Band, baaja...baraat

From megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, ace filmmaker Karan Johar to master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar and tennis star Sania Mirza — a host of celebrities from the Indian film and sports world got together in wishing a “happily ever after” to newlyweds, actress Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli.

Their marriage was a close-knit family affair in Tuscany, Italy, on Monday afternoon. They announced the news on social media, where congratulatory messages poured in soon after.

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: “Virat and Anushka, wishes and blessings on this most auspicious day in your lives. Happiness and togetherness ever.” Superstar Shah Rukh Khan wished “happiness and health” to his Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi co-star and Kohli. Karan sent out “tons of love” to the “beautiful couple”, and added: “I wish them and their loved ones the best years ahead.” Priyanka congratulated the newlyweds and added: “Your union is what fairy tales are made of. Wish you both every happiness that you ever wanted. Much love always!” 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated the couple. — ANI

Donning Sabyasachi 

• From the pictures of the wedding, the two looked celestial in Sabyasachi ensembles. Anushka was seen in an exquisite tailor-made creation from the designer’s boutique, a pale pink lehenga with ‘renaissance embroidery’ in vintage English colours embellished with silver-gold metal thread, pearls and beads. The bridal jewellery was handcrafted with syndicate uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls by the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery collection. Her makeup was light and minimal, which added an elegant touch to the entire look. Whereas, captain of the Indian cricket team Virat wore an ivory raw silk sherwani, hand-embroidered in a vintage Benarasi pattern and signature House buttons with an old Rose silk Kota safa with accessories by Sabyasachi. — ANI