Virushka hosts reception in Delhi, PM Modi attends event
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): Newly weds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma on Thursday hosted a grand reception for their relatives and friends in New Delhi, which was even attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The couple, who tied the knot in Tuscany in Italy, personally invited Modi on Wednesday.
For the reception, Anushka wore a red and golden Benarasi saree designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
Sharing about the dress, Mukherjee wrote: "I don’t think Indian brides feel complete without wearing the colour red in one of their functions. Anushka decided to wear red on her reception. And much to my absolute delight, it would be a red Benarasi saree. From the by-lanes of Peeli Kothi in Benaras. I was particularly excited about this look because I have seen an entire generation of Bengali women getting married in red Benarasi sarees."
"The red bindi, the sindoor and the mogras in her hair just made the look more potent and powerful. She chose to wear heritage uncut diamond choker and jhumkas from the Sabyasachi Bridal Jewelry collection. Bollywood can play a major role in spreading awareness about Indian textiles and handlooms. And I must say the occasion couldn’t be better. I know copies of this saree will flood the entire country in the next few months to come, which also means that a million weaver’s children will be back at school. All I can say is thank you Anushka!"
On Virat's costume, Mukherjee stated: "Virat chose to complement his new bride in a very subtle and elegant manner. He wore a black textured silk signature bandhgala with the house buttons in 18k gold and a white silk kurta with hand-woven brocade churidaar. He teamed it with mojris from the Sabyasachi accessories line and a hand-embroidered antique Pashmina shawl from our ‘Kashmir Revival’ project."
According to reports, the reception menu included Rajasthani delicacies and sea food.
The Indian cricket team skipper and the Bollywood star got married in a private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy on Dec 11.
Post marriage, the newly wed-couple shared their pictures on social media.
After a brief honeymoon somewhere in Europe, the couple is back in India.
They will now host another reception in Mumbai on Dec 26.
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