Actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini hosted a grand reception for their daughter and new son-in-law in Mumbai on Saturday night.
Esha married fiance Bharat Takthani on Friday 29th June, 2012 in a traditional south Indian style wedding.
The reception was held on 30th June, 2012. It was a European style reception with celestial white decor, that translated into the use of crystals and over one lakh white roses. The grand reception was held at a suburban five star hotel. Esha looked stunning in the outfit she clad which was designed by Rocky S, a quaint rose pink corset teamed with Swarovski studded mermaid style lehenga in matching hues. The groom Bharat Takhtani was donned in a black suit with a white shirt designed by Simone.
Dharmendra said that, "I am very happy that my daughter has got married and it is her reception today. I have got a very nice son-in-law."
Hema Malini, who was looking gorgeous in a cream emroidered sari which was designed by designer Neeta Lulla.
More than 1000 people, including politicians, corporate personalities and the Bollywood celebs like veteran actors Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Jeetendra with wife Shobha Kapoor and son Tushar Kapoor, Sanjay Khan, new Rajya Sabha MP Rekha, and Zeenat Aman. A little younger group included stars like Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit with her hubby Dr. Nene, Sushmita Sen, Tabu, Kajol, Tanuja, Tanisha, Mandira Bedi, Anupam Kher, Fardeen Khan Zayed Khan and Sridevi with Bobby Kapoor. Salman Khan, who had taken charge of Esha's wedding celebrations, was also present.
Actress Saira Banu, who was wearing an orange sari, said that, "We are very happy for Esha and Bharat. We wish them good luck and this is going to be very happy for them."
While Bollywood celebs started arriving after 10 pm, the earlier part of the evening saw political biggies arriving to bless the couple.
From the political gang senior BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Raj Thackeray, Sushma Swaraj, LK Advani, Uddhav Thackeray, Amar Singh, Sushil Kumar Shinde, Narayan Rani, Suresh Kalmadi and many others were present.
Hema Malini's younger daughter Ahaana was spotted sporadically with her friends.
Inside the main venue, a separate passageway was made to take VIP guests straight to the stage. While Dharmendra dutifully carried out his responsibilities as the father of the bride, guests just couldn't resist shaking hands with him, and posing for pictures with him.
In between meeting guests, Esha was seen jiggying to the live music there. Unfortunately, it seems that with the sheer number of guests waiting to meet them, Bharat and Esha couldn't manage to hit the dance floor.
India Violet wishes the couple a very Happy Married Life !!!
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- Unknown Updated at: Monday, July 02, 2012
