Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta Wedding Reception: Sonali Bendre stuns in red; Akshay, Twinkle pose with Rekha

Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta Wedding Reception: After the extravagant wedding, Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta hosted their first wedding reception in Mumbai and a bevy of celebrities arrived. Juhi Chawla, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra were among the first ones to arrive. While Juhi Chawla came for the wedding reception alone, Hirani and Chopra were accompanied by their family. On the other hand, Bharatiya Janata Party politician Shaina NC also came and was all smiles for paparazzi. 

As per reports, Ambani family hosted 'mangal paath' to welcome the newlywed bride on March 10. Artistes from all around the world performed today along with some phenomenal aerial stunts. Security was beefed up around the venue considering the attendance of VVIPs at the reception.

11:05 PM: Sidharth Malhotra, Kajol, Geeta Basra and Sonu Nigam with his family arrive at the wedding reception.

10:40 PM: Arjun Kapoor looks dapper in black.

10:30 PM: Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput have eyes only for each other.

9:51 PM: And, the firework has begun.

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9:49 PM: Kriti Sanon, who is basking in the success of her latest release Luka Chuppi looked ethereal in pink lehenga. Dia Mirza looked no less than a newlywed bride in red ethnic wear. Kiran Rao also graced the reception.

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9:33 PM: Kiara Advani, Diana Penty look ravishing at the wedding reception. Karan Johar grabs eyeballs in his leopard blazer.

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9:19 PM: Ekta Kapoor with dad Jeetendra, TV actor Karan Tacker, Suniel Shetty with wife and Riteish Deshmukh spotted.

9:15 PM: Natasha Dalal arrives with Varun Dhawan's parents. Varun and Natasha will reportedly tie the knot by the end of  2019. Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrive with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

9:09 PM: Sonali Bendre, who is undergoing cancer treatment graced the wedding reception along with husband Goldie Behl. The actress looked beautiful in a red and golden ethnic outfit.

8:58 PM: Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna pose with Rekha. Sachin Tendulkar arrives with wife Anjali Tendulkar.

8:51 PM: Veteran actress Rekha looks gorgeous at Akash Ambani's wedding reception. Anil Ambani along with wife Tina Ambani in attendance.

8:41 PM: Farah Khan, Karisma Kapoor, ace cricketer Anil Kumble and his wife make are all smiles for paparazzi.

8:38 PM: And, here comes the groom and the bride. Don't they look stunning together?

8:20 PM: Shilpa Shetty stuns at the wedding reception as she posed with husband Raj Kundra.

8:8 PM: Singer Falguni Pathak, MNS supremo Raj Thackeray along with wife, Congress leader Harish Rawat, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar arrive.

8:02 PM: Film producer Boney Kapoor and badminton player PV Sindhu arrive at the wedding reception.

7:49 PM: Anu Malik along with his wife and daughters spotted at the wedding reception. CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi also in attendance.

7:35 PM: Veteran actor Sanjay Khan makes a dazzling appearance at the Ambanis' wedding reception

7:20 PM: Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra arrives with film critic wife Anupama Chopra and their two kids.

7:19 PM: Juhi Chawla arrives in an ivory anarkali suit with embellishment. A statement neckpiece and soft curls accentuated her look. Sanju director Rajkumar Hirani spotted with his wife.

7:15 PM: BJP politician Shaina MC makes an appearance at Akash Ambani's reception

Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta tied the knot in a starry wedding ceremony on March 9. The pictures and videos from the dreamy affair went viral all over the internet. Celebrities from all around the world attended the wedding. From former UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki-Moon, ex-British PM Tony Blair and Google CEO Sundar Pichai to Bollywood stars and cricketers, the wedding was graced by several big names. From Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, B-town stars arrived in their ethnic best. SRK, Ranbir, Karan Johar danced in the baraat along with the groom.

For unversed, Akash and Shloka kickstarted their wedding festivities with dandiya night followed by three-days bash in Switzerland which was attended by Bollywood stars. On March 3, Akash and Shloka hosted a Harry Potter-themed bash for their guests. From the platform 9 3/4 to the exact replica of the dinner table at Hogwarts, the pre-wedding bash was a complete fun affair. Also, popular singer Guru Randhawa performed live for the audience and made them groove to some of his chartbusters. Later, the Ambanis and Mehtas came together for Anna Seva where they served 2000 underprivileged children. There was also a 'mehendi and mala' ceremony in which bride-to-be Shloka performed on Din Shagna Da along with her mom Mona Mehta. For unversed, the couple got engaged in June last year after Akash proposed Shloka in March 2018 in Goa.