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Karan directs Riteish-Gen’s sangeet party
And not just when it comes to his films. The filmmaker, who considers the Hindi cinema industry to be one big happy family has decided to direct the sangeet ceremony for Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's wedding to be held on February 1, at a suburban five star.
Karan, who coordinated the entire sangeet ceremony for the big Bachchan wedding between Abhi-Ash in April 2007, will be the mastermind behind the acts for Riteish and Genelia's sangeet ceremony. And Mumbai Mirror got the lowdown on of the KJo directed evening.
TAILOR MADE EVENING For Karan, as we know from his films, clothes are very important. He highlighted and made the 'metrosexual man' popular in Bollywood with Saif Ali Khan's wardrobe in Kal Ho Naa Ho.
And thus, the filmmaker, who is known to have a keen eye for fashion has taken the big responsibility of designing Riteish's clothes, revealed a friend of the groom-to-be. "KJo is very busy with his upcoming releases Agneepath and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.
However, he is leaving no stone unturned to co-ordinate everything for the sangeet. In fact, he even made it a point to attend the pre-wedding bash held by Fardeen Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala on Tuesday night," added the friend.
BRO-MANTIC DANCING Riteish's brother Dheeraj has also decided to put up an act for the ceremony. Joining him in the act will be his wife Honey and brother-in-law Jaccky Bhagnani.
"In fact the rehearsals for the dance acts are being conducted in Jackky's house regularly," revealed Riteish's friend. AN ACT OF FRIENDSHIP If brothers can dance, so can the friends.
Riteish's good friend Fardeen and Zayed Khan have thus decided to put up an act as well. "Genelia's school friends have been practicing their dance as well.
They also have planned a rather entertaining sequence," revealed the friend. For the pre wedding party hosted by Sajid Nadiadwala and Fardeen Khan for Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza, friends from Bollywood came down to wish the bride and groom-to-be.
Karan Johar was seen playing the DJ and Boman Irani too did his part by delivering a rather fun speech. Interestingly, Sajid Khan came sans his girlfriend Jacqueline Fernandes, who had reportedly had a fallout with Riteish earlier
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Saif files counter complaint, police say no clean chit yet to anyone
Yesterday, at around 7:50 pm, Saif was arrested by the police at his lawyer's office based on the complaint filed by Iqbal Sharma. The actor arrived at the Colaba police station at 8 pm.
Girlfriend and co-star Kareena Kapoor accompanied him. Around 90 minutes later, he left after having paid Rs.
15,000 and being granted bail. Watch: I was hit, defended myself, says Saif Ali Khan Mr Sharma, a businessman from South Africa, says he was seated at the table next to Saif and his group at Wasabi, the uber-fancy restaurant at the Taj hotel in Colaba.
The actor had other Bollywood friends with him - Kareena Kapoor, Kareena's sister Karisma Kapoor, actor Amrita Arora and her husband, Shakeel Ladak, and Bilal Amrohi, a producer. Saif in a brawl: Story in Pics In his version of events, Mr Sharma says he sent a note to Saif's table, asking his group to talk a little softer.
"They were making a lot of noise. And we asked the management to ask them to be quiet so that we could also enjoy our evening.
This failed on about three occasions at least." Mr Sharma says his family and he decided to leave the restaurant; on their way out, they ran into Saif who had left Wasabi and was on his way back in.
At this point, Mr Sharma says, Saif struck. But the actor says that's not the case.
He claims he was hit first and so he acted in self defence. He adds that Mr Sharma was rude to the women at his table and that when he intervened, Mr Sharma threw the first punch.
"I acted in self-defence. I was hit.
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I've got hit on the eye," he said in a press conference on Wednesday evening. Earlier, in a press statement released just after he got bail, Saif said, "I don't think any gentleman would have behaved differently.
The CCTV footage in the restaurant will prove everything." In his complaint, the actor has also alleged that his eye got swollen after he was punched and that Bilal Amrohi and Shakeel Ladak too have got bruises on their chest.
Police say they will study Saif's application and then decide if it's a cognizable offence. So far, they insist, they haven't given a clean chit to either the actor or Mr Sharma.
"We are studying the restaurant's CCTV footage. The security cameras at the staircase of the restaurant where the incident occurred did not capture the fight," a senior police official said, adding that statements of actresses Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora will now be recorded.
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(less)Saif Ali Khan surrenders, charged with assault, granted bail
According to reports, he was questioned, charged with assault and then granted bail. Earlier, the actor got into a scuffle in a five star hotel restaurant last night and apparently punched a man in his face and broke his nose.
A case under section 325 of the IPC had been registered against Saif. The incident took place last night at Wasabi restaurant, Taj Hotel when he, along with Kareena, Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora Ladak and a few friends, were having dinner.
Iqbal M Sharma, a temporary resident of Juhu, was sitting with his family at an adjoining table. According to reports, Iqbal complained about the clamour that Saif and his friends made.
This ticked off Saif and a scuffle broke between the two. Saif, reportedly, told Iqbal to go to a library to find quiet.
Some reports suggested that the fight actually broke between Amrita Arora Ladak's husband Shakeel Ladak and Iqbal. But it was only when Saif intervened that he got into a brawl with Iqbal.
Post the scuffle, Iqbal lodged a complaint that Saif and two of his associates assaulted him with fist blows, causing fracture to his nose. A case has been registered against the actor with the Colaba police station.
According to Times Now, Iqbal M Sharma is the deputy director of department of trade & investment, South Africa. He is a South African national of Indian origin.
Iqbal told Times Now that Saif and his friends abused him and his father-in-law verbally and assaulted them physically. Hawaldar Welkar of the Colaba Police station in Mumbai confirmed the news and told us, "Yes, a case was registered against Saif Ali Khan by Iqbal Sharma , last night for some fight that took place between them in Hotel Taj last night.
Rest of the details are with my boss ACP Iqbal Sheikh." When contacted ACP Iqbal Sheikh said, "We are conducting an inquiry into the matter and we will be questioning every one involved in this case.
If required we will be arresting who ever is at fault." Meanwhile the people at Wasabi refused to comment on the incident.
Pankaj Singh , the floor manager at the Wasabi said, "I wasn't here last night so I don't know about anything that happened at the restaurant nor have I heard anything from anyone here."
(less)Saif files counter complaint, police say no clean chit yet to anyone
Yesterday, at around 7:50 pm, Saif was arrested by the police at his lawyer's office based on the complaint filed by Iqbal Sharma. The actor arrived at the Colaba police station at 8 pm.
Girlfriend and co-star Kareena Kapoor accompanied him. Around 90 minutes later, he left after having paid Rs.
15,000 and being granted bail. Watch: I was hit, defended myself, says Saif Ali Khan Mr Sharma, a businessman from South Africa, says he was seated at the table next to Saif and his group at Wasabi, the uber-fancy restaurant at the Taj hotel in Colaba.
The actor had other Bollywood friends with him - Kareena Kapoor, Kareena's sister Karisma Kapoor, actor Amrita Arora and her husband, Shakeel Ladak, and Bilal Amrohi, a producer. Saif in a brawl: Story in Pics In his version of events, Mr Sharma says he sent a note to Saif's table, asking his group to talk a little softer.
"They were making a lot of noise. And we asked the management to ask them to be quiet so that we could also enjoy our evening.
This failed on about three occasions at least." Mr Sharma says his family and he decided to leave the restaurant; on their way out, they ran into Saif who had left Wasabi and was on his way back in.
At this point, Mr Sharma says, Saif struck. But the actor says that's not the case.
He claims he was hit first and so he acted in self defence. He adds that Mr Sharma was rude to the women at his table and that when he intervened, Mr Sharma threw the first punch.
"I acted in self-defence. I was hit.
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I've got hit on the eye," he said in a press conference on Wednesday evening. Earlier, in a press statement released just after he got bail, Saif said, "I don't think any gentleman would have behaved differently.
The CCTV footage in the restaurant will prove everything." In his complaint, the actor has also alleged that his eye got swollen after he was punched and that Bilal Amrohi and Shakeel Ladak too have got bruises on their chest.
Police say they will study Saif's application and then decide if it's a cognizable offence. So far, they insist, they haven't given a clean chit to either the actor or Mr Sharma.
"We are studying the restaurant's CCTV footage. The security cameras at the staircase of the restaurant where the incident occurred did not capture the fight," a senior police official said, adding that statements of actresses Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora will now be recorded.
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(less)I was abused, assaulted: Saif Ali Khan
I was hit and I defended myself. I have been to the police station to answer the requirements of law as I am a law-abiding citizen.
I have also filed a complaint about what happened last night and I am confident justice will be done. I have seen the interviews given on TV and they look like decent people and I cannot believe that the same people were so aggressive the night before and the lies that they are saying about me with such straight faces.
I think they have the CCTV footage in the restaurant that will prove everything. I hope the media is able to remain impartial while the matter is being decided.
I don't think any gentleman would have behaved differently. (As told to TOI's Bharati Dubey)
(less)Shahid, Amrita to pair-up again?
Says a source, "Kumar Taurani has discussed the script with Amrita. However he is yet to get in touch with Shahid.
Despite two hit films together Shahid-Amrita have not worked together after Vivaah." Amrita, who is shooting for Jolly LLB with Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani, reluctantly confirmed having been approached by Taurani but refused to divulge further details.
However, a source close to Shahid maintained that the news was not true
(less)I'm not competing with Salman Khan: Kulraj Randhawa
Her character is shown to be fearless, bubbly and extremely talkative."I play a dabangg girl, she doesn't care what she is getting into.
