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PIX: Esha Deol's glitzy sangeet ceremony

Last updated on: June 26, 2012 18:34 IST
Esha Deol and Bhaart Takhtani

Esha Deol's grand sangeet ceremony was held at the Lalit Intercontinental in Andheri, a western Mumbai suburb, on June 25.

Deol, who's all set to marry businessman beau Bharat Takhtani on June 29, looked resplendant in a Rocky S golden lehenga as she posed for pictures with her fiance.

The couple got engaged on February 12.

Hema Malini

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Hema Malini

Proud mum Hema Malini was present at the entrance of the venue, personally greeting all the guests who turned up to wish the happy couple.

However, father Dharmendra and older brothers Sunny and Bobby Deol were conspicuous with their absence.

Salman Khan's personal bodyguard Shera (in blue) took up duty at the venue for the night.

Ahana Deol

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Ahana Deol

Hema Malini's younger daughter Ahana Deol cut a pretty picture in a glittery salwar kameez.

Abhay Deol and Preeti Desai

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Abhay Deol and Preeti Desai

Actor Abhay Deol, Esha's cousin, arrived with girlfriend Preeti Desai for the sangeet.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza

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Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza, who got married in February this year, were all smiles as they arrived for the sangeet.

Naseeruddin and Ratna Pathak Shah

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Naseeruddin and Ratna Pathak Shah

Veteran actors Naseeruddin and Ratna Pathak Shah turned up for the do with younger son Vivaan.

Zayed Khan

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Zayed Khan and Mallika

Zayed Khan, who made his acting debut opposite Esha Deol in 2003's Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne, arrived with wife Mallika.

Masaba Gupta and Zoa Morani

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Masaba Gupta and Zoa Morani

Actress Zoa Morani and fashion designer Masaba Gupta were also spotted at the ceremony.

While Zoa chose a lehenga for the occasion, Masaba looked pretty in a hot pink sari from her own collection.

Ranveer Singh, Jackie Bhagnani and Sohail Khan

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Ranveer Singh, Jackie Bhagnani and Sohail Khan

Actors Ranveer Singh, Jackie Bhagnani and Sohail Khan arrived solo for the do.

While Ranveer and Jackie chose ethnic wear, keeping the occasion in mind, Sohail went the casual route.

Raima and Riya Sen

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Raima and Riya Sen

Bengali sisters Raima and Riya Sen donned anarkalis for the do.

Shveta Salve and Pia Trivedi

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Shveta Salve and Pia Trivedi

Television actress Shveta Salve arrived with husband Harmeet Sethi while her friend, model Pia Trivedi arrived solo.

Dheeraj Deshmukh and Deepshikha Bhagnani

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Dheeraj Deshmukh and Deepshikha Bhagnani

Riteish Deshmukh's younger brother Dheeraj arrived with his wife Deepshikha Bhagnani.

Neeta and Nishka Lulla

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Neeta and Nishka Lulla

Mother-daughter duo and fashion designers Neeta and Nishka Lulla were among the guests. Hema Malini has worn quite a few of Neeta's designs in her films like Baghban.

Aashish Chaudhary

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Samita Bangargi and Aashish Chaudhary

Actor Aashish Chaudhary arrived with his actress wife Samita Bangargi.

Abhishek Kapoor

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Abhishek Kapoor

Director Abhishek Kapoor arrived with wife for the ceremony.