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PIX: Stars attend Riteish-Genelia's sangeet ceremony
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.
Sanjay and Maanyata Dutt
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.
Abhishek Bachchan, Karan Johar and Gauri Khan
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.
Asin and Dia Mirza
Actresses Asin and Dia Mirza lent a pop of colour to the do with their vibrant and elaborate lehengas.
Ashutosh Gowariker and Sajid Khan
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."
Rishi and Neetu Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor and wife Neetu were in their element as they arrived for the ceremony.
Amrita Arora, Arbaaz Khan, Aditi Gowitriker, Malaika Arora Khan and Vikram Phadnis
Arbaaz Khan arrived with wife Malaika Arora Khan, sister-in-law Amrita Arora and friends Aditi Gowitriker and fashion designer Vikram Phadnis.
Sameera Reddy and Shamita Shetty
Dressed in colourful Anarkalis, actresses Sameera Reddy and Shamita Shetty arrived together for the ceremony.
Boney Kapoor and Sridevi
Producer Boney Kapoor accompanied wife Sridevi to the do.
The actress was dressed in multi-coloured Anarkali and sky-high heels.
Shahid Kapoor and Priyadarshan
Actor Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Priyadarshan arrive for the ceremony.
Maria Goretti and Arshad Warsi
Funnyman Arshad Warsi was at the do with wife Maria Goretti.
When asked who should get married next, the actor quipped, "Salman Khan."
Suneil and Mana Shetty
Actor Suneil Shetty arrived with wife Mana Shetty.
Neelam Kothari, Goldie Behl and Sonali Bendre
Filmmaker Goldie Behl was flanked by two lovely ladies -- jewellery designer Neelam Kothari and wife Sonali Bendre.
Arpita Khan and Nishka Lulla
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.
Raveena Tandon and Anil Thadani
Actress Raveena Tandon wore an Anarkali and was accomapnied by husband Anil Thadani.
Sikander Kher, Rana Daggubati and Harman Baweja
Representing the bachelor brigade of the industry, actors Sikander Kher, Rana Daggubati and Harman Baweja were present at the do.
Sophie Choudry and Zarine Khan
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.
Soha Ali Khan and Kumal Khemu
Actor couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu arrive for the bash.
Bobby and Tanya Deol
Bobby Deol was clicked with wife Tanya Deol, who looked striking in her pink salwar kameez.
Maheep Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor and Bhavna Pandey
Sanjay Kapoor arrived with wife Maheep and Chunky Pandey's wife Bhavna Pandey.
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