It was a star-studded cocktail party hosted for the bride-to-be Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. The party was attended by several Bollywood celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Amritpal Singh Bindra, and Kayoze Irani.
Bride-to-be Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and groom Sharan Sharma looked breathtakingly beautiful in colour-coordinated outfits.
However, the highlight of the event was Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, and Vaani Kapoor's dance performances.
Karan Johar stole the spotlight at the couple's pre-wedding cocktail party as he danced to Salman Khan's iconic song Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din. He recreated the iconic towel dance.
Dressed in a dazzling ensemble, Karan was seen picking up a red cloth and recreating Salman Khan's iconic towel step from Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan's Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din from Mujhse Shaadi Karoge. His energetic performance left guests cheering.
Besides Karan, Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor also grabbed attention with their presence at the celebrations. Both Alia and Janhvi danced to Maahi Ve.
Watch Karan Johar grooving at Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Sharan Sharma's cocktail party here:
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For the cocktail party, Karan opted for a luxurious Manish Malhotra ensemble. He wore a metallic-finish jacket featuring an intricate gold-and-black jacquard pattern, paired with a black kurta detailed with shimmering embroidered borders and wide-leg trousers. He completed the look with black-and-gold sunglasses and multiple statement rings, adding his signature touch of glamour.
Another video showed Akansha and Sharan sharing an energetic dance to the 2015 hit Agar Tum Saath Ho from Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor's Tamasha. The couple appeared to be thoroughly enjoying the moment, singing along to the song while displaying their effortless chemistry, leaving fans swooning over the heartwarming pre-wedding celebration.
In the now-viral clip, Akansha and Sharan appeared completely immersed in the moment as they sang along to the song while matching each other's energy on the dance floor. Their cheerful expressions, playful moves, and cosy camaraderie quickly caught the attention of fans online, who praised the pair's natural chemistry.
Another video showed Alia Bhatt first recreating Kareena Kapoor's Poo, followed by a dance performance to Shah Rukh Khan's iconic song Maahi Ve from Kal Ho Naa Ho. She was joined on the dance floor by Akansha Ranjan's sister, Anushka Ranjan, Vaani Kapoor, Aditya Seal, and other guests, offering fans a glimpse of the star-studded and joyous festivities.
Who wore what at the sangeet
For the special evening, Akansha chose a shimmering blush-pink Manish Malhotra lehenga intricately adorned with sequins.
Among the evening's biggest fashion highlights was Alia Bhatt, who opted for a deep purple floral silk saree. She paired it with a modern off-shoulder blouse featuring a plunging sweetheart neckline and a structured fitted silhouette.
Janhvi Kapoor wore a statement blouse, an embellished skirt, and a dramatic cape-style pallu draped over her shoulders. Traditional jewellery beautifully balanced the contemporary silhouette.
Vaani Kapoor brought classic glamour in a black velvet lehenga from Rohit Bal's Kash-Gul collection. Intricate embroidery elevated the rich velvet ensemble, making it one of the standout monochrome looks of the evening.
Keeping things timeless, Arjun Kapoor looked dapper in a sharp black tuxedo, while Sonakshi Sinha attended the celebrations alongside her mother, Poonam Sinha, dressed in an elegant traditional salwar suit that reflected understated grace.
Akansha and Sharan have chosen to skip traditional pheras and elaborate religious rituals in favour of a registered marriage. The legal formalities are expected to take place at the Ranjan family's residence in Mumbai.
