the Nawabs for a photo-op.
Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif with Taimur Ali Khan.The Nawabs.Kareena rocks in a light pink lehenga.Karisma waves to the paparazzi.
Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Aamir’s son, Junaid arrive at the venue. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Ranveer Singh waves to the paparazzi. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
And the Wedding Celebrations Begin!
The wedding ceremony has been kicked off with Sonam Kapoor being brought to the mandap with her brothers in tow. The couple’s wedding will be as per Sikh tradition as mentioned on the wedding card which mentions the ‘Anand Karaj’ ceremony.
The Inside Pictures Are Pouring In
Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji and Karisma Kapoor. Rhea Kapoor poses with Kareena Kapoor.Sonam with the bride brigade.
The bride’s father, Anil Kapoor.
The Bachchans. (Photo courtesy: Twitter)
Team Bride. (Photo courtesy: Twitter)
Officially Hitched!
Sonam and Anand tie the knot in a Sikh traditional ceremony. Sonam and Anand are all smiles after their nuptials. A moment from the ceremony. Aw!
The gorgeous wedding venue. (Photo courtesy: Instagram)
We are live from the wedding venue.
Moments From The Wedding
After the traditional ceremony, the bride changed into a traditional light pink outfit.
Sonam and Anand cut their wedding cake. A closer look at the cake. Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja and Harshvardhan Kapoor are all smiles at the wedding. The bride changes into a pink outfit. Anand, Saif, Sonam and Kareena smile for the camera. Aamir Khan with Rani Mukerji and Kiran Rao. Anil Kapoor with Ranveer Singh. Anand Ahuja and Sonam Kapoor during the ceremony. Anand Ahuja with Karisma Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor.
Awww-worthy Instances From Sonam Ki Shaadi
The one where Anand applies sindoor on Sonam for the first time.
The one where the brothers sing for the ‘Masakali’.
The one where the groom got down on one knee.
Friends & Stars Wish the Couple
Ahead of the reception, Anushka Sharma wished Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja. The exhilarated bride has already changed her name on Instagram!
Sonam Kapoor is now Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. (Photo Source: Instagram Screenshot)
A digital copy of the wedding reception invite.(Photo Courtesy: Instagram)
Bestie and Veere Di Wedding, co-actor Swara Bhasker beamed with joy as she posed with the bride.
Swara Bhasker poses with the new bride. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram)
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A Glimpse of the Reception Venue
The reception is being held at The Leela in Andheri. Sonam’s uncle Sanjay Kapoor takes to Instagram to share his look for the night.
Imran Khan arrives at the venue.
The first guest snapped outside the venue. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram)
Get the party started! Masaba is all set for the night.
Guests Start Arriving for the Glitzy Reception
Anil Kapoor - the dapper father of the bride is here!
Anil Kapoor looks dapper in black. Others in attendance are Kunal Rawal, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray and more. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Fashion photographer and film producer Atul Kasbekar makes it to the reception. Kunal Rawal poses outside the venue. Uddhav Thackeray comes to The Leela with his wife, Rashmi Thackeray.Shanaya Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor don shades of white for the reception. Rajkumar Hirani, Kangana Ranaut and Vidhu Vinod Chopra are all smiles.
Shatrughan Sinha poses for the paps with his family. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Praful Patel attends the wedding with his wife, Varsha Patel.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
Sanjay Kapoor twins with his son. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
The Newlyweds Are Finally Here
In a departure from the usual bridal palette, Sonam Kapoor has opted for a graphic Anamika Khanna Lehenga. Ahuja paired his bandhgala with Nike sneakers.
Manish Malhotra gives us a peek of Kareena’s look for the night on social media.
More Guests Pour in
It’s going to be a long night. The guests have just started arriving.
It looks like most guests have chosen to flaunt their ‘greys’
Karan Johar chaperones his mother, Hiroo Johar at Sonam’s wedding. Boney Kapoor poses with Amar Singh. Masaba Gupta and Madhu Mantena up the glam factor. Jackie Shroff and Ayesha Shroff arrive at the venue. Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor oblige the paps. Juhi Chawla and husband, Jay Mehta grace the occasion.
