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PIX: Riteish and Genelia's star-studded pre-wedding bash

After a long and fiercely-protected courtship period, actor Riteish Deshmukh is finally going to tie the knot with his first costar and girlfriend -- Genelia D'Souza -- on February 3.

Good friends Fardeen Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala threw the soon-to-be-married couple a pre-wedding party at Royalty in Bandra, a western Mumbai suburb, on January 24.

The much-in-love couple arrived hand-in-hand for the do.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone, who starred with Riteish in Sajid Khan's ensemble comedy Housefull in 2010, arrived in a colour-blocked outfit and looked glamorous.

Ameesha Patel

Actress Ameesha Patel looked bewitching in her dangerously short black dress.

Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jessia

Riteish's other costar from Housefull, Arjun Rampal arrived with wife Mehr Jessia.

Sanjay and Maanyata Dutt

Sanjay Dutt, who's worked with Riteish on the successful Dhamaal films, arrived with wife Maanyata to wish the happy couple.

Sajid Khan and Boman Irani

Sajid Khan, who's roped in Riteish for all his films starting from his debut Heyy Baby, was also at the do.

So was the bridegroom's another Housefull costar Boman Irani.

Sameera Reddy and Jiah Khan

Actresses Sameera Reddy and Jiah Khan put on their glam outfits for the party.

Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder

Choreographer/director Farah Khan attended the do with husband Shirish Kunder.

Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar was also spotted at the do.

Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia, who starred with Riteish and Tusshar Kapoor in one of their early hits Kya Kool Hain Hum, looked like  a glam diva in her outfit as she arrived for the celebrations.

Ashutosh and Sunita Gowariker

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey director Ashutosh Gowariker arrived with wife Sunita.

Zarine Khan

A newly-svelte looking Zarine Khan strikes a pose upon arrival.

Neil Nitin Mukesh and Tusshar Kapoor

Actors Neil Nitin Mukesh and Tusshar Kapoor appeared to be in the party mode as they arrived for the do.

Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and wife Rekha made a rare public appearance as they turned up for the Riteish-Genelia bash.

Dino Morea and Suniel Shetty

A regular fixture in Mumbai parties, Dino Morea was present here too. So was Suniel Shetty.

Maria Goretti and Arshad Warsi

Mr and Mrs Arsha Warsi were also spotted at the do.

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