But I am not competing with Salman Khan, he remains the original dabangg," she states, flashing her dimpled smile. "Everybody wants to have a piece of Chandni because she is happy and always ready to help others.
She has the best of solutions for everything. Her energy is so infectious that everybody wants to fall in love with her," says the actress about her character.
But she adds that playing Chandni wasn't easy. "Chandni had to be loveable yet not irritating.
She is innocent yet funny, witty and sharp. So while I had to strike the right balance, I didn't want to overact either.
Also, I didn't ape any actress who has played a similar role in the past," explains the actress. It was veteran actor Anupam Kher and his acting school that helped her get into the character.
"I was working with a huge cast with several senior actors. It was not just about playing the lead but essaying the title role of someone who binds the characters together," Kulraj adds Produced and directed by Samir Karnik, Chaar Din Ki Chandni is slated to release on March 9
(less)B'town filmakers turn ad maker
Tremendous control over the medium has enabled Bollywood to get some big bucks from a talented lot of ad filmmakers who turned directors and vice versa. Now the tables have turned and how! Filmmakers Abhinay Deo, Dibakar Banerjee, Imtiaz Ali, Tarun Mansukhani, Bejoy Nambiar and Rajkumar Hirani are also directing TVCs even as they continue their B-Town stint.
Imtiaz directed Neetu Kapoor and Jimmy Shergill in a bank ad, Tarun Mansukhani directed Kareena Kapoor and Karan Johar in a paint commercial, Dibakar directed Imran Khan in a cola ad, Hirani directed Sharman Joshi in a soft drink ad and Bejoy directed MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi in a bike ad. Abhinay says, "Filmmaking is about how the fat is thrown out and the meat is presented to the audiences.
We can't afford to splurge in advertising. Ad filmmakers understand nuances like color coordination well.
And most importantly content comes first, technique comes later." Says adman Prahlad Kakar, "While ad filmmakers are more educated than regular Bollywood filmmakers and more professional, when a Bollywood filmmaker directs an ad, their connection with celebs comes to the platter of ad filmmaking.
Actors don't throw starry tantrums with known filmmakers when they do an ad." Abhinay however refutes the claim and says as an ad filmmaker he never tries "to consciously work with celebs.
In that case, the celeb becomes the script and the ad has no further scope." R Balki, a creative director of a leading ad agency feels, "The mindset of a person watching an ad and a film is different.
Otherwise both the mediums involve storytelling and they are not very different. Ad films teach you to communicate a concept and if it is about big bucks then ad filmmaking is also about big bucks.
" Well, as along as viewers get wholesome entertainment in a 30 second TVC with a starry cast and tampered with some master storytelling and smart packaging, it's a win-win situation for everyone involved
(less)Saif Ali Khan arrested for assaulting businessman, released on bail
A battery of top police officers were waiting for the actor, besides the media and scores of fans outside the police station. In the afternoon, police sent a team to Saif's house and after failing to locate him there, had ordered him to appear before it as early as possible.
Saif was virtually declared 'wanted' for assaulting South African NRI businessman Iqbal Sharma , who is also the director general and CEO of the Trade, Industry & Investments of South Africa. The actor has been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting Sharma in the Taj Mahal Hotel around 1 am on Wednesday morning.
Police said a case of assault had been registered at the Colaba police station. After his release the actor in a statement said, "There was an ugly incident last night where my friends and the ladies with us were abused and I was assaulted.
I was hit and I defended myself. I have been to the police station to answer the requirements of law as I am a law abiding citizen.
I have also filed a complaint about what happened last night and I am confident justice will be done. I have seen the interviews given on TV and they look like decent people and I cannot believe that the same people were so aggressive the night before and the lies that they are saying about me with such straight faces.
I think they have the cc tv footage in the restaurant that will prove everything. I hope the media is able to remain impartial while the matter is being decided.
I don't think any gentleman would have behaved differently" Police are also questioning staff at the hotel and examining the CCTV footage. Legal experts that the offences for which Saif has been booked are bailable.
Sharma told Times Now television that Saif called him an "idiot" for complaining about the actor's loud conduct at a restaurant in the Taj Mahal Hotel. He said he and his family had requested the restaurant manager to ask Saif and his friends, which included Kareena, Amrita Arora and Malaika Arora Khan, to keep their voices down.
Sharma said he and his family decided to move to another part of the restaurant downstairs. "As we were going down the stairs, Saif was coming up, probably from the toilet.
As he passed me, he called me an idiot and asked 'Do you know who I am?'" Sharma said the actor first pushed him and then assaulted his father-in-law who fell on the stairs and bruised his jaw. "It was an uncivilized way to behave in a public space," Sharma said, adding that he intended to pursue the matter legally.
A police officer confirmed that Sharma and his guests had objected to the noise created by Saif and his friends. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
Saif has been involved in public spats earlier too, including some photojournalists in Patiala in September 2008. The actor has won the Padma Shri award, which did not go down well with the Bishnoi community in Rajasthan as he is accused of killing a blackbuck -- an animal the Bishnois hold sacred.
Saif was charged with poaching as the blackbuck is on the endangered list
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Riteish Deshmukh chooses cricket over films
We assumed that he had some last minute wedding arrangements to take care of. However we later learnt that he was actually practising cricket.
'' Riteish is said to be a part of Salman Khan's Mumbai Heroes and since the second season of the Celebrity Cricket League is on, the actor is said to be practising for the sport. It is said that the unit of Kya Supercool aren't very happy with the game Riteish is playing.
And they aren't as sporting about it because a 15-day sched gone awry means a loss of resources for the producer
(less)Riteish, Genelia PDA at Toronto | Bollywood News and Gossip
At the function, Riteish and Genelia made it quite evident that they were more than just comfortable co-stars. In full public display, the couple made it amply clear that they were in a long and steady relationship.
An eyewitness revealed, “The usually shy and reticent Riteish and Genelia were open about their relationship. Their feelings for each other couldn’t have been made clearer.
They were walking hand in hand almost throughout the function.” Riteish and Genelia did not stop at holding hands.
On the first day, the actors even sat down together to watch the ceremony unfold. “Riteish and Genelia have attended several functions together.
But they have never sat down together till date. In fact, they have always made a very conscious effort to sit apart.
But this time, their love was out there for everyone to see. Riteish sat with Genelia and her mother.
He was very comfortable with the elderly lady as well. Obviously, Genelia’s mother has blessed the couple,” said the source.
Their public display of affection did not go unnoticed at the ceremony. Shah Rukh Khan, who has been close to Riteish, was even seen nudging the younger actor when Genelia walked up the stage with Bhushan Kumar to present the best music direction award to Sajid-Wajid for their popular tracks in the Salman Khan starrer Dabangg.
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(less)Genelia excited for new chapter with Riteish
"Thanks so much for your overwhelming response. It's a(n) exciting new chapter in our lives and all your wishes and blessings make it even more beautiful and special for Riteish and me," Genelia posted on her Twitter page.
Ever since Riteish admitted in a media report that they will seal their eight-year-old relationship by tying the knot in 2012, good wishes have been pouring in for the two actors who made their Bollywood debut together in 2003 with "Tujhe Meri Kasam". Actors like Lara Dutta , Siddharth , Arjun Rampal , Amrita Rao , and filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted their wishes for them.
Riteish, son of politician Vilasrao Deshmukh , is 32 and Genelia is eight years younger to him. On the big screen, they were last seen together in "Masti" in 2004, but they have now teamed up again for " Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya "
(less)Riteish, Genelia to get married over a four-day ceremony
Mumbai Mirror finds out the plans for the wedding that will take place in Mumbai on February 3, 4, 5 and 6. A friend of the couple informed Mumbai Mirror, "The wedding celebration will last for four days.
February 3 is the Mehndi celebration; on 4th, they'll host the sanget ceremony; 5th will be the wedding and 6th is the reception. In fact, they have already booked two suburban five-star hotels for the functions.
" The plans were reportedly finalised just four days back. The invitation cards for the same are still to be printed.
"Riteish and Genelia are in a very happy space right now. They are keeping plans of their honeymoon very hush-hush.
However, both have taken two months off from their respective shooting schedule for the wedding and the honeymoon," added the friend. Though the dates have more or less been finalised, the families might prepone the dates.
Though the plans remain the same, the dates might change to February 1, 2, 3 and 4. In fact, at the time of going to press, the two families were busy deciding the final dates for the wedding celebrations.
Riteish and Genelia remained unavailable for comment
(less)Salman gifts 'honeymoon package' to Riteish, Genelia
Salman, who is filming Ek Tha Tiger in Cuba, missed the grand wedding of the actor-couple held in Mumbai earlier this month. His family was present at the wedding and related events.
Aishwarya at Riteish, Genelia's reception Salman, known in the industry for his big-heartedness, was due to host a reception for the actors but that plan too fell through. He will apparently meet them as soon as he returns.
Meanwhile, this is his way of making good for his absence. Genelia and Riteish are currently busy promoting their new film together, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya , scheduled to release at month-end.
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(less)After Marathi-style wedding, Riteish-Genelia marry in church
The Bollywood couple had sealed their 8-year-long relationship with a Maharashtrian-style wedding at Grand Hyatt hotel yesterday. Riteish, son of former Mahrashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh , is from a Maharashtrian family, while Genelia was born into a Mangalorean Catholic family, which is why, the wedding was also solemnised in a Christian way at a church today.
