Have you ever wondered what really goes on at Manish Malhotra’s famous Diwali party? Every year, the who’s who of Bollywood show up at the fashion designer’s house in their best attire, pose for paps,
and then head on to the party and celebrate the festival of lights. Over the years, many inside photos have gone viral, creating more intrigue around the soirée.
300-400 People Attend Wearing Manish Malhotra Outfits
Recently, journalist Namrata Zakaria of Rolla attended the Diwali party this year and wrote an account of what really happened at Manish Malhotra’s house. According to Namrata, nearly 400 people attend the party every year at the five-storey home in Pali Hill. This year, Manish wanted to guest list down to 200, yet about 300 people showed up.
Every guest is required to wear a Manish Malhotra design. Reportedly, the designer’s team readies nearly 300 looks in six days. Most actors then pose for about 100 paparazzi in the special area designed in the parking lot. Pap videos and pictures from this event always go viral. This year, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s rare romantic appearance caught everyone’s attention.
The guests this year also included Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Nita Ambani, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Malaika Arora, Huma Qureshi, Sanya Malhotra, Jahnvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor, among others.
Shah Rukh Khan Uses A Private Entrance, Avoids Cameras
According to Namrata’s account, Shah Rukh Khan always uses a private back entrance to avoid the cameras. He also avoids being photographed inside. Namrata noted that if anyone photographs the actor from afar, his bodyguard Ravi Singh will kindly ask them to delete the picture. Still, if someone manages to post SRK’s photo online, they won’t be invited again.
Salman Khan, Then Aishwarya Rai Take Over The White Sofa
As per the report, the party takes place on the second floor, which has a living room, dining room, two terraces, a bar and an entertainment room. If Salman Khan is in attendance, he sits on a plush white sofa in the living room, and others line up to meet him- even Madhuri, the report mentions. Once he leaves, Aishwarya takes over.
SRK Dances With Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda
SRK and Gauri Khan also sit here once the superstar is done greeting everyone and dancing. He arrives post-midnight, and the DJ plays his songs for about two hours as he takes over the dance floor in the entertainment room. As per the report, he is mostly surrounded by his daughter Suhana Khan, her friends Ananya and Shanaya and her rumoured boyfriend Agastya Nanda.
