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PIX: Rahman's nephew GV Prakash's LAVISH wedding

Last updated on: June 27, 2013 16:59 IST
GV Prakash Kumar and Saindhavi

Just a day after they got engaged in the presence of friends and family, AR Rahman's composer nephew GV Prakash Kumar got hitched to Carnatic singer Saindhavi in a traditional ceremony at earlier this morning.

Held at 10:30am, at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall, MRC Nagar in Chennai, the ceremony was attended by quite a few well-known names.

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GV Prakash Kumar and Saindhavi

Last updated on: June 27, 2013 16:59 IST
GV Prakash Kumar and Saindhavi

The couple, who has known each other since childhood, extended the wedding invitation to the media too, besides close family and celebrity friends.

Kumar is a successful music composer in Tamil films. His credit includes Dhanush's acclaimed 2010 hit Aadukalam.

The wedding party

Last updated on: June 27, 2013 16:59 IST
The wedding party

The wedding guests offer prayers and blessings to the couple as part of the rituals.

Saindhavi and GV Prakash Kumar

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Saindhavi and GV Prakash Kumar

The couple is set to host a reception ceremony at the same venue later this evening.

Several industry bigwigs including Ajith, Ajith Kumar, Vijay, Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Kamal Haasan, Vikram, among others, are expected to turn up.

Mani Ratnam and Suhasini

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Mani Ratnam and Suhasini

Veteran filmmaker and AR Rahman's frequent collaborater ever since he gave the composer his big break in Roja, Mani Ratnam arrived with wife Suhasini bearing presents for the newlyweds.

Suriya

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Suriya

Tamil superstar Suriya arrives.

Shantanu, Purnima, Bhagyaraj and Balu Mahendra

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Shantanu, Purnima, Bhagyaraj and Balu Mahendra
Tamil actor Shantanu Bhagyaraj arrives with actress mother Purnima, director father K Bhagyaraj and filmmaker-screenwriter Balu Mahendra.


P Unnikrishnan

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P Unnikrishnan with wife Priya

Carnatic singer P Unnikrishnan arrives with Bharatnatyam dancer wife Priya.

Bala and family

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Bala and family

Noted Tamil director Bala arrives with his family.

Nityashree Mahadevan

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Nityashree Mahadevan

Singer Nityashree Mahadevan smiles for the cameras.