Clad in a full-length white gown, Genelia looked her best, while Riteish was seen in a black suit. In a traditional Christian way, the couple, said 'I do' in front of the father.
Riteish (32) and Genelia (24) had been seeing each other since their Bollywood debut 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' in 2003. While yesterday's wedding ceremony was attended by Bollywood bigwigs, today's was a completely private affair, where, only close friends and family members were present.
Several bigwigs like Shahrukh Khan, his wife Gauri, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Suniel Shetty, Ashutosh Gowariker, Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Asin, Sajid Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sharad Pawar, Praful Patel, Raj Thackeray and others had attended yesterday's ceremony. The couple will be hosting a reception at Grand Hyatt Hotel tonight, where several Bollywood celebrities, politicians and other eminent personalities would be present
(less)B-town congrats Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza
The couple tied the knot in the presence of family and close friends in a typical Maharashtrian wedding ceremony. Shah Rukh Khan: What a lovely wedding.
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riteish & genelia looked beautiful..
.may Allah bless them with happiness.
Side Note: the chola roti was very nice too. Bipasha Basu: Congrats Mr.
and Mrs. Deshmukh! Sooo adorable! Anupam Kher: Congratulations to Riteish and Genelia for their life together hereafter.
May you fall in love with each other everyday of your life. Madhur Bhandarkar: My heartfelt wishes to Riteish and Genelia for the new journey of life they r going to start together.
God bless u both. Shazahn Padamsee: Congrats to my lovely friends Riteish and Genelia for the beginning of their beautiful journey together today.
Lots of love to both of u. Tusshar Kapoor: Heartiest congratulations to @Riteishd and @geneliad, my 2 most fun co stars on their wedding today!! Another couple bites the dust!! Kumar Taurani: @geneliad @Riteishd Many congratulations, you looking awesome as couple, God Bless You.
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Minissha Lamba: Here's wishing @Riteishd and @geneliad a blissful life of joy! You make love look so beautiful..
. Vishal Dadlani: Congratulations, and happiness always! RT @Riteishd: MR & MRS DESHMUKH.
Sujoy Ghosh: Love at its best ..
. RT @Riteishd: MR & MRS DESHMUKH Sophie Choudry: Big day for the beautiful couple Riteish and Genelia when officially to become one! Wishing them happiness, fun times and eternal bliss! God Bless.
Neha Dhupia: From my side too congrats to Riteish and Genelia for their wedding. Flower petals filled tweets coming your way!
(less)Dia Mirza has no plans to get married this year
Riteish and Genelia will tie the knot on February 3. "It's a very, very wonderful example to all of the other newcomers coming into the industry.
I would specially like to say that the way Riteish and Genelia have handled their relationship and the way they have gone about it, is beautiful," said the 30-year-old actress. Dia, who turned producer in 2011 with Love, Breakups, Zindagi , is currently shooting for Johnny Mastana .
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(less)When Salman-SRK partied together!
At one point there was slight tension among the guests when the two Khans tried to show their strength by virtue of the number of people standing around them. Common friend Sajid Nadiadwala, however, chose Salman over SRK.
He even jumped onto a nearby table and broke into an impromptu jig with Salman! In other news from the party, Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra were seen dancing together, while Arjun Rampal and Karan Johar kept shuffling between Salman and SRK's groups. The party went on till the wee hours with both Khans exiting around 5 am.
One of B-Town's best atttended parties in recent times, we give full marks to RD's girl Genelia D'Souza for pulling it off
(less)If Nandana agrees, I'd marry her today: Madhu Mantena
While Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza already have their wedding plans in place, David Dhwan's son Rohit and girlfriend Jaanvi, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor , Sajid Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez, John Abraham and his investment banker girlfriend Priya Runchal, Randeep Hooda and Neetu Chandra and Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan have also decided to tie the knot before the year passes by. Joining this list now is Rang Rasiya actress Nandana Sen and her producer boyfriend Madhu Mantena .
Mumbai Mirror has learnt that Mantena has taken his girlfriend on a trip to France where he intends to pop the question. "I keep asking Nandana to marry me every other day.
If she agrees, I'd marry her today, right now," said Mantena
(less)Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh marries again
While talking about the honeymoon plans, Riteish had told us, "We can't have a honeymoon this month. Our producer Kumar Taurani has strictly forbidden us to go anywhere till our film releases this month as he wants Genelia and me to promote the film in various cities.
David Dhawan's son Rohit gets married on February 10, so immediately after our wedding Genelia and I will have to rush to Goa for that again. After that, will be my brother Dheeraj's wedding during the end of the month to Honey Bhagnani .
I have to be there for all the pre-wedding arrangements so going for our honeymoon this month seems impossible now."
(less)Student... not releasing with Joker: Karan Johar
Student Of The Year is so far scheduled for release Aug 31. Johar's new film features three new faces - Alia Bhatt (Mahesh Bhatt's daughter), Varun Dhawan (David Dhawan's son) and model-turned-actor Siddharth Malhotra.
The filmmaker is upbeat about launching the newcomers. "I'm really excited about the three of them.
Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt..
. all of them are very talented.
I will not say much about them. You should see for yourself and base your opinion on what you see," he said.
Student of The Year will see Johar return to direction after his 2010 film My Name Is Khan . The film is being co-produced by Shah Rukh Khan.
For now, Johar is keeping his fingers crossed for his latest production, the remake of 1990 film Agneepath , which will hit screens Thursday. The film features Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra in key roles.
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(less)Anushka Sharma to hip-hop at Apsara awards
She will also share the stage with the three TV actors. While she will groove to "Dum dum" with Nandish, Anushka will be matching the steps with Sushant on "Thag le" and Shabbir on "Jazba".
There's more to the performances. Soon-to-be married couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza are said to bring their real-life love story alive on stage while performing at the award function Jan 25 in Yash Raj Studios.
They are likely to emulate the story of their eight-year-old romantic journey. The show will be hosted by Karan Johar and Farah Khan
(less)Ranbir, Vidya named Best Actors at Apsara Awards
Her actor-filmmaker brother Farhan took home the best supporting actor award for the movie too. The best supporting actress award went to Priyanka Chopra's cousin Parineeti, for her portrayal of a bubbly, rich, spoilt Delhi girl in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl .
The act also bagged the best debutant (female) award for her. The best debutant (male) honour went to southern actor Rana Daggubati for his first Bollywood project Dum Maro Dum .
The best choreography trophy was picked by Bosco-Caesar for the peppy title track of Desi Boyz . Irshad Kamil picked the best lyrics award for Naadaan parindey from the film Rockstar , while the best music award went to Oscar winning composer A.
R.Rahman for the same film.
Mohit Chauhan, who became the voice of Ranbir's character in Rockstar walked away with the best singer (male) award for the cult song Sadda haq . Among the females, Shreya Ghoshal took the honour for her rendition of romantic number Teri meri from the movie Bodyguard .
A special award was bestowed upon megastar Amitabh Bachchan for the last season of Kaun Banega Crorepati , which proved to be a worthy platform for the common man. The Apsara Awards, organised by the Film and Television Producers Guild of India in association with Wizcraft International Entertainment and channel Colors, was hosted by witty filmmakers Farah Khan and Karan Johar.
It had a line-up of entertaining acts. A highlight was the kickstarting of the celebrations of 100 years of Indian cinema .
As a special segment of the celebrations, the awards night hosted a special tribute dedicated to the cinema legends and their glorious years in Bollywood. Veteran stars like Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman and Jaya Bachchan came upon the stage for it.
Other performances were a hit too. Band Baaja Baaraat actress Anushka Sharma took to the stage to groove with popular telly actors Nandish Sandhu, Sushant Singh Rajput and Shabbir Ahluwalia on songs like Dum dum, Thag le and Jazba respectively.
Soon-to-be married couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza also set the stage on fire with their crackling chemistry as they brought their real-life love story alive on stage while performing at the award function at the Yash Raj Studios. They emulated the story of their eight-year-old romantic journey.
Kareena Kapoor staged a sizzling performance, wherein she took a cue from sirens of the southern film industry and performed on a medley of south Indian hits such as Nakka mukka , recently heard in the Hindi film The Dirty Picture . She also grooved to Ringa ringa from the film Arya 2 , as well as the chartbuster Kolaveri di .
Actress Ameesha Patel also entertained the audience by dancing to recent hit item numbers like Chikni chameli , Ooh la la and Madhubala from Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan gave the show a befitting grand finale act.
Styled around recent hit Don 2: The King Is Back , the performance saw the superstar in the avatar of a gangster. Tweet
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There were dancers, and guests dressed in the 9-yard Maharashtrian saris (navaris) making this wedding a truly traditional one. Genelia D'Souza made for a pretty bride in red.
Well attended by people from the film fraternity and politicos, Riteish ensured to make his fans a part of his big day, and immediately posted a picture of himself and his bride on twitter once the wedding ceremony was over and the handsome couple announced man and wife. The array of food was exotic - from Indian to world cuisine, the guests had enough and more to choose from.
Though the wedding was by and large a Maharashtrian one, Genelia is known to have conducted a few Catholic rituals. While Riteish had a haldi ceremony at home a day before the wedding, Genelia hosted a roce ceremony at her home and paid a visit to the the church to seek blessings.
The couple didn't meet each other after these respective ceremonies. They were made to stay put at home, and saw each other only on the wedding day.
