MUMBAI MIRROR (June 29, 2018)

Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta, who are reportedly set to tie the knot in December this year, got engaged in a traditional ceremony on Thursday at the former’s Altamount Road residence. The do kicked off at 5 pm and the couple exchanged rings at 6.

Vidhu Vinod and Anupama Chopra, Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan, and Brahmastra duo Ayan Mukerji and Ranbir Kapoor were among the early birds. Their leading lady Alia Bhatt, who arrived later, opted for a pink Manish Malhotra sari, while her mentor, filmmaker Karan Johar wore a red outfit by the designer. Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar were also in attendance. Musician Shankar Mahadevan arrived with son Siddharth.

Shloka, and Akash’s sister Isha Ambani, who got enagaged to beau Anand Piramal in March this year and is likely to get married in December as well, chose lehengas from Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’s bespoke bridal line.

Priyanka Chopra, who was accompanied to Akash and Shloka’s mehendi ceremony the previous day by mother Madhu Chopra and rumoured beau Nick Jonas, was among the last guests to arrive. The 36-year-old actress who posed for pictures with the 25-year-old American singer-actor before entering the venue, opted for an Abu-Sandeep sari for the do.

According to a source close to the family, the ring ceremony was followed by a sit-down dinner that lasted over three hours. A multi-tier cake was also cut to mark the occasion. Mukesh and Nita Ambani are scheduled to host over 100 guests on Saturday to celebrate Akash and Shloka’s engagement