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The who’s who of Bollywood graced the three-day pre-wedding party of Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar last weekend. However, there was one famous person at the wedding who was evidently not present at the celebrations: Karan Johar. Now, a India today The report reveals why the filmmaker was absent from the Jamnagar party. (Also read: Aamir Khan smokes a pipe in live video and answers ‘why he danced at Ambani’s party but not at his own daughter’s wedding’)
Reason behind Karan’s absence
Karan was reportedly invited to the pre-wedding party and was even scheduled to dance on stage. He was supposed to greet costume designer and long-time collaborator Manish Malhotra and they even rehearsed for the same. However, at the last moment, Karan developed viral fever and sore throat. So he decided to stay in Mumbai for health reasons.
Later, Manish performed on stage with Gen Z stars Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor. They danced together Bole Chudiyan, the popular dance number from Karan’s 2001 hit family drama, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Interestingly, Manish designed the costumes for the stars (Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor) who featured in the song.
Karan’s position for Ambanis
On Wednesday, Karan took to his Instagram account and shared a reel from Anant and Radhika’s pre-wedding party. She captioned the post: “Heartfelt congratulations to Anant and @radhikamerchant! The celebrations were not only deeply immersed in warmth, family bonding and immense love, but also beautifully reflected our glorious Indian traditions… The pre-wedding festivities are a testament to the love that family holds in everyone’s hearts! My deepest love to Nita Bhabhi, Mukesh Bhai, @aambani1 and @shloka11, @_iiishmagish and @anandpiramal. And lots of love to Radhika and Anant dil se…Badhai ho (congratulations)! (red heart emojis).”
Also captured in the reel is Radhika’s entry during the Hastakshar ceremony on the final day of the pre-wedding party, where she approached Anant while dancing to a repeat segment of the popular song Shava Shava, also from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.