The wedding reception of Genelia and Riteish will be held tomorrow, and is once again expected to be well attended by the who's who of Mumbai! Here's wishing the handsome couple a happy married life
(less)Riteish, Genelia send wedding invite
Inside the box is the white on gold card which has three inserts inviting guests to various functions. The sangeet is on January 31, the wedding on February 4 and the reception on February 5.
Along with the card, comes a box of chocolates. Each piece of hand-made chocolate has the letters R and G imprinted onto it.
Says a source close to the couple, "Riteish and Genelia both decided to have the wedding invite made in such a manner so it looked simple yet elegant. The invite has been designed by a top entertainment design company in Bandra who also designed Lara Dutta and Hrithik Roshan's wedding invites.
" The wedding will see a flurry of pre-wedding parties before that. The first party will be jointly thrown by Sajid and Wardha Nadiadwala and Fardeen and Natasha Khan.
Akshay Kumar , will be flying down from Karnataka for a day to attend the party. Upala KBR
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"It's a very, very wonderful example to all of the other newcomers coming into the industry. I would specially like to say that the way Riteish and Genelia have handled their relationship and the way they have gone about it, is beautiful," said the 30-year-old actress.
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(less)Sneak-a-peek at Genelia D'Souza's wedding trousseau
"Genelia is such a young girl that it was fun to make the wedding trousseau for her. I avoided bling and shimmer because I didn't want clothes to overshadow her personality.
Hence the silhouette which I designed for her is simple yet elegant and chic," said Ritu Kumar. The outfits in Genelia's trousseau comprise of a nude and black net Anarkali suit with multi panelled layers, which the 24-year-old is expected to wear for her mehndi ceremony.
The bodice is accentuated with a see through layer of lace like filigree. The ensemble is teamed up with a black and nude coloured dupatta and a nude coloured churidar.
For the D-day, Kumar has designed a lehenga, choli and odhni in gold and indigo blue for Genelia. The blouse is made of indigo blue velvet with antique dhapka embroidery, while lehanga has antique gold weaving with zardozi embroidery.
The odhni is a subtle mix of gold and indigo blue and the designer feels it will highlight Genelia's petite frame. According to the designer, the ensemble resembles a 19th century archival piece.
Riteish, Genelia's grand sangeet "For Genelia's trousseau, I have chosen colours that will enhance her vivacious personality. She can carry off the traditional Indian look beautifully.
The Anarkali and lehenga designed beautifully complement Genelia. The ensemble resembles a 19th century archival piece," the designer said.
Will she attend the wedding? "Let see, I have many other projects to finish so may be." The couple started dating when they first met on the sets of Tujhe Meri Kasam .
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(less)A pre-wedding bash for Riteish and Genelia
There was a pre-wedding bash for the lovely couple Tuesday, hosted by Sajid Nadiadwala and Fardeen Khan at Royalty Bandra. "Riteish and Genelia are lovely couples.
Their seven years of relationship is very strong and I admire it. The celebrations will begin from Jan 29," Nadiadwala told reporters.
Many Bollywood celebs graced the event and blessed the couple. Boman Irani, who shared the screen space with Riteish in many films, said: "Riteish is like a son, friend and partner to me.
I wish all the success to both of them." The couple walked the red carpet a little late.
Genelia was seen in a party mood. "Riteish is my Raj Kumar ," she declared.
Karan Johar wished them "all the happiness". Other huge weddings lined up this year include Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor , and Vidya Balan is expected to marry beau Siddharth, CEO of UTV.
Riteish and Genelia first met while shooting their debut film "Tujhe Meri Kasam" in 2003. They will reportedly have a four-day wedding affair, which will be attended by who's who from Bollywood and politics.
Other guests at the pre-wedding bash included Arbaaz Khan , Deepika Padukone , Manoj Bajpai , Raveena Tandon , Farah Khan, Shrish Kunder, Sajid Khan, Jia Khan, Shezan Padamsi, Fardeen Khan, Ameesha Patel, Tushar Kapoor , Neil Nitin Mukesh, Arjun Rampal , Sohail Khan and Bobby Deol , among others
(less)Riteish-Genelia's big fat Indian wedding
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza tied the knot in full blown Maharashtrian style at a suburban five star on Friday afternoon. The baraat left Riteish's juhu residence at 11 am.
Genelia's parents and brothers waited at the venue to receive them. The wedding began at 12.
48 pm, according to the pre-decided mahurat. While Genelia looked lovely in a Neeta Lulla saree, Riteish wore the quintessential sherwani.
The actor also tweeted his own wedding picture right after the ceremony was over. Spotted at the wedding were Bollywood celebrities Akshay Kumar , Ajay Devgn, Kajol , Suniel Shetty, Ashutosh Gowariker, Karan Johar , Hiroo Johar, Shahid Kapoor , Asin, Sajid Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Abhishek Bachchan , Jaya Bachchan , Ken Ghosh, Rahul Dev, Indra Kumar, Maria Goretti, Subhash Ghai and more.
Top politicians, friends opf Riteish's father Vilasrao Deshmukh were also spotted at the do. After the Maharashtrian wedding, the couple will also have a church ceremony today
(less)Riteish, Genelia to wed in Feb
According to sources, the date has been set for February 4. Divulging the wedding plans, a friend of the actors told Mumbai Mirror, "We've been told to keep ourselves free from the third to the fifth of February.
The wedding has been finalised for the fourth. They have decided the venue as well.
Hyatt Regency has been booked." "The families have decided to keep it a very low-key affair.
So only close family and friends will be invited," added the friend. The guest list to this low key wedding will include Genelia's friends from Bollywood and the south Indian film industry.
"She will invite her Jaane Tu..
.Ya Jaane Na co-star Imran Khan and the director Abbas Tyrewala.
Her latest Telugu co-star Rana Daggubatti will also be on the guest list," revealed a source. "Riteish's guests will include the Bachchans, Karan Johar , Boman Irani, Sajid Khan and Ram Gopal Varma," added the source.
According to the source, unlike the buzz in the industry, Genelia would continue with her Bollywood career even after the marriage. "Riteish's parents have no objection to her working in films," informed the source.
Riteish and Genelia, who had always maintained that they are 'just friends' and managed to keep their romance under wraps went public earlier this year by gracing a media event together. Interestingly, Riteish and Genelia starrer Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, which is currently on the floors, has been scheduled to release in the same week as their wedding.
The filmmakers of Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya are probably looking at pulling a Mani Ratnam, who released his film Guru soon after the Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai engagement was announced. Even after repeated messages, Riteish remained unavailable for comment
(less)Mr and Mrs Deshmukh, tweets happy Riteish
The groom's tweet was preceded by one from actor Shahid Kapoor, announcing the wedding of his Chance Pe Dance co- star. " And G is married !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unbeleivable .
:)," he posted. The wedding, held in traditional Marathi style, was attended by bigwigs from the film and political world - among them Sharad Pawar, Prithviraj Chavan, Praful Patel, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Kajol.
Riteish, wearing a white sherwani and red feta (turban), entered the Grand Hyatt on a ghodi. The baaraat started from the grounds near Grand Hyatt and reached the hotel.
The actor's politician father, Vilasrao Deshmukh, was dressed in a brown sherwani. Click here to see the pics Earlier, Riteish set the mood for the wedding with this tweet a few hours ago: "Saw the Last sunset as a Bachelor.
" Riteish and Genelia's wedding today is expected to draw bigwigs from the film industry and politics. Father of the groom, Vilasrao Deshmukh, is the former chief minister of Maharashtra and is the Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences.
Riteish, Genelia's grand sangeet Both Riteish and his bride-to-be Genelia are on Twitter, this morning. Both sent tweets to Mona Kapoor, entrepreneur and first wife of producer Boney Kapoor, wishing her on her birthday.
Earlier, they posted tweets to actor Priyanka Chopra who missed their sangeet due to filming. Dressed in their best, stars at sangeet Yesterday Riteish and Genelia wrapped up chores (their last as singles).
We spotted them first at Linking Road in Bandra and later, Genelia prayed at her church. Known to be religious, Genelia wore her pre-bridal glow, which added sheen to her otherwise casual jeans and blazer look.
A party, a grand sangeet on Tuesday and rituals have preceded the wedding. While Riteish and Genelia's colleagues stepped out in their best traditional outfits and spent happy hours at the sangeet, Genelia was seen dancing her heart out at a ritual yesterday.
Moving away from tradition for a bit, a party was hosted for them by producer Sajid Nadiadwala and actor Fardeen Khan on January 24. Riteish and Genelia first met while shooting their debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003.
Despite leading public lives, their eight-year courtship has been largely private. Post marriage, the two will be seen together in a love story on screen - Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya - a Hindi film scheduled to release at the end of this month.
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(less)The wedding retrospective
. RAVEENA TANDON AND ANIL THADANI WHEN: February 2004 LOVE-O-METRE: Nearing the 10-year milestone.
THE PROPOSAL: The couple met for the first time on Valentine's Day at Olive restaurant in Mumbai. After that, however, they did not see each other for two years! Then Raveena made her first film, "Stumped" as producer, and Anil sent her an SMS that he would like to help her distribute the film.
"We actually dated for only two months," shares Raveena. "We met in August 2002, and he proposed in October.
That year, like this year, Diwali and my birthday were on the same day! So he planned a proposal on Diwali day. We first went to his chacha's house to celebrate, and then headed to my family's Diwali puja.
When I reached my dad's house, I saw huge ornate baskets, lots of them lying around the house, and my mom just dismissed them saying, 'Your brothers want to send this to their colleagues and friends.' We started getting ready for the Lakshmi puja, but we were just waiting! And I kept asking, 'Why are we delaying things, it's nine o' clock.