Check Out How the Bride's Inner Circle Is Dressed
Arjun Kapoor gives the paps a wide grin. Antara Motiwala and Mohit Marwah complement each other in black and white. Rekha arrives with a cheery spirit. Swara Bhasker flaunts her black and gold combo. Rani Mukerji shimmers in her gold outfit.
Put your hands together for the brother of the bride Harshvardhan Kapoor.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
The Starry Night Takes Off
Talk about it raining celebs!
The most coveted starry couple is here - SRK and Gauri Khan.Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukherjee and Alia Bhatt arrive together. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is Ranveer Singh’s date for the night!Katrina Kaif stuns in red. Kareena Kapoor looks stunning. Saif Ali Khan arrives with Kareena and Karisma Kapoor.Kajol is sexy in black.Varun Dhawan makes a rare appearance with rumoured girlfriend Natasha Dalal. Madhuri Dixit is still the same diva. Shilpa Shetty looks fabulous. Ayushmann Khurrana with wife Tahira. Akshay Kumar arrives with Twinkle Khanna.Ranveer Singh is all set for the party. Akash Ambani poses with Shloka Mehta.The Ambanis pose as a family. Siddharth Malhotra looks suave in black.
Get a closer look at the rich tiers of the cake designed by Pooja Dhingra.
And the Sangeet has begun. Karan Johar leads the performances as he dances to Sonam’s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, and Anil and Arjun Kapoor on Tune Maari Entry.
Katrina Kaif and sister, Isabelle look ritzy. Pernia Qureshi, the designer instrumental in the union of the couple is here. Siddharth Kapoor and Vidya Balan make it to the reception.
The Kapoor girls - Janhvi and Khushi sizzle in pastel hues and sequins.
Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor pose with their father. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Sonam and Anand Ahuja cut the reception cake. Get a glimpse of the inside action.
Sonam and Anand whsiper sweet nothings!
The bride and her father share a heartwarming moment.
Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput are the ready to rock the reception.
The couple wears an agreeably edge look. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Stars Dazzle at the Reception Ceremony
It’s raining stars at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s reception party.
ABhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked like a dreamAkash Ambani arrived with fiancée Shloka MehtaArbaaz Khan looked ravishing.Arpita Khan with husband Ayush SharmaDavid Dhawan with wife Karuna DhawanHarshwardhan Kapoor with Vikramaditya MotwaneKaran Johar looked his party best.Ranveer Singh looked dapper as he arrived at his cousin Sonam’s reception.Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan with Rekha, who was sizzling in gold.Satish Kaushik with Shashi KaushikAthiya Shetty with father Suniel Shetty and mother Mana ShettyShweta Bachchan-Nanda looked ravishing in red
Salman's Swag, Arjun's Family Time
It’s family time for Arjun Kapoor, Jahnvi Kapoor and Khushi KapoorJacqueline Fernandez looks drop dead gorgeous.Salman Khan enters with swag.
Watch Salman, Shah Rukh and Anil Kapoor Groove to Mika's Tune
Sonam Kapoor Weds Anand Ahuja
It’s D-day! Sonam Kapoor and her long-time beau, Anand Ahuja tied the knot on the morning of 8 May at Sonam’s aunt’s home in Bandra in a traditional Sikh ceremony. The reception was held at The Leela in Andheri, Mumbai from 8pm onwards. A star-studded night unfolded.
The wedding took place at Sonam’s maternal aunt, Kavita Singh’s heritage bungalow, Rockdale in Bandstand, Bandra
Close friends and relatives from the Kapoor and Ahuja families attended the Sonam - Anand wedding in the morning
The reception was held on Tuesday night at The Leela in Andheri, Mumbai at 8pm
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, the Bachchans, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and other big stars attended the big night.
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