Salman Khan's youngest sister Arpita's November, 2014 nuptials with Delhi-based Aayush Sharma was a Khan-size affair to remember at Hyderabad's Falaknuma Palace. It marked the much-talked about Sallu-SRK reunion with the former rivals kissing the bride. It was also accorded its own Instagram account, replete with starry presence.

A year-and-a-half on, Bhai pulled out all stops once again for his beloved behen's “godh bharai“ on Sunday at a Bandra five-star hotel, located at a stone's throw away from his residence. “Arpita's baby shower had all the pomp and glamour of a celebrity gathering at the races,“ exclaimed a guest.

Invites were sent two weeks in advance with Sallu personally inviting his new costar and wrestling buddy, Anushka Sharma, and his ex, Katrina Kaif, with whom he has struck up a renewed friendship. While his bevy of gal pals ­ Elli Avram, Sangeeta Bijlani, Sneha Ullal ­ showed up in style, Kat gave the celebrations a miss.

A lavish lunch was laid out in the hotel's garden and the stars, dressed in their Sunday best and chic sunglasses. Bhai mingled with the guests with a tray of blue and pink muffins. While Arpita's first baby shower, held at a plush villa in Dubai two weeks ago, was an all-girl affair, this ceremony was dominated by plenty of male guests.

On Saturday, the beaming mum-to-be had celebrated Valentine's Day eve with a dinner date with hubby Aayush. While the Khan-daan has gifted them an entire baby room, amongst other luxury presents, it remains to be seen if Sallu's besties, Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan will rally around with film offers for the dad-tobe...