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lets start! And it was the first time my two adopted daughters, Pooja and Chhaya were standing around with their cameras. Usually I would film or take photographs of the celebrations! Suddenly the doorbell rang and I saw Anil's mom, dad and sister walk in.
It still didn't strike me, but I said, 'So mom, we were waiting for them?' And then my dad asked Anil to do the honours! Everybody was giggling as Anil got on his knees and pulled out a big box with a ring and asked, 'Will you be my wife?' It took me a long time to respond, I saw my mom all teary-eyed, and my daughters were both laughing and crying..
. and everybody said, 'Please say yes, he will get tired being on his knees!' So I said 'Sure!'" WEDDING TRIVIA: Manav Gangwani designed Raveena's bridal wear.
He also designed three exclusive outfits for the groom. The bride's wardrobe was 10 times more elaborate than the groom's.
Raveena got a dream wedding going, after scouting for the best possible locations with Anil. Her sangeet and mehndi parties were held on separate evenings at the Shiv Niwas Palace hotel in Udaipur.
Her wedding reception was held at the Jag Mandir Palace hotel, on Pichola Lake, Udaipur. Farah Khan Ali designed Raveena's jewellery.
Guests included the who's who of Bollywood, and a diverse range of the couple's friends like Gautam Singhania, Manish Malhotra, Vijay Mallya, Ravi and Ritu Shastri, Amar Singh, Vasundhara Raje and Subrata Roy Sahara. HRITHIK ROSHAN AND SUSSANNE KHAN WHEN: December 2000 LOVE-O-METRE: They celebrated a decade together in 2010 and have two delightful little boys, Hridhaan and Hrehaan.
THE PROPOSAL: One year after he started dating Sussanne on Valentine's Day, in 1999, Hrithik went down on his knees and proposed to her at Juhu beach in Mumbai. "I'd known since I was 12 that she was the girl for me, but that was the big moment, complete with a ring.
Earlier, on another Valentine's Day, I'd told her those three all-important words, 'I love you,'" Hrithik has been quoted saying. WEDDING TRIVIA: In a confluence of Hindu-Muslim rituals and cultures, Hrithik performed certain Hindu rites and Sussanne, Sanjay Khan's youngest daughter, performed certain Muslim rites.
The mehndi and sangeet were homespun affairs, mostly at home with close friends and family. But the wedding was a spectacular affair.
The ceremony took place at Sanjay Khan's heavilyguarded Golden Palms resorts and spa, on Bangalore's outskirts in December 2000. In a brief appearance before the media in the midst of the pre-wedding haldi ritual, Hrithik said with a laugh, "There will be no heartburn.
They are my well-wishers. They will continue to wish me luck and success," he said, referring to his choice of bride vis-avis his family's response.
"Sussanne is our last daughter and I'm very happy that she's getting married," said Feroz Khan. About 70 members of the Khan and Roshan families and their friends attended the wedding.
Guests at the reception included stars like Dimple Kapadia, Rishi and Randhir Kapoor, Uday Chopra, Karan Johar and childhood friend Abhishek Bachchan. Hrithik's mode of transport to his wedding was a white horse.
His wedding oufit was a white Jodhpuri suit with gold-embroidery designed by Rocky S, while Sussanne wore a gold and red ensemble designed by Tarun Tahiliani. ABHISHEK BACHCHAN AND AISHWARYA RAI WHEN: April 2007 LOVE-O-METRE: They have reached the half-decade mark this year and are parents to the new-born angel! THE PROPOSAL: This classy couple surprised everyone with their engagement announcement back in 2007.
Although Abhi and Ash were very hush-hush about the love brewing between them, it seemed inevitable as fate repeatedly cast them together in a slew of magnum opus projects such as "Umrao Jaan", "Dhoom 2", and what seemed a turning point, "Guru". Aishwarya becoming a part of the Bachchan parivaar started looking more imminent when she did an electrifying stage performance of Kajra Re at the 2005 IIFA Awards with senior and junior Bachchan.
Abhishek popped the question with a borrowed ring in hand (allegedly from the production department of his film), proposing to Ash spontaneously as they were heading home after the premiere of "Guru" in Toronto, waiting for their flight at the British Airways lounge at New York's JFK airport on January 12, 2007. According to eyewitnesses, a very emotional Ash accepted.
After Abhishek called home with the good news, the couple was asked to come and they had a formal engagement ceremony at Jalsa, attended only by close family friends like Amar Singh, Anil and Tina Ambani, Kirron Kher and the Johars. Finally, the couple was unafraid to hang out at each other's sets and make public appearances together.
WEDDING TRIVIA: The actual wedding became a homely, though celebrity-studded affair mostly set around the Bachchan residences, Jalsa and Pratiksha, as Teji Bachchan, Amitabh's mother, was critical. However, many details about the nuptials were unique: the wedding invite had two 'editions' - one invite only solicited blessings, while the second set actually invited a limited number of guests.
While the Bachchans sent out golden chocolate boxes with the cards, they also sent ensembles by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla to close friends. The Rais also sent out jewellery and clothes to select invitees, including close friend Subrata Roy Sahara.
Celebrations kicked off at Pratiksha with the sangeet, where it is believed a lot of family members danced to Bollywood songs, with Karan Johar playing MC. The mehndi was held at La Mer, Ash's residence.
Fifteen kilos of special Nihar henna was brought in by Shweta Nanda, Sonali Bendre, Rinkie Khanna and other close friends for Ash from Sojat in Rajasthan. A 30-foot walkway was erected at the entrance of La Mer to the main area of the ceremony.
The actual wedding saw 11 pundits from Benaras and Bangalore, and it was conducted in Arya Samaj tradition. Chanting started in the morning, and massive tents were put up to accommodate guests around Pratiksha.
The ceremony was conducted in an air-conditioned pandal in the same garden. At 5.
15 pm the colourfully-dressed dhol players kicked off the baraat from Jalsa, which ended at Pratiksha, where a bejewelled Aishwarya in a gold kanjeevaram ensemble waited for her groom. The ceremony was over by 7.
30 pm and then the friends danced the night away. KARISMA KAPOOR AND SUNJAY KAPUR WHEN: September 2003 LOVE-O-METRE: " He's (Sunjay) not the film-going sort.
I think Sunjay has made me a calmer person; if you ask me that's the one thing that has changed about me after marriage," said Karisma a year after her wedding. The couple completes a decade in 2013.
WEDDING TRIVIA: Bollywood's blueeyed girl Karisma Kapoor tied the knot with Sunjay Kapur in a ceremony marked by style and grandeur. The wedding ceremony, which was to take place at 11 am, was delayed because the groom was stuck in traffic.
Sunjay arrived at the venue at 12.45 pm and rushed inside the cottage's gates.
He was dressed in a cream sherwani and wore a gold sehra. The pheras finally took place at 1.
00 am in the presence of both families. In typical Kapoor tradition, Karisma was married at her grandfather, the late Raj Kapoor's home, R K Cottage.
The couple opted for an hour-long Sikh ceremony. At around noon, Karisma's family and friends were still busy with pre-wedding ceremonies.
Both the bride's sister Kareena and her aunt Rima Jain supervised last-minute preparations. The strains of the shehnai wafted through the air.
Outside the cottage, the scene was both crowded and confused. Curious onlookers were milling around, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.
Journalists, photographers and camera crews had stationed themselves outside the gates of the cottage. A phalanx of policemen was doing their best to manage the crowds and the ensuing traffic jam.
Because of the crowds, no member of the RK family was present at the gates to welcome the groom and his family. Among the guests who drove in were Lolo's uncle Rishi Kapoor, actor Sanjay Kapoor who reportedly played the brother's part at the ceremony, designer Manish Malhotra, granduncles Shashi and Shammi Kapoor, filmmaker Bharat Shah, cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani, Govinda, Rahul and Akshay Khanna.
Manish Malhotra had designed Karisma's trousseau. Being a style icon herself, it wasn't a surprise when she chose to follow the unconventional route and opted for a pastel shade for her bridal outfit instead of the usual reds and maroons.
The tasselled dupatta was embellished with zari and stones. The house was decorated with flowers and the garden that surrounded the house was turned into a Sheesh Mahal-like mandap that could accommodate 600 guests who were offered non-alcoholic drinks and vegetarian starters until the wedding ceremony was completed.
Karisma's father Randhir, according to reports, opened a bottle of champagne after the wedding, after which a wellstocked bar was thrown open to the guests. An elaborate lunch was served later which included a variety of cuisines like Oriental, Thai, Chinese, Italian, French and Continental.
It also included Punjabi, Gujarati and Rajasthani food
(less)Genelia D'Souza weds Riteish Deshmukh
The groom, wearing a white sherwani and red 'feta' (turban), entered the hotel riding a white 'ghodi'. Genelia wore a red and gold lehenga designed by Ritu Kumar .
The 'baaraat' started from the grounds near Grand Hyatt. Amidst the singing and dancing, Riteish, with his face covered with a 'sehra' (flower veil), waved excitedly while sitting on the horse.
The actor's Congress minister father Vilasrao Deshmukh was dressed in a brown sherwani. Sharad Pawar , Praful Patel , Subodh Kant Sahay , Sunil Tatkare and Johny Joseph were among the political figures present at the wedding.
