Rajinikanth, Big B, Thackerays Attend Shatrughan Sinha's Son's Reception

A gala night was in order as actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha threw a spectacular reception party for his son Kussh and daughter-in-law Taruna Agarwal in Mumbai on December 19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was at the wedding, did not attend but Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Uddhav Thackeray, Rekha and Kajol did, among many others. Kussh married Taruna in a private ceremony on January 18.

Superstar Rajinikanth came with his elder daughter Aishwaryaa R Dhanush, who was dressed elegantly in a pale embellished sari.

Shatrughan Sinha's friend and Shaan co-star Amitabh Bachchan and his wife, actress-politician Jaya Bachchan, attended the reception minus their son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai.

The Thackerays were there in full strength. Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray came with his wife Rashmi and son Aditya, who leads the youth wing of the party.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray was seen with his wife Sharmila.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis attended with his wife Amruta.

The groom's sister Sonakshi Sinha wore a pale pink lehenga with a mirrorwork choli from the shelves of designer Manish Malhotra. A maang-tika and matching jhumkis accessorized her look.

Actress Rekha wore one of her gold kanjeevarams, festooned with jewels and flowers.

Actress Kajol wore an embellished beige and maroon sari by her favourite designer, Sabyasachi.

Actor Vivek Oberoi came with his wife Priyanka, who looked elegant in a sari.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh made a rare appearance without wife Genelia D'Souza.

Actor couple Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh posed for the shutterbugs. Neetu Singh looked gorgeous in an embroidered kurta-churidaar.

When old friend meet: Big B was engaged in conversation with Rajinikanth.

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Salamat Rahe Dostana Humara. Big B and Shatrughan Sinha share a hearty laugh.

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Big B catches up with actor Sunny Deol.

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Amitabh Bachchan greets Rishi Kapoor.

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And though Salman Khan skipped the wedding celebrations altogether, his father, writer Salim Khan, represented the family.

Actress-activist Shabana Azmi wore a graceful black suit with bright embroidery.

Actor Randhir Kapoor posed for the shutterbugs before entering the venue.

Kajol's sister Tannisha attended wearing a bright yellow Payal Singhal lehenga.

Ahana Deol represented her mother, actor-politician Hema Malini, with her husband of almost a year, Vaibhav Vohra.

Producer Krishika Lulla wore a Sabhayasachi outfit. She came with her husband Sunil.

Filmmaker couple Divya Khosla and Bhushan Kumar were also spotted at the reception. The Yariyaan director looked sassy in a Gaurav Gupta gown.

Actress Poonam Dhillon wore a brocade sari with a complementary necklace.

Her Ek Nayi Pehchaan co-star Padmini Kolhapure teamed a purple silk sari with a gold brocade blouse. She came with her husband Pradeep Sharma.

Padmini's brother-in-law, actor Shakti Kapoor came minus his wife, daughter Shraddha and son Siddhant.

Actress-politician Jaya Prada, who may be joining the BJP, arrived in a red and white lehenga-sari.

Actor-politician Raj Babbar came with his first wife Nadira.

Cricketer-politician Mohammad Azharuddin suited up for the night.

Actor Arjan Bajwa looked suave in black.

Sonakshi's R... Rajkumar co-star Sonu Sood came all suited up.

Singer Mika Singh was in a party mood.

Actor Bikram Saluja suited up while his wife Schauna dazzled, literally, in a shimmery neon orange sari.

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi came with his wife Manila and daughter Tanisha.

Queen director Vikas Bahl dressed casually in jeans and shirt with a jacket.

Filmmakers Boney Kapoor, Subhash Ghai and Ramesh Taurani appeared to be at the reception solo.

Filmmaker David Dhawan was all smiles as he posed with his wife Karuna.

Director Madhur Bhandarkar came hand-in-hand wife Renu Namboodiri.

Veteran actor Prem Chopra came with his wife Uma. Seen here with Anup Jalota.

Father and son singing duo Udit and Aditya Narayan posed happily for the shutterbugs.

Singer Pankaj Udhas arrived in a formal black suit.

Sholay and Shaan director Ramesh Sippy and his wife Kiran Juneja posed for the photographers.

Actress Shilpa Shetty's parents Surendra and Sunanda Shetty made a striking picture.

Daddy's darling Sonakshi posed with her father for the media.

Picture perfect: Mrs and Mr Sinha senior.

Actor Rakesh Bedi arrived with his wife Aaradhana and daughter Riddhima.

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha was also in attendance.

Ram Vilas Paswan, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, waved to the paparazzi as he entered the venue.

Former Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde was also in attendance.

Former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh wore grey.

Congressman Rajeev Shukla opted for an ethnic outfit.

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad came in political finery.

Actor-filmmaker Shekhar Suman was spotted at the do with his wife Alka.

Writer Chetan Bhagat was also at the reception with his wife Anushka and mother.

Actor Pankaj Dheer escorted his wife.

Gulshan Grover posed like a pro.