Diwali in Bollywood isn’t just about Diyas and sweets, it’s a festival of glittering parties, iconic hosts, and some of the biggest names in the industry coming together under one roof to celebrate. B-town celebs leave no stone unturned to hold their festive moods a little longer. With the festival of lights coming up, it’s no wonder that celebs are kicking things up a notch with extravagant soirees and pre-Diwali celebrations.
While most of us are probably still busy with the last-minute Diwali cleanings and shopping, our favourite celebs have already kick-started their festivities. With so many pre-Diwali parties happening this week, let’s take a look into some of the most glamorous Diwali celebrations hosted by Bollywood stars over the years.
Evergreen star, Anil Kapoor is one of those Bollywood A-listers who has secured a reputation as the host of glamorous Diwali parties. Our ‘Mr. India’ is a lively host whose personality is reflected in his arrangements.
Anil Kapoor’s 2017 Diwali party was a glamorous celebration attended by the renowned faces of B-town. The guest list was a star-studded affair, including everyone, from renowned filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani and Karan Johar, to Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan. Fashion designers, Manish Malhotra and Masaba Gupta were also among the attendees.
Arpita Khan Sharma and Aayush Sharma threw one of the biggest Diwali bashes of all time at their luxurious Khar residence on October 13, 2017. Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar and Katrina Kaif were only a few of the powerhouses who attended the party, alongside Bollywood veterans like Chunky Pandey, Karishma Kapoor, Dia Mirza and Shilpa Shetty Kundra.
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The party featured guests in glamorous outfits and jewellery. The guest list included fashion icons like Manish Malhotra and Masaba Gupta. The stylish mix of the night also included faces like Natasha Poonawala, Daisy Shah, Dino Morea, Sophie Choudry and more.
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's luxurious home, 'Mannat', is one of the most sought-after party venues in Bollywood. So, when the ‘King Khan’ himself hosts a Diwali bash, it’s always a grand affair. Such was the case in 2018, when the power couple threw an unforgettable Diwali party with a gold and black theme. The Diwali night at ‘Mannat’ was studded with stunning outfits, classic suits, designer clothes and enough sparkle to rival the night sky.
Thanks to Gauri Khan's expertise, the elegance of ‘Mannat’ and its extraordinary decor was a view to devour. The whole building was lavishly lit and adorned and welcomed every who’s who of Bollywood. Some of the star-studded guests included Jaya Bachchan and her daughter Shweta, Sara Ali Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vidya Balan, Arpita Khan, Kajol, Sonakshi Sinha, Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Sara Ali Khan, Siddharth Malhotra, and Shilpa Shetty Kundra.
Fashion connoisseurs, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla also hosted their very own Diwali bash at their Mumbai residence, which was nothing short of a grand affair. It was a star-studded event with a mix of Bollywood celebrities and international fashion designers like Peter Dundas.
Stars like Jaya Bachchan, Ananya Pandey, Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi, Rhea Kapoor, Masaba Gupta, and Natasha Poonawala lit up the night. On the other hand, Karan Johar, Siddharth Malhotra, Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor, and Shraddha Kapoor added to the glam.
This time, the 'Big B’ of Bollywood was the one to take the crown. Nothing quite screams Diwali like an opulent gathering at ‘Jalsa’, the iconic residence of Bollywood’s megastar, Amitabh Bachchan.
The grand Diwali party at the Bachchans’ was held on October 27, 2019, at Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu residence. Undoubtedly, some of the biggest Bollywood stars of all time were seen at the party, including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, and many more. Even the Ambanis had graced the event.
Among all of the star-studded Diwali parties that took place over the years, 2024 has taken the celebrations to a whole new level. This Diwali, Bollywood has pulled out all the stops. With back-to-back extravagant pre-Diwali celebrations, Ektaa Kapoor's bash was undoubtedly one of the most dazzling events of this season.
The TV czarina's party was a star-studded extravaganza, filled with stunning decorations, delicious food, and glamorous guests from the television and film industries. From Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain to Hina Khan, TV's biggest names gathered to celebrate the festival of lights in style.
These Bollywood Diwali bashes have become as much a part of the festival’s spirit as the lights and Diyas. Which of these parties do you wish you’d have RSVP’d for?
Also Read: Alia Bhatt Re-Wore Her 'Mehendi' Lehenga After Two Years For Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party 2024
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