'Don't Stand So Close To Me" is not just a famous song by Sting; it is also a modus operandi for lovers in tinsel town.
Some of the loveliest women in India were adding dazzle to the star-studded reception of Imran Khan and Avantika on Saturday.
But that most of them came solo or with strictly platonic friends was a good barometer of the relationship quotient in Bollywood these days.
Katrina Kaif, lovely in a churidar and flowing kurta, arrived solo and steered well clear of Ranbir Kapoor who preferred the company of his father Rishi, and grand uncle Shammi Kapoor.
But while Bollywood's lover boy may have chosen the company of men that evening, it didn't prevent some of the ladies from eyeing him slyly.
We caught Anushka Sharma seizing up the hottie Kapoor more than once while beau Ranvir Singh came in separately and chose to spend time with Raju Hirani, with whom we hear, he's in serious talks for a film.
Anushka, slender in a short lbd, flaunted endless legs and fascination for Karan Johar. Clearly, this new lot has its priorities sorted.
Deepika Padukone was the exception as she walked in late with Sidhartha Mallya. Her colleagues, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji Sushma Reddy all came in solo; as did Vidya Balan, though mint-fresh boy friend, UTV's Siddharth Roy-Kapoor was very much around. Discreet, it seems, is the new way to romance.
Highlights of Imran reception
The eclectic mix of guests saw Mukesh Ambani, in a moment of sheer emotion, bending down to hug the electric wheelchair-bound Shammi
Dilip Kumar, Saira Bano, Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand and Asha Parekh waited for each other and then sought out a secluded area to pop a bottle of champagne, reminiscing that they were meeting together probably for the first time, since the wedding night of Imran's mother Nuzhat.
Mukesh and Nita Ambani were around till almost 4 am, as were a substantial number of other guests. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri arrived at 2.30 pm, by which time of course Salman Khan had left.
While every top star right from Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor to Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif were in attendance.
Some of the loveliest women in India were adding dazzle to the star-studded reception of Imran Khan and Avantika on Saturday.
But that most of them came solo or with strictly platonic friends was a good barometer of the relationship quotient in Bollywood these days.
Katrina Kaif, lovely in a churidar and flowing kurta, arrived solo and steered well clear of Ranbir Kapoor who preferred the company of his father Rishi, and grand uncle Shammi Kapoor.
But while Bollywood's lover boy may have chosen the company of men that evening, it didn't prevent some of the ladies from eyeing him slyly.
We caught Anushka Sharma seizing up the hottie Kapoor more than once while beau Ranvir Singh came in separately and chose to spend time with Raju Hirani, with whom we hear, he's in serious talks for a film.
Anushka, slender in a short lbd, flaunted endless legs and fascination for Karan Johar. Clearly, this new lot has its priorities sorted.
Deepika Padukone was the exception as she walked in late with Sidhartha Mallya. Her colleagues, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji Sushma Reddy all came in solo; as did Vidya Balan, though mint-fresh boy friend, UTV's Siddharth Roy-Kapoor was very much around. Discreet, it seems, is the new way to romance.
Highlights of Imran reception
The eclectic mix of guests saw Mukesh Ambani, in a moment of sheer emotion, bending down to hug the electric wheelchair-bound Shammi
Dilip Kumar, Saira Bano, Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand and Asha Parekh waited for each other and then sought out a secluded area to pop a bottle of champagne, reminiscing that they were meeting together probably for the first time, since the wedding night of Imran's mother Nuzhat.
Mukesh and Nita Ambani were around till almost 4 am, as were a substantial number of other guests. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri arrived at 2.30 pm, by which time of course Salman Khan had left.
While every top star right from Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor to Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif were in attendance.
