Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Newlyweds Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza, who tied the knot in a lavish Maharashtrian-style wedding on February 3, were greeted by the who's who of Mumbai's party circuit as politicians, industrialists and top Bollywood stars at their reception party on February 5.
While Riteish looked dapper in his outfit, the new bride was quite a vision herself in a Falguni and Shane Peacock lehenga.
Amitabh, Jaya and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Image: Amitabh, Jaya and Aishwarya Rai BachchanPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
New mum Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a rare public appearance post-delivery in an Anarkali as she accompanied in-laws Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan.
Hubby Abhishek, who'd been representing the family at social dos so far, seemed to have given this one a miss.
The Khans and their leading lady
Image: Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Kiran Rao, Avantika Mallik and Imran KhanPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao joined nephew Imran Khan and Avantika Malik, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor to pose for a picture as they arrived for the do.
Coincidentally, Kareena stars with Imran Khan in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, releasing this month, with beau Saif in Agent Vinod and with Aamir in Talaash.
Madhuri Dixit and Dr Sriram Nene
Image: Madhuri Dixit and Dr Sriram NenePhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Madhuri Dixit looked lovely in a Varun Bahl sari as she accomapnied husband Dr Sriram Nene to the reception.
Juhi Chawla and Rekha
Image: Juhi Chawla and RekhaPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Juhi Chawla, who came in with husband Jay Mehta, posed for pictures with Rekha.
Rekha arrived at the venue just as the Bachchans left.
Anushka Sharma
Image: Anushka SharmaPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Actress Anushka Sharma looked statuesque in her flowing Anarkali dress.
Vilasrao Deshmukh
Image: Vilasrao DeshmukhPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Ritiesh's father, former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh was dressed in his signature bandhgala for the occasion.
Mukesh and Nita Ambani
Image: Mukesh and Nita AmbaniPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Reliance head honcho Mukesh Ambani arrived with wife Nita, who looked radiant in her coral and gold sari.
Shivraj Patil, Narayan Rane and Adi Godrej
Image: Shivraj Patil, Narayan Rane and Adi GodrejPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil, Minister for Industry, Port, Employment and Self-employment in the Government of Maharashtra Narayan Rane and industrialist Adi Godrej were also present at the function.
Shazahn Padamsee and Sophie Choudry
Image: Shazahn Padamsee and Sophie ChoudryPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Shazahn Padamsee and Sophie Choudry looked lovely in their attires as they arrived.
Rocky S and Bipasha Basu
Image: Rocky S and Bipasha BasuPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Bipasha Basu dressed up in a sri and arrived with designer friend Rocky S.
Dia Mirza and Boman Irani
Image: Sahil Sangha, Dia Mirza, Boman Irani and Zenobia IraniPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Actress Dia Mirza, who came with beau Sahil Sangha, poses with Boman Irani and his wife Zenobia.
Ameesha Patel
Image: Ameesha Patel and Kanav PuriPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Ameesha Patel arrived with business partner Kanav Puri.
Maria Goretti and Arshad Warsi
Image: Maria Goretti and Arshad WarsiPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Actor Arshad Warsi and wife Maria Goretti arrive.
Arjun Rampal and Madhur Bhandarkar
Image: Mehr Jessia, Arjun Rampal, Renu and Madhur BhandarkarPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Mehr Jessia looked stunning in her lehenga as she arrived with actor husband Arjun Rampal.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar was with wife Renu.
Rohan Sippy and Mahesh Bhupathi
Image: Rohan Sippy and Mahesh BhupathiPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
New dad Mahesh Bhupathi made an appearance for the do while Rohan Sippy was present too.
Farhan Azmi and Ayesha Takia
Image: Farhan Azmi and Ayesha TakiaPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Ayesha Takia poses with husband Farhan Azmi.
Ekta Kapoor
Image: Ekta KapoorPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Ekta Kapoor sported a sari for the do but couldn't let go of her favourite pair of footwear.
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