B-town guests present included Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan , Jaya Bachchan , Kajol and Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar , Sajid Khan, Karan Johar , Shahid Kapoor , Ashutosh Gowariker, Sajid Nadiadwala, Satish Shah, Asin, Jacky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani, Ramesh Taurani, Nishka and Neeta Lulla. Riteish took to Twitter last night, saying, "Saw the Last sunset as a Bachelor.
" And soon after the wedding, the actor took to Twitter to post a photo of him and Genelia, with the caption, "MR & MRS DESHMUKH". The wedding capped three days of festivities that included sangeet, haldi, mehndi ceremonies and a traditional bachelorette party for Genelia.
The reception will take place tomorrow at the same hotel. Riteish and Genelia have been seeing each other since their Bollywood debut, 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' in 2003 but they chose to be secretive about it.
They finally opened up about their relationship last year. The couple will be seen romancing in their forthcoming film 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya' that will hit the theatres on February 24
(less)Riteish, Genelia to enter wedlock in 2012
Wishes started pouring in for the couple, since the time the news of their wedding started floating around. "Am thrilled to bits and excited about one of my closest friends upcoming wedding!! @Riteishd is truly a special guy!! And he and @geneliad make an absolutely wonderful couple!! Big love to them!!," filmmaker Karan Johar had tweeted.
"@Riteishd Congratulations 'Chupe Rustom' lol..
time for celebrations. Love to G," actor Arjun Rampal said.
"@Riteishd happy happy for u Rits and @ geneliad at the announcement, congrats, good luck and God bless," celebrity photographer Atul Kasbekar tweeted. "One of my closest friends just gave me the best news! I am so happy.
Good things happen to good people! Thats what makes every day worth it. Yes, the 'good things and good people' tweet was about @geneliad and @Riteishd.
She is like family to me and he is a treasure! Thrilled," actor Siddharth said. "@Riteishd U & gene have balanced career & personal life with equal priority! Inspiring! My best wishes Ritz!," actress Amrita Rao said.
"Thanking everyone for the best wishes..
A big thank you for all your good wishes. Love you all," Riteish tweeted.
Riteish and Genelia began seeing each other on the sets of their Bollywood debut, 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' in 2003. Neither of them ever publicly acknowledged their relationship but Riteish, son of Congress minister Vilasrao Deshmukh , said in a media report recently that they will seal their relationship with a wedding in 2012
(less)Genelia misses Riteish in Dubai
Genie was heard giving Deshmukh all the little details of the match and telling him how much she missed him. A friend close to her reveals, "Genie was terribly missing Riteish.
But she was surrounded by friends like Kangana and Shriya Saran who kept cheering her mood and making her happy. She was spotted on her phone during breaks in between the matches talking to RD.
" Buzz is that Genelia also did some major shopping in Dubai with best friend Kangana and was spotted at some big branded stores. Guess she's preparing herself for the soon to come wedding day ?
(less)Rohit Dhawan to get married tonight
The Desi Boyz director is all set to tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend Jaanvi Desai today (February 10). Several Bollywood personalities including director Kunal Kohli, actress Sonam Kapoor, Sanjay and Maanyata Dutt have already landed in the city of beaches.
Hours before leaving for the wedding, director's friend Jackky Bhagnani had tweeted: "Off to Goa for mere yaar ki shaadi , loookinggggg forward to it loveeeee Goaaaa." Kunal Kohli, who is related to the groom, tweeted: "Off to Goa today for mere brother ki shaadi ! Rohit Dhawan.
For those wondering how we're related..
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Keep guessing ;-)." Here are some exclusive pics of Stars landing in Goa for the big wedding.
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(less)Pre-wedding bash for Riteish and Genelia
"Riteish and Genelia are lovely couples. Their seven years of relationship is very strong and I admire it.
The celebrations will begin from Jan 29," Nadiadwala told reporters. Many Bollywood celebs graced the event and blessed the couple.
Boman Irani, who has shared the screen space with Riteish in many films, said: "Riteish is like a son, friend and partner to me. I wish all the success to both of them.
" Riteish-Genelia's big party night The couple walked the red carpet a little late. Genelia was seen in a party mood.
"Riteish is my Raj Kumar," she declared. Karan Johar wished them "all the happiness".
Other huge weddings lined up this year include Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, and Vidya Balan is expected to marry beau Siddharth, CEO of UTV. Riteish and Genelia first met while shooting their debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003.
They will reportedly have a four-day wedding affair, which will be attended by who's who from Bollywood and politics. Other guests at the pre-wedding bash included Arbaaz Khan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpai, Raveena Tandon, Farah Khan, Shrish Kunder, Sajid Khan, Jia Khan, Shezan Padamsi, Fardeen Khan, Ameesha Patel, Tushar Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Arjun Rampal, Sohail Khan and Bobby Deol, among others.
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(less)Riteish Deshmukh-Genelia D'Souza marry in church after Marathi-style wedding
Riteish, son of former Mahrashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh , is from a Maharashtrian family, while Genelia was born into a Mangalorean Catholic family, which is why, the wedding was also solemnised in a Christian way at a church today. Clad in a full-length white gown, Genelia looked her best, while Riteish was seen in a black suit.
In a traditional Christian way, the couple, said 'I do' in front of the father. Riteish (32) and Genelia (24) had been seeing each other since their Bollywood debut 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' in 2003.
While yesterday's wedding ceremony was attended by Bollywood bigwigs, today's was a completely private affair, where, only close friends and family members were present. Several bigwigs like Shahrukh Khan, his wife Gauri, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Suniel Shetty, Ashutosh Gowariker, Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Asin, Sajid Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sharad Pawar, Praful Patel, Raj Thackeray and others had attended yesterday's ceremony.
The couple will be hosting a reception at Grand Hyatt Hotel tonight, where several Bollywood celebrities, politicians and other eminent personalities would be present
(less)Salman Khan's gift to Riteish and Genelia
It's also being said that he is planning to meet Ritesh and Genelia as soon as he lands in India. Salman's package is surely a perfect gift for the couple as it's heard that the duo still had not planned their honeymoon trip yet
(less)Genelia says wedding preparations on in full swing
Preparations are going on in full swing," Genelia told IANS here. The couple has been dating each other for over eight years.
In November 2011, Riteish, son of Mahrashtra's former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, finally opened up about their relationship status. "Earlier, we never spoke about our relationship.
We maintained a distance and dignity, and now since we are getting married, it would be stupid if I don't talk about it," said Genelia, who made her Bollywood debut opposite her to-be-husband in Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. On the big screen, they were last seen together in Masti in 2004, but they have now teamed up again for romantic comedy Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya , releasing Feb 24.
Though Genelia remained tightlipped about the designer who is styling her for her D-day, and other pre-wedding celebrations, she said: "Wait and watch how it is going to be!" According to reports, the duo will have a grand sangeet Jan 31, following which their close friends Sajid Nadiadwala and Fardeen Khan will throw a party for the couple a day before their wedding. Tweet
(less)Genelia keeps me on my toes: Riteish Deshmukh
After hiding their relationship in the past and by stating "we are just good friends " now finally Riteish has spoken up about his love life. After seven years, the two actors are coming together in "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya" which is expected to hit theatres Feb 24.
Riteish told IANS that Genelia kept him on his toes in the film. "No matter how well you know that person but when it comes to the professional level it's a different person and that's a wonderful part.
Suddenly, when you work with a competent actor it's challenging. Genelia always keeps me on my toes.
Every day I feel that I can do better than her but she kicks my ass." Riteish, who has some wonderful films to his credit, felt that Genelia was a better actor than him.
"I think Genelia is a better actor than me." Riteish firmly protested that marriage was not going take away his freedom from him.
"I don't think there is any sort of fear that my freedom will go for a toss." "I think when you are seeing each other for so long the question of freedom doesn't arise.
You tend to know each other so much, besides we both have been very private," he said. "We tried to give dignity to our relationship in the privacy that we maintained," Riteish said.
The actor can't stop himself from praising his better half-to-be. On what made him feel that Genelia was the one for him, he said: "One out of the many, I like Genelia's smile and energy.
She is very vibrant and energetic. As an actor she has an immense amount of energy in her.
" Will a real life couple click as a reel life pair. Riteish said: "I remember a friend of mine telling me that when real life couple comes on screen together some people feel that the chemistry between them would come naturally.
" As a couple you tend to say a lot of stuff in one line because you know that person well and understand. But in a film you try to convey this to a third person, he said.
"On the other hand, there is a certain amount of comfort on the sets and some amount of liberty you get," Riteish said. (Uma Ramasubramaniam can be contacted at uma.
sagit@gmail.com)
(less)No drama in my love life: Genelia D’Souza
Nine more days and Genelia D'Souza will tie the knot with her boyfriend Riteish Deshmukh . Happy and not trying to hide it any longer, Genelia opened her heart to Mumbai Mirror.
"Trust me I had not planned to marry in 2012. Things just fell into place.
I am so happy and excited. And I am not nervous at all," gushed the actress.
Earlier however, the actress and her fiance Riteish, who had started dating from the time they first met on the sets of 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' had kept their relationship away from media glare. And that, explained Genelia, is because she and her beau are both extremely private people.
"Riteish and I took every day as it came. The relationship grew gradually.
We decided that we would never jump around and be all over the place. Even today we are BFF (Best friends forever)," said Genelia.
And unlike their reel life, there was no drama in their real love story. "Believe it or not, the decision to get married wasn't taken in a day.
There was no drama involved," she laughed. Though not high on drama, their relationship sure did not lack zing.
