Baba Siddique’s annual Iftaar celebration, over the years, has become synonymous with tradition, unity and inclusion. This year’s event too, was no such exception.
Right from all the delectable cuisine to the grand decor, to witnessing people of influence and value gathered under one roof in order to celebrate the affair, the 2024 edition of the same did not disappoint either.
Some exclusive highlights of the night were that of Bhaijaan ‘Salman Khan’ warmly greeting everyone possible at the do with immense warmth and grace.
The legendary , Salim Khan - the father of none other than ‘Tiger’ himself - recreated a beautiful ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’ moment with his lovely daughters Alvira & Arpita and sons-in-laws Atul & Ayush respectively alongside his dashing grandson Nirvaan in tow at the grand dinner. This is one for the history books.
We saw the talented Vijay Varma arrive in style, engaging amiabley with the papparzzi and the ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan’ boy wonder Siddhant Chaturvedi having his own tête-à-tête with everybody around.
It was also more special a day because we saw Emraan Hashmi and his adorable son celebrate his birthday on the red carpet by Baba & Zeeshan Siddique.
Pooja Hegde’s ravishing smile continues to make waves in the industry where we wait with baited breath to see her romancing Anna’s (Suniel Shetty) dapper son, Ahan in Sajid Nadiadwala’s forthcoming ‘Sankhi’.
Annna ‘Suniel Shetty’ has never looked fitter. The pictures and videos DO NOT do him justice. He’s to be seen to be believed, if you know what I mean?
Shilpa Shetty and sister, Shamita brought their A-game forward as always by knocking everyone’s socks off, with their terrific sense of fashion and elegance.
Praful Patel (Member of Rajya Sabha) graced the event with his towering presence.
Dr Saif Belhasa, the multi-billionaire founder/chairman of Saif Belhasa Holdings also made a rare appearance at Siddiques’ Iftaar - The mogul is one of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs and stands on the list of The Strongest Arabs in the World.
From the GenZs we witnessed ‘a liver’ that’s been ‘living it up’ to his fullest - Orhan Awatramani aka “Orry” along with ‘Bijlee’ Palak Tiwari lighting the room on fire ‘in black’ accompanied , none other than by the gorgeous ‘Shweta Tiwari’ (her mum) who is resistant to age.
Preity Zinta appeared cheerful, reminding us who the original ‘dimpled’ beauty of the Indian Film Industry truly is.
Yo Yo Honey Singh, Huma Qureshi, Shriya Saran, Sunil Grover, Shehnaaz Gill, Karan Tacker, Hina Khan, Karan Kundrra, Karan Singh Grover, Kubrra Sait, Gauahar Khan, Rishabh Sawhney of Fighter, Jannat Zubair, Faisu, MC Stan, Awaiz Darbaar, Munawar Farooqui, the versatile Ankita Lokhande and husband Vikas Jain and the entire team of Bigg Boss amidst countless others further added that extra punch of glamour to this outstanding evening.