The Abhi-Ash festivities begin

The Abhi-Ash festivities begin ( Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge)

The big wedding is finally under way.

Here we see actress Sonali Bendre carrying the kalash at a pre-nuptial ritual at Jalsa, Amitabh
Bachchan's Juhu residence.

The Abhi-Ash festivities begin

Guests walk behind the kalash. Second from left we see actor Sikandar, Anupam Kher's son soon to make his acting debut.



Close family friend to the Bachchans, industrialist Anil Ambani sports a red turban at the baraat.

Actor Ritesh Deshmukh is a part of the proceedings.



Meanwhile, the wedding car decked with flowers, waits for the couple.




We see Ajay Devgan, dressed soberly and minus a turban.

A closer look at Abhishek allows us to check out his bejewelled sehra, bracelet and diamond ring.

The dancers break into rhythm as the baraat enters the building.

Fans crowd outside the venue, hoping optimistically for a mere, starry glimpse.






Some fans decide to take some initiative, and climb nearby trees in their hunt for a good vantage point.






Sahara India managing director Subroto Roy, with his wife Swapna.




Ace choreographer Shiamak Davar enjoys himself.



Uddhav Thackeray, working president of the Shiv Sena, makes an appearance.

Directors Ram Gopal Varma (in orange) and Raj Kumar Santoshi (in the turban) look around.

Actor Danny Dengzongpa waves to the cameras.

Actress Preity Zinta walks hand-in-hand with boyfriend businessman Ness Wadia.
Rumours are the couple might just be the next to tie the knot.


Yash Chopra, one of the directors responsible for Amitabh's superstardom, looks into the camera.



Amitabh Bachchan insists on driving his cars himself, and is seen here with close friend and Samajwadi Party MP Amar Singh in the passenger seat.


Three generations of Bachchans:
Abhishek, behind the sehra, arrives on horseback with nephew Agastya, father Amitabh walking alongside.