"Riteish is special. The beauty of our love is that we want our tomorrow to be together," beamed Gen (as the actress is fondly called).
However, marriage involves a lot more than just being with one's love. On the threshold of her new life, Genelia revealed that she understands the responsibility that comes with being a part of the Deshmukh family.
That her father-in-law Vilasrao Deshmukh was the former chief minister of Maharashtra is not a secret. "My parents are very happy about it.
And I am lucky that they are in Mumbai. I am sure that they will always be there for me," said the actress.
About her wedding plans, Genelia wishes everything to remain a surprise. "The wedding dress of a girl should be something that should never be revealed before the D-day," laughed the actress when asked about her outfit.
"But yes, I shall tell you who is helping me with the trousseau. Fashion desginers Ritu Kumar, Surily Goel, Rakesh Agarwal and Nishka Lulla have picked up some really cool stuff- Indo western, Jaipuri, lots more," added the bride-to-be.
The preparations for her big day began almost a month back. But Genelia still feels its not a long time.
"I couldn't squeeze out time for my shootings. I had to complete 'Rock The Shaadi', 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya' and a south Indian film," complained the actress.
And though her friends think that the actress must be spa hopping with her wedding coming up in a few days, the actress informed that she has not got any time for such luxuries. "I am however, planning to take a break from work," she explained.
Genelia, who looks up to married actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kajol revealed that the 'break' she plans might not include a honeymoon. "Even if we do go on a honeymoon, it will be a rather short one.
Kumar Taurani, the producer of 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya' wants us to come back quickly. The film is releasing soon after the wedding," said the actress and then hurried back since she had 'loads to do'.
With a wedding less than a week away, no wonder she did
(less)‘Being younger, I should have not reacted’ : Shirish | Bollywood News and Gossip
“Did I tell you that there was a fight..
no…so I will not tell anything about the patch up also,” Shah Rukh told reporters at a pre-nuptial ceremony of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza. However, he twittered “Long satisfying day…dancing at filmfare…shoot with prabhuda.
.dinner with riteish and genelia at 5am.
Best was to meet friends at home again.” Shah Rukh was embroiled in a scuffle with Shirish, husband of choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan, at a party organised by Sanjay Dutt to celebrate the success of “Agneepath”.
The truce was intiated by Farah’s brother Sajid Khan and filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala. Shirish along with Farah, brother-in-law Sajid and producer Nadiadwala had arranged the meeting at Shah Rukh’s house Mannat, where all of them sat together to sort out the issue.
After the patch up, Shirish had told IANS that their frienship has become stronger than ever. “It was a mutual thing and was not about saying sorry to each other.
Since I am younger I can’t expect Shah Rukh to say sorry. We kept our egos aside and were gracious enough about it.
Being the younger, I should have not reacted like this. Our relationship has become stronger like never before.
Everything that was said has been cleared face to face now,” he said. Sphere: Related Content Posted in
(less)Anushka Sharma to hip-hop at Apsara awards
She will also share the stage with the three TV actors. While she will groove to Dum dum with Nandish, Anushka will be matching the steps with Sushant on Thag le and Shabbir on Jazba .
There's more to the performances. Soon-to-be married couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza are said to bring their real-life love story alive on stage while performing at the award function Jan 25 in Yash Raj Studios.
They are likely to emulate the story of their eight-year-old romantic journey. The show will be hosted by Karan Johar and Farah Khan.
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(less)Jackie Shroff in Rajinikanth's new film
So sweet! She asked me to make a cameo appearance in the film with her father. I immediately flew down to Chennai.
When it comes to anything to do with Rajinikanth, one doesn't ask questions. One just does the needful," said Jackie.
"It's an interesting cameo which Soundarya insisted only I could play. I believe the film is in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
But even if it was in Swahili, I'd run and do it for Rajinikanth," added the actor who turned 52 Wednesday. He had to rush to Chennai for the shoot and said: "My birthday is generally a very quiet affair.
As always my rakhi-sister Anna Singh came home. Then we went to Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's sangeet.
That's where I brought in my birthday. I flew into Chennai for Rajiniji's film early next morning.
I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday." Getting a little philosophical, Jackie said: "Honestly a birthday is no big deal.
I am just beginning to understand life. My first 40 years went into growing up.
Now I am finally getting to know what this whole business of living is all about." Jackie and Rajini go back a long way.
"He was one of the few people at my wedding with Ayesha when we got married in 1989. Rajiniji and I were shooting for Subhash Ghai's "Uttar Dakshin", in which he played my younger stepbrother.
It was so much fun. I was the North Indian, he was my South Indian brother.
"During the lunch break Ayesha and I decided to get married. Just the two of us and those close to us.
There was Rajiniji, Subhash Ghai, Dimple Kapadia , Anupam Kher and a few of my other friends, that's it. So you see, I've very fond memories of Rajnikanth and would never say no to anything to do with him or his family," said the actor
(less)Shah Rukh Khan, Shirish Kunder to come face-to-face?
. Actor Shah Rukh Khan and Shirish Kunder got into a hand-to-hand fight at Aurus.
Guests at the event claim that Shirish Kunder in his drunken stupor managed to irritate Shah Rukh Khan so much that the Khan was 'justified in raising his hand'. What has followed is a war of words, and many giving their opinion and taking sides.
Farah Khan, wife to Shirish Kunder is standing like a rock by her hubby's side and has even gone on to tweet about the incident. If this wasn't enough, Shah Rukh Khan and Shirish Kunder may come face-to-face again this evening at Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's sangeet ceremony.
The couple that is to wed on Februay 3rd are indeed close friends to Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan as well as maintain a good relationship with Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder! We hear, that both couples may indeed land up at the do this evening. However, they may just make their entries at different times, or their friends will ensure that they stay as far away from each other as possible - at different ends of the same hall
(less)Karan directs Riteish-Gen’s sangeet party
And not just when it comes to his films. The filmmaker, who considers the Hindi cinema industry to be one big happy family has decided to direct the sangeet ceremony for Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's wedding to be held on February 1, at a suburban five star.
Karan, who coordinated the entire sangeet ceremony for the big Bachchan wedding between Abhi-Ash in April 2007, will be the mastermind behind the acts for Riteish and Genelia's sangeet ceremony. And Mumbai Mirror got the lowdown on of the KJo directed evening.
TAILOR MADE EVENING For Karan, as we know from his films, clothes are very important. He highlighted and made the 'metrosexual man' popular in Bollywood with Saif Ali Khan's wardrobe in Kal Ho Naa Ho.
And thus, the filmmaker, who is known to have a keen eye for fashion has taken the big responsibility of designing Riteish's clothes, revealed a friend of the groom-to-be. "KJo is very busy with his upcoming releases Agneepath and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.
However, he is leaving no stone unturned to co-ordinate everything for the sangeet. In fact, he even made it a point to attend the pre-wedding bash held by Fardeen Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala on Tuesday night," added the friend.
BRO-MANTIC DANCING Riteish's brother Dheeraj has also decided to put up an act for the ceremony. Joining him in the act will be his wife Honey and brother-in-law Jaccky Bhagnani.
"In fact the rehearsals for the dance acts are being conducted in Jackky's house regularly," revealed Riteish's friend. AN ACT OF FRIENDSHIP If brothers can dance, so can the friends.
Riteish's good friend Fardeen and Zayed Khan have thus decided to put up an act as well. "Genelia's school friends have been practicing their dance as well.
They also have planned a rather entertaining sequence," revealed the friend. For the pre wedding party hosted by Sajid Nadiadwala and Fardeen Khan for Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza, friends from Bollywood came down to wish the bride and groom-to-be.
Karan Johar was seen playing the DJ and Boman Irani too did his part by delivering a rather fun speech. Interestingly, Sajid Khan came sans his girlfriend Jacqueline Fernandes, who had reportedly had a fallout with Riteish earlier
(less)Pre-wedding bash for Riteish and Genelia
"Riteish and Genelia are lovely couples. Their seven years of relationship is very strong and I admire it.
The celebrations will begin from Jan 29," Nadiadwala told reporters. Many Bollywood celebs graced the event and blessed the couple.
Boman Irani, who has shared the screen space with Riteish in many films, said: "Riteish is like a son, friend and partner to me. I wish all the success to both of them.
" Riteish-Genelia's big party night The couple walked the red carpet a little late. Genelia was seen in a party mood.
"Riteish is my Raj Kumar," she declared. Karan Johar wished them "all the happiness".
Other huge weddings lined up this year include Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, and Vidya Balan is expected to marry beau Siddharth, CEO of UTV. Riteish and Genelia first met while shooting their debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003.
They will reportedly have a four-day wedding affair, which will be attended by who's who from Bollywood and politics. Other guests at the pre-wedding bash included Arbaaz Khan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpai, Raveena Tandon, Farah Khan, Shrish Kunder, Sajid Khan, Jia Khan, Shezan Padamsi, Fardeen Khan, Ameesha Patel, Tushar Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Arjun Rampal, Sohail Khan and Bobby Deol, among others.
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(less)Riteish, Genelia to get engaged tomorrow?
. Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza have at last confessed their love and have even shared their marriage plans.
We hear that Genelia D'Souza has been extremely busy since the last two weeks arranging for a magnificent birthday bash she's throwing for her soon-to-be-hubby, especially since it'll be Riteish's last birthday as a bachelor. Genelia, we hear, wants to leave no stone unturned for this one.
However, we learn that there may be more than meets the eye, and the birthday party that will be held at a five-star hotel tomorrow will also be an engagement ceremony for the handsome couple. "They intend to announce their wedding plans, and even exchange rings!" says a friend close to the couple.
