01 February,2023 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai | BrandMedia
An excellent way to taste the ancient Indian richness and heritage was the five beautiful wedding functions of Princess Sania Mulk, daughter of industrialist Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk & the late Farha Mariyum Khatoon, to US-based Bilal Khalid Ahmed, in a beautiful ceremony attended by several high-profile dignitaries and celebrities from the world of sports and cinema.
The princess, who hails from the Royal family of Nawabs of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India, holds a degree in architecture from the prestigious Virginia Tech University and has worked on high-profile architectural projects in the United States & UAE. On the other hand, Bilal completed his bachelor's in Material Science with a specialization in Nuclear Engineering from Virginia Tech as well. He is currently helping design systems for the US Embassies & Consulates around the world with the US Department of State.
The pomp, glory and opulence of bygone periods were brought to life as the bride & groom exchanged vows bejewelled like a Prince and Princess in a royal backdrop amongst the display of many royal luxuries, traditions, and processions.
The venue of all the functions was, of course, elegance exemplified. While the welcome dinner & the haldi took place at the opulent mansion of Mulk Residence of 50,000 sq ft, Al Barari Dubai, which was lit with lights, musical fountains & stunning decor. The mehndi & sangeet functions took place at Fort Island, Madinat Jumeirah, where the bride arrived in a series of boats sailing through the water & the groom arrived with LED drums & dancers. The entire venue was turned into a flea market coupled with world-class décor. Both functions were followed by a grand wedding at Atlantis, The Palm Jumeirah, where the whole barat involved more than 140 dancers from different parts of the world; the groom arrived on a horse which was the biggest highlight of Nikah. The grand Nikah was followed by a Walima Reception at The Ritz Carlton, Dubai, where the sky was lit with massive fireworks. A palace ambience was recreated right from the well-wrought entrance, chandeliers, columns, and draperies. Grand lighting, floral decorations, and a red carpet all added to the grandeur. Women set the color wheels in motion with glamorous designer sarees & men opted for classic sherwanis boosting the rich royal fashion of India.
Both the bride & groom looked magical in their designer outfits from both India & Pakistan by ace designers like Gaurav Gupta, Nomi Ansari, Dr. Haroon, HSY, Nimrah Khokhar, BOSS.
Singer Ali Zafar, Parvati Nair & Sara Loren added to the entertainment quotient when all the guests were seen having a gala time. The wedding was attended by the crème de la crème crowd from all over the world, including the biggest names from the business arena - Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan- Minister of Information from Zimbabwe, Ayeza Khan & Danish Taimoor. The event was hosted by the gorgeous Gauhar Khan & the very charming Yasir Hussain.
