Anurag Kashyap and long time girlfriend Kalki Koelchin tied the knot in traditional Southie fashion under a mango tree!
Anurag Kashyap and long time girlfriend Kalki Koelchin tied the knot in traditional Southie fashion under a mango tree!
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The wedding unfolded in true South Indian style in the small town Kalhatty on the outskirts of Ooty. "It was a traditional South Indian wedding that started at 10.30 am. the ceremony winded up by 12.30 pm, and it was held under a century-old mango tree, which is considered auspicious according to customs," says a guest who didn't wish to be named.
The setting was natural, with strings of flowers hanging from the tree. Koelchin was dressed in a white and red saree embellished with zari work, while the groom wore a white lungi. The couple is believed to have followed the rituals religiously and recited shlokas according to the pundit's instructions. "Anurag tied a mangalsutra around Kalki's neck while the two of them sat on chatais."
The wedding that unfolded on Saturday was a private affair with just about 40 guests in attendance including families and friends of the bride and groom. Kashyap's daughter and director brother Abhinav (Dabanng) was there too as were the bride's brother and sister-in-law . Among the groom's close friends, Vikramdtiya Motvane and wife Ishita, Rahul Bhat, Piyush Mishra and Shahnaab Alam were present," says a close friend.
The food, say the guests, was the highlight of the wedding. "It was a typical South Indian spread. The traditional vegetarian meal was prepared by Kalki's mother at home. She had a huge retinue helping her with the feast. They served the meals on banana leaves." The couple who are currently busy with promotions for their upcoming film haven't made any honeymoon plans yet.
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