PIX: Stars attend Riteish-Genelia's sangeet ceremony
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Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza are all set to tie the knot this Friday, February 3, and the festivities preceeding the big day have begun!
The much-in-love couple's sangeet ceremony was held at Taj Lands End in Bandra, a western Mumbai suburb and was attended by Bollywood's who's who.
Actors Jackky Bhagnani, Aftab Shivdasani, Aashish Choudhury and Riteish Deshmukh's younger brother Dheeraj performed on the occasion on various Bollywood songs.
Aftab and Aashish performed with a life-sized cardboard cutout of Riteish on Ek Kunwara Phir Gaya Mara from Masti.
Dheeraj, who's set to marry Bhagnani's sister Honey right after his brother's wedding, played Riteish for the performance while fiancee Honey played Genelia.
The highlight of the evening was the performance by Riteish and Genelia, which was choreographed by Karan Johar.
Image: Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Sanjay and Maanyata Dutt
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Sanjay Dutt, who's basking in the glory of Agneepath's success and partied with friends and colleagues to celebrate a few days ago, turned up for the ceremony with wife Maanyata.
Mrs Dutt wore a green embellished sari.
Image: Sanjay and Maanyata Dutt
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Abhishek Bachchan, Karan Johar and Gauri Khan
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Karan Johar, who put together the whole thing for the couple, was clicked with Abhishek Bachchan, best bud Gauri Khan and an unidentified guest.
Gauri wore a Manish Malhotra sari to the do. Hubby Shah Rukh Khan, who was busy with a shoot in Film City, arrived well past midnight.
SRK may have missed out most of the party but he was still present. The actor had done the voiceover for the whole performance that was put together by the couple's friends and family.
Image: Abhishek Bachchan, Karan Johar and Gauri Khan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Asin and Dia Mirza
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Actresses Asin and Dia Mirza lent a pop of colour to the do with their vibrant and elaborate lehengas.
Image: Asin and Dia Mirza
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Ashutosh Gowariker and Sajid Khan
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Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker and wife Sunita caught up with Sajid Khan at the party.
Sajid, who had played peacemaker in the SRK-Shirish Kunder feud along with Sajid Nadiadwala earlier in the evening, said about the incident, "Farah and Shirish went to Shah Rukh's house and he welcomed them with an open heart. What we see is not what always happens. Farah and Shah Rukh are family. They are like brother and sister. They have sorted out all their differences. Both have a lot of love for each other."
Image: Ashutosh Gowariker, Suniat Gowariker and Sajid Khan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Rishi and Neetu Kapoor
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Rishi Kapoor and wife Neetu were in their element as they arrived for the ceremony.
Image: Rishi and Neetu Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Amrita Arora, Arbaaz Khan, Aditi Gowitriker, Malaika Arora Khan and Vikram Phadnis
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Arbaaz Khan arrived with wife Malaika Arora Khan, sister-in-law Amrita Arora and friends Aditi Gowitriker and fashion designer Vikram Phadnis.
Image: Amrita Arora, Arbaaz Khan, Aditi Gowitriker, Malaika Arora Khan and Vikram Phadnis
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Sameera Reddy and Shamita Shetty
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Dressed in colourful Anarkalis, actresses Sameera Reddy and Shamita Shetty arrived together for the ceremony.
Image: Sameera Reddy and Shamita Shetty
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Boney Kapoor and Sridevi
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Producer Boney Kapoor accompanied wife Sridevi to the do.
The actress was dressed in multi-coloured Anarkali and sky-high heels.
Image: Boney Kapoor and Sridevi
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Shahid Kapoor and Priyadarshan
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Actor Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Priyadarshan arrive for the ceremony.
Image: Shahid Kapoor and Priyadarshan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Maria Goretti and Arshad Warsi
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Funnyman Arshad Warsi was at the do with wife Maria Goretti.
When asked who should get married next, the actor quipped, "Salman Khan."
Image: Maria Goretti and Arshad Warsi
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Suneil and Mana Shetty
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Actor Suneil Shetty arrived with wife Mana Shetty.
Image: Suneil and Mana Shetty
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Neelam Kothari, Goldie Behl and Sonali Bendre
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Filmmaker Goldie Behl was flanked by two lovely ladies -- jewellery designer Neelam Kothari and wife Sonali Bendre.
Image: Neelam Kothari, Goldie Behl and Sonali Bendre
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Arpita Khan and Nishka Lulla
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Salman Khan's sister Arpita was at the do in an intricate outfit. Designer Nishka Lulla sported wearing one of her own designs.
Lulla, who is one of the four designers for Genelia's trousseau, performed at the sangeet ceremony as well.
"I'm going to be dancing to Raat Ke Dhai Baje from Kaminey and Hoton Pe Aisi Baat among other songs," she said.
Image: Arpita Khan and Nishka Lulla
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Raveena Tandon and Anil Thadani
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Actress Raveena Tandon wore an Anarkali and was accomapnied by husband Anil Thadani.
Image: Raveena Tandon and Anil Thadani
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Sikander Kher, Rana Daggubati and Harman Baweja
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Representing the bachelor brigade of the industry, actors Sikander Kher, Rana Daggubati and Harman Baweja were present at the do.
Image: Sikander Kher, Rana Daggubati and Harman Baweja
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Sophie Choudry and Zarine Khan
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One of the few women at the do to don a sari, Sophie Choudry struck several poses for the lensmen.
Zarine Khan stuck to the popular choice with an Anarkali dress.
Image: Sophie Choudry and Zarine Khan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Soha Ali Khan and Kumal Khemu
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Actor couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu arrive for the bash.
Image: Soha Ali Khan and Kumal Khemu
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar





















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