As Maharashtra lit up in vibrant hues to celebrate Holi, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Shabana Azmi once again opened their doors for a lively Holi gathering that brought together several well-known faces from the film industry.
The celebration turned into a cheerful afternoon filled with laughter, music, warm greetings and of course, clouds of bright colours.
Videos shared by paparazzi on social media captured the festive mood perfectly. Guests were seen swaying to the beat of dhols, greeting one another with gulal, and soaking in the carefree spirit that Holi brings each year.
Among those spotted arriving at the party were Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, who paused outside to pose for the photographers. All smiles, they exchanged festive wishes with the paparazzi before heading inside to join the celebrations.
Actor Mouni Roy was also among those who attended the Azmi-Akhtar celebration, joining friends and colleagues in marking the festival with cheer.
Designer Manish Malhotra was also seen at the bash, greeting cameras warmly before immersing himself in the Holi fun. Actor Urmila Matondkar added to the glamour quotient, flashing her signature smile as she stepped into the colourful setting.
Shabana Azmi herself appeared delighted throughout the event. She posed happily with her brother Baba Azmi and sister-in-law Tanvi Azmi, creating a heartwarming family moment amid the festivities.
In other clips doing the rounds online, Mannara Chopra, cousin of Priyanka Chopra, was seen letting loose on the dance floor, enthusiastically showing off her moves.
One particularly delightful moment featured Shabana Azmi herself dancing to the popular Holi track Balam Pichkari, proving that age is no barrier when it comes to celebrating the festival of colours with full enthusiasm.
Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra was also present at the gathering, adding to the strong sense of extended family and long-standing friendships that defined the party. Other celebrities seen arriving included Shalini Pandey who was also immersed in the celebrations as she danced her heart out.
Actor Rahul Bose, who briefly posed for photographers before heading in.
Elsewhere, actor Randeep Hooda marked Holi in a more intimate way. Sharing glimpses from his celebration with wife Lin Laishram, the actor posted a series of photos as the couple prepares to embrace parenthood.
Alongside the pictures, he wrote, "Grateful for these colours, these smiles, and this family. #HappyHoli." The sentiment resonated with fans who appreciated the simple joy captured in the frames.
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh also shared series of moments with his wife and daughter as he extended his heartfelt Holi wishes on social media. The trio looked hoppy and cheerful as they twinned in yellow traditional attires. His caption read, "Happy Holi", along with colourful heart emojis.
Meanwhile, among those soaking in the festive spirit elsewhere were Soha Ali Khan and Neha Dhupia, who were seen celebrating Holi in a more intimate family setting.
In a video shared by paparazzi on Instagram on Tuesday, Soha was spotted playing Holi with her daughter Inaaya. The mother-daughter duo appeared completely immersed in the festival's joy, laughing and smearing colours on each other in a warm, personal moment that reflected the true essence of the celebration.
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