Talk about bringing together the birthday balloons and the engagement bubbly..
. always a pretty sight!
(less)Karan Johar avoids clashing with Shirish Kunder
"Student Of The Year" is so far scheduled for release Aug 31. Johar's new film features three new faces - Alia Bhatt (Mahesh Bhatt's daughter), Varun Dhawan (David Dhawan's son) and model-turned-actor Siddharth Malhotra.
The filmmaker is upbeat about launching the newcomers. "I'm really excited about the three of them.
Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt..
. all of them are very talented.
I will not say much about them. You should see for yourself and base your opinion on what you see," he said.
"Student of The Year" will see Johar return to direction after his 2010 film "My Name Is Khan". The film is being co-produced by Shah Rukh Khan .
For now, Johar is keeping his fingers crossed for his latest production, the remake of 1990 film "Agneepath", which will hit screens Thursday. The film features Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra in key roles
(less)Student... not releasing with Joker: Karan Johar
Student Of The Year is so far scheduled for release Aug 31. Johar's new film features three new faces - Alia Bhatt (Mahesh Bhatt's daughter), Varun Dhawan (David Dhawan's son) and model-turned-actor Siddharth Malhotra.
The filmmaker is upbeat about launching the newcomers. "I'm really excited about the three of them.
Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt..
. all of them are very talented.
I will not say much about them. You should see for yourself and base your opinion on what you see," he said.
Student of The Year will see Johar return to direction after his 2010 film My Name Is Khan . The film is being co-produced by Shah Rukh Khan.
For now, Johar is keeping his fingers crossed for his latest production, the remake of 1990 film Agneepath , which will hit screens Thursday. The film features Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra in key roles.
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(less)Salman gifts 'honeymoon package' to Riteish, Genelia
Salman, who is filming Ek Tha Tiger in Cuba, missed the grand wedding of the actor-couple held in Mumbai earlier this month. His family was present at the wedding and related events.
Aishwarya at Riteish, Genelia's reception Salman, known in the industry for his big-heartedness, was due to host a reception for the actors but that plan too fell through. He will apparently meet them as soon as he returns.
Meanwhile, this is his way of making good for his absence. Genelia and Riteish are currently busy promoting their new film together, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya , scheduled to release at month-end.
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(less)Genelia D'Souza to be a bride in blue and gold
The girl's pre-wedding celebrations have been on in full swing, and the girl has more than one designer helping her with her wedding trousseau. While Ritu Kumar has designed her mehendi dress and her wedding leensemble, Genelia's friend, Sidney Sladen based out of Chennai has designed three outfits for her.
However, he isn't sure as to when she will wear them. Sidney has designed a red wedding attire for Genelia - which she most probably will wear in the first half of her wedding.
If sources are to be believed, the to-be bride will then change into a blue and gold outfit designed for her by Ritu Kumar. The girl also has a balck anarkali outfit, a light grey cocktail dress, and a sea-green evening gown at her dispoal and will wear these as and when the occasion demands
(less)Dia Mirza has no plans to get married this year
"It's a very, very wonderful example to all of the other newcomers coming into the industry. I would specially like to say that the way Riteish and Genelia have handled their relationship and the way they have gone about it, is beautiful," said the 30-year-old actress.
Diya, who turned producer in 2011 with " Love , Breakups , Zindagi ", is currently shooting for " Johnny Mastana "
(less)Mr and Mrs Deshmukh, tweets happy Riteish
The groom's tweet was preceded by one from actor Shahid Kapoor, announcing the wedding of his Chance Pe Dance co- star. " And G is married !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unbeleivable .
:)," he posted. The wedding, held in traditional Marathi style, was attended by bigwigs from the film and political world - among them Sharad Pawar, Prithviraj Chavan, Praful Patel, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Kajol.
Riteish, wearing a white sherwani and red feta (turban), entered the Grand Hyatt on a ghodi. The baaraat started from the grounds near Grand Hyatt and reached the hotel.
The actor's politician father, Vilasrao Deshmukh, was dressed in a brown sherwani. Click here to see the pics Earlier, Riteish set the mood for the wedding with this tweet a few hours ago: "Saw the Last sunset as a Bachelor.
" Riteish and Genelia's wedding today is expected to draw bigwigs from the film industry and politics. Father of the groom, Vilasrao Deshmukh, is the former chief minister of Maharashtra and is the Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences.
Riteish, Genelia's grand sangeet Both Riteish and his bride-to-be Genelia are on Twitter, this morning. Both sent tweets to Mona Kapoor, entrepreneur and first wife of producer Boney Kapoor, wishing her on her birthday.
Earlier, they posted tweets to actor Priyanka Chopra who missed their sangeet due to filming. Dressed in their best, stars at sangeet Yesterday Riteish and Genelia wrapped up chores (their last as singles).
We spotted them first at Linking Road in Bandra and later, Genelia prayed at her church. Known to be religious, Genelia wore her pre-bridal glow, which added sheen to her otherwise casual jeans and blazer look.
A party, a grand sangeet on Tuesday and rituals have preceded the wedding. While Riteish and Genelia's colleagues stepped out in their best traditional outfits and spent happy hours at the sangeet, Genelia was seen dancing her heart out at a ritual yesterday.
Moving away from tradition for a bit, a party was hosted for them by producer Sajid Nadiadwala and actor Fardeen Khan on January 24. Riteish and Genelia first met while shooting their debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003.
Despite leading public lives, their eight-year courtship has been largely private. Post marriage, the two will be seen together in a love story on screen - Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya - a Hindi film scheduled to release at the end of this month.
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(less)Genelia, Riteish are engaged?
Confirms a source, "They have been planning a wedding for a while now, and families of both stars thought that an official engagement would only be appropriate." Interestingly, not a single friend of the couple from the industry was invited to celebrate their special day.
Despite finally deciding to make it official, they stuck to a low-key ceremony with just a few family members and close friends, present. "The two have been dating for almost eight years now, but have never spoken about it.
They have not just done films together, but have also made countless appearances at parties, award functions and on red carpets," adds the source. The source adds, apparently, Riteish was very sure from the beginning that he wanted to tie the knot with Genelia.
But his family was not too happy with his decision. "They wanted him to get married to a girl from their community and so it took some time for him to convince them otherwise," says the source.
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(less)Karan Johar thrilled about Riteish, Genelia wedding
"Am thrilled to bits and excited about one of my closest friends upcoming wedding!!! @Riteishd is a truly special guy and he and @geneliad make an absolutely wonderful couple!!! Big love to them!!!!" Johar posted on his Twitter page Friday. In response to the filmmaker's message, Riteish wrote: "@kjohar25 loveeeeeee youuuuuu.
" Riteish, 32, and Genelia's love story began on the sets of their Bollywood debut, "Tujhe Meri Kasam" in 2003. Neither of them ever publicly acknowledged their relationship, but Riteish, son of politician Vilasrao Deshmukh, finally admitted in a recent media report that they will seal their eight-year-old relationship with a wedding in 2012.
The couple was also seen in "Masti" in 2004, and they have now teamed up for a film "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya"
(less)Sneak-a-peek at Genelia D'Souza's wedding trousseau
"Genelia is such a young girl that it was fun to make the wedding trousseau for her. I avoided bling and shimmer because I didn't want clothes to overshadow her personality.
Hence the silhouette which I designed for her is simple yet elegant and chic," said Ritu Kumar. The outfits in Genelia's trousseau comprise of a nude and black net Anarkali suit with multi panelled layers, which the 24-year-old is expected to wear for her mehndi ceremony.
The bodice is accentuated with a see through layer of lace like filigree. The ensemble is teamed up with a black and nude coloured dupatta and a nude coloured churidar.
For the D-day, Kumar has designed a lehenga, choli and odhni in gold and indigo blue for Genelia. The blouse is made of indigo blue velvet with antique dhapka embroidery, while lehanga has antique gold weaving with zardozi embroidery.
The odhni is a subtle mix of gold and indigo blue and the designer feels it will highlight Genelia's petite frame. According to the designer, the ensemble resembles a 19th century archival piece.
Riteish, Genelia's grand sangeet "For Genelia's trousseau, I have chosen colours that will enhance her vivacious personality. She can carry off the traditional Indian look beautifully.
The Anarkali and lehenga designed beautifully complement Genelia. The ensemble resembles a 19th century archival piece," the designer said.
Will she attend the wedding? "Let see, I have many other projects to finish so may be." The couple started dating when they first met on the sets of Tujhe Meri Kasam .
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(less)Genelia says wedding preparations on in full swing
Preparations are going on in full swing," Genelia told IANS here. The couple has been dating each other for over eight years.
In November 2011, Riteish, son of Mahrashtra's former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, finally opened up about their relationship status. "Earlier, we never spoke about our relationship.
We maintained a distance and dignity, and now since we are getting married, it would be stupid if I don't talk about it," said Genelia, who made her Bollywood debut opposite her to-be-husband in Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. On the big screen, they were last seen together in Masti in 2004, but they have now teamed up again for romantic comedy Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya , releasing Feb 24.
Though Genelia remained tightlipped about the designer who is styling her for her D-day, and other pre-wedding celebrations, she said: "Wait and watch how it is going to be!" According to reports, the duo will have a grand sangeet Jan 31, following which their close friends Sajid Nadiadwala and Fardeen Khan will throw a party for the couple a day before their wedding. Tweet
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