From Sangeet to Shaadi - A Look at Bollywood's Wedding Traditions

From Sangeet to Shaadi - A Look at Bollywood's Wedding Traditions

Bollywood weddings are one of the most extravagant and glamorous events in India. The Indian film industry is known for its grandeur, and when it comes to weddings, it is no different. From lavish venues to designer outfits and celebrity guest lists, Bollywood weddings are a sight to behold. Over the years, many famous Bollywood celebrities have tied the knot in unforgettable ceremonies, making headlines around the world.

In this blog, we'll take you through the 21 most famous Bollywood weddings that have captivated audiences over the years. From the iconic wedding of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri to the more recent wedding of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, we'll delve into the details of these star-studded events. So, get ready to witness the glitz and glamour of Bollywood weddings like never before!

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani

Let’s start with the latest famous Bollywood wedding. The 2019 film Shershaah marked the first movie together for Sidharth and Kiara. Both spectators and critics praised their connection, and the picture was a commercial success. Sid and Kiara were the talk of the town for their alleged love lives for a while. The two actors had been rumoured to be in a relationship for quite some time, but neither of them confirmed anything officially.

On February 7, 2023, however, they joined the ranks of other Bollywood couples. The grand yet simple wedding took place at Suryagarh Palace, a luxurious five-star hotel located in the heart of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Manish Malhotra designed the couple's wedding attire. Kiara wore a pink and golden embroidered lehenga and accessorised with a mixture of jewels and a lovely and blingy maang-tikka. Kiara Advani kept her makeup subtle with neutral eyeshadow, mascara, flushed cheeks, and glossy pink lips. Sidharth Malhotra wore a turban, a stole, and an ivory and gold bandh gala that was intricately embroidered.

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul

After several years of dating and keeping their relationship a secret, Athiya Shetty and the cricketer KL Rahul finally tied the knot on January 23, 2023. 

The relationship between Athiya Shetty and the cricketer KL Rahul was rumoured to have lasted for close to three years. According to the sources, they began dating soon after they were introduced to one another by a common friend. After that, the two started having more frequent interactions with one another and eventually started falling in love with one another. 

The pair tied the knot on the property that is owned by Suniel Shetty in Khandala. On January 23, around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, KL Rahul and Athiya got married in front of family and friends. In front of the photographers, the couple made their very first appearance as a married couple for the very first time. They both flashed grins of joy and smiled for the camera. They continued walking next to one another while holding hands.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor

The Bollywood pair finally got married on April 14, 2022, after dating for five years. It was previously rumoured that Ranbir and Alia will get married at the family's ancestral home directly behind RK Studios, which is where his cousin sister Karisma Kapoor got married. However, it was then confirmed that their personal wedding will take place at Vastu in Pali Hill.

Yusuf Ibrahim, who is also Sunny Leone and Alia Bhatt's bodyguard, was in charge of the security arrangements at Vastu, which turned the venue into a fortress and ensured the presence of Mumbai police at the scene. In addition, everyone who was enlisted to assist with the wedding preparations maintained their silence with regard to disclosing any information.

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal

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Katrina and Vicky began the festivities of their wedding ceremony at the Six Senses Fort Barwara, a brand-new luxury resort in the state of Rajasthan. On December 9, 2021, they tied the knot. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s guests consisted primarily of members of their families, a few close friends, and coworkers. Rajasthan served as the venue for the event's festivities.

The stunning bride was photographed as she was leaving for the event location, wearing a bright yellow outfit made by Anamika Khanna.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli

Another romantic relationship between a Bollywood actress and a cricket player. The wedding of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli was, without a doubt, the most important event to take place in 2017. The wedding took place on December 11, 2017, in Tuscany, Italy, and was attended only by the couple's closest family and friends. The pair had been dating for a few years prior to the wedding.

Because the couple wanted their wedding to be a private thing, they decided to have it at a remote location. There, they were able to commemorate this momentous occasion with only their closest relatives and friends.

After the wedding, the couple made their formal announcement on social media by posting a picture of themselves with a statement that said, “Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans and well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey.”

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput

In 2015, the chocolate boy of Bollywood tied the knot with Mira Rajput, which crushed the hearts of billions of his fans around the world. The wedding of Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput became a significant craze on Twitter with the #ShahidKiShaadi hashtag, despite the fact that the ceremony took place in Delhi in complete privacy.

07-07-2015 was the date of the wedding, which was attended by family and friends. Even though the actor made an effort to keep the wedding and celebration a private affair, every media outlet was busy offering information about the wedding and reception.

The star-studded reception took place on July 12 in Mumbai, and prominent Bollywood actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Genelia Deshmukh, and Dia Mirza were among those who attended.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor

When we talk about the most famous Bollywood wedding, we can't leave out the Saifeena wedding because it took place on that day. Bollywood stars were not the only people on Saif and Kareena's wedding guest list, as the couple also invited members of royal families and political figures from around the country.

On the 16th of October, 2012, the marriage of the Prince of Pataudi to Kareena Kapoor quickly became the most talked about wedding in the country. This was especially true when the couple announced their engagement. To accommodate their guests, five-star hotels in Mumbai and Gurgaon, each equipped with a helipad, were reserved in advance.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai

This was the moment when Indian shaadis began to explode in popularity. In spite of the fact that their kundalis did not support one another, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai worked thoughtfully to make their union happen. The windows on the first floor of the Bachchans' home, which is called Jalsa, have been covered with a fibreglass framework. Their other property, which is called Prateeksha, served as the temporary dwelling for the Rai family and as the location of the ceremony. It was fully equipped with an air-conditioned mandap.

Not only that but there was also a dramatic turn in the plot. During the course of the wedding, a disturbed woman by the name of Jahnvi Kapoor cut her wrists and then went outside to say that she was dating Abhishek. She was there for only a moment before vanishing into thin air. But in the end, this ended up being the most memorable wedding of the century.

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna privately tied the knot at a ceremony in Mumbai. The event was kept under wraps. A month earlier, they had a lavish engagement party, and practically every famous name in B-town was there. Things were all set to go ahead with the wedding in February, but those plans were scrapped when Twinkle decided to accompany Akshay on a cruise liner while he was filming Ajnabi. As soon as they got back from their trip, they made the decision to get married right away.

According to reports, they had two dates on January 17 and another one in July of 2001. They chose January since, in the next several months, Akshay would be travelling to Malaysia, and Twinkle would be performing in a play across the United States. The Khannas rushed to get married, so the ceremony took place on the terrace of a friend of the family.

Ajay Devgn and Kajol

Ajay Devgn and Kajol were formerly referred to by the media as an unlikely pair, but now they are widely regarded as one of the most successful married couples in Bollywood. However, despite all the difficulties, the two stars were able to tie the knot on 24 February 1999 in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony that took place at the Devgn home.

According to reports, a newspaper leaked the location of Ajay Devgn and Kajol's wedding, and as a result, the ceremony had to be moved from a Gurudwara in Andheri to their personal property at the very last minute. After the intimate ceremony, to which only family and close friends were invited, there was a dinner party.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Chhibber

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Before Shah Rukh Khan was a name known for mega success, he tied the knot with the woman he had been in love with since childhood, Gauri Chhibber. During the courtship phase of their relationship, SRK was required to pretend to be a Hindu lad in order to appease Gauri's family.

However, after much difficulty, the pair was able to win over Gauri's parents and get a judicial marriage recognised during the summer of 1991. After this, there were two additional traditional wedding ceremonies, one Hindu and one Muslim, and they were both held in Delhi. It was on October 25th, 1991, when the wedding took place.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza

In a lavish Maharashtrian ceremony that took place in a five-star hotel, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza became husband and wife. The wedding took place on February 3, 2012, in Mumbai. A lengthy line of Laavni dancers decked out in colourful attire contributed to the night's exciting ambiance. Traditional musicians performed the flute and the nagada as they escorted the baraat into the site.

Later, Riteish and Genelia went to a nearby church to formalise their marriage with the rites required by the Catholic religion.

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu

Paris was the location of Soha and Kunal Khemu's engagement in July 2014, and Mumbai was the location of their wedding on January 25, 2015. Like her brother, Princess Soha Ali Khan wed her prince in a ceremony befitting their royal status.

Guests for the wedding included celebrities, members of royal families, and political figures. Soha made the decision to wear a kurta created by Ritu Kumar and a fuchsia pink lehenga that was designed by Sanjay Garg for the wedding reception and the mehendi celebration.

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover

On April 30, 2016, the couple tied the knot in a ceremony that followed Bengali customs. Bipasha looked absolutely stunning in a red-coloured Sabyasachi lehenga. Karan Singh Grover, on the other hand, wore kurta pyjamas in a Bengali style that were white in colour and looked absolutely royal.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

On November 14 and 15, 2018, one of the most beloved couples in Bollywood, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, were married at Villa Del Balbianello on Lake Como in Italy. The couple celebrated their union with a series of extravagant private ceremonies that lasted for two whole days. The wedding ceremony was performed in accordance with the Konkani rites on the first day, and on the second day, the couple followed the Sindhi rituals.

Vivek Oberoi and Priyanka Alva

The wedding setup gave a clear indication of Vivek Oberoi's love for lavish decoration, which is to say that he enjoys dressing up in lavish apparel. On October 29, 2010, this wedding took place in a prosperous farmhouse in Bangalore that was owned by the family of the bride.

It is considered to be one of the most glamorous weddings to ever take place in the Bollywood industry. The wedding has been decorated with a royal motif, and its announcement has generated a lot of excitement throughout the nation.

Sanjay Dutt and Manyata

Sanjay Dutt has never had it easy, yet he's managed to overcome his fair share of adversity and emerge victorious every time. Nearly everyone cheered for him when he ultimately went through with the wedding ceremony to marry Manyata. All of this happened after Sanjay Dutt's first wife, Richa, passed away from cancer and after he attempted to marry model Rhea Pillai, but the marriage ended in divorce. 

After tying the knot in a private ceremony at the Taj Exotica in Goa on the 7th of February 2008, he later registered the marriage in accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act in Mumbai.

Imran Khan and Avantika Malik

Imran Khan married his long-time girlfriend, Avantika Malik in a low-key ceremony at Pali Hill House in Mumbai. The pair announced their engagement on January 16, a year prior to their wedding, in a farmhouse in Karjat that was owned by Avantika's family. A sangeet ceremony was held the day before their wedding. There were a lot of famous people from the film industry there, and they danced till the early hours.

The sight of Aamir Khan’s complete family, including his ex-wife Reena, sitting and having a good time on the stairs of the red carpet at the reception was definitely one of the evening's most memorable moments. Imran gave Avantika a ride back to his house in his black Porsche at the very end of the story.

Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur

On December 14, 2012, Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur tied the knot and became husband and wife. Before they got married, the actress had been seeing him for a few years. The couple got married in a low-key ceremony in Mumbai. It was a traditional Tamil wedding, complete with all of the ceremonies and traditions that are associated with it. This was preceded on December 11 by a sangeet performed in the Punjabi tradition. After that, the delighted couple moved into the luxurious 14 crores mansion.

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri

On June 3, 1973, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri tied the knot in the most low-key Bollywood wedding that has ever taken place, with only five baraatis and some family members in attendance.

The wedding was carried out in the customary Bengali manner. The first part of the ceremony was called the var-puja, and it began with Jaya's father bringing offerings to Amitabh at his house. After that, Amitabh's father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, performed the same ritual for the bride. After that, the Bachchans invited some of their other close friends, including Sanjay Gandhi, the Rajans, and a few others, to join them for the baraat. 

It was stated to the neighbours that Amitabh and the automobile were dressed up because he was doing a practice run for a movie. The rituals were held in the Skylark Building, which was located in Malabar Hill in Mumbai. This building had served as the home of a close friend of the Bhaduri family.

Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh

Many people are under the impression that this was the most extravagant wedding the Kapoor Khandaan has ever thrown. At the RK House in Mumbai, the wedding ceremony for Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh took place. The mansion served as the venue for the sangeet as well as the other events. Both the wedding ceremony and reception for the wedding were held at the golf course and the neighbouring RK Studios, respectively.

All of the celebrations took place over the course of a total of twenty days. It was at the wedding that Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan gave his first performance in India. On the evening of the wedding, Rishi and Neetu both fainted from tiredness due to the festivities.

Bollywood weddings are always grand, lavish, and filled with love and joy. From traditional ceremonies to extravagant receptions, these weddings never fail to capture the attention of the public and leave a lasting impression. Bollywood weddings have always been a source of inspiration and fascination for many. These weddings are not just about the bride and groom but also about the traditions, culture, and the people who come together to celebrate the union of two souls. These 21 most famous Bollywood weddings will continue to be remembered and celebrated for years to come.