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Manish Malhotra's Diwali party drew nearly 300 guests in Mumbai
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra held his Diwali party in Mumbai on November 5, bringing together Bollywood stars and other guests.
After his mother died earlier this year, he reportedly planned a more intimate celebration, aiming for about 200 guests instead of the roughly 400 who typically attend.
The gathering nevertheless grew to nearly 300 guests, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Journalist Namrata Zakaria, who attended, described the party's layout and the customs inside Malhotra's Pali Hill home.
Shah Rukh reportedly used a back entrance and asked guests not to photograph him; guests who share images could lose invitations to future parties.
The party's white-sofa corner was a sought-after place to meet stars, with Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai among those said to sit there.
The accounts describe what happened at this year's gathering, but do not say what Malhotra plans for future celebrations.
Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party in Mumbai drew nearly 300 guests on November 5, 2026.
The designer had initially planned to limit the gathering to around 200 people, according to journalist Namrata Zakaria.
The party was held at Malhotra’s home in Pali Hill, where the second floor can accommodate about 300 to 350 guests.
Guests included Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Nita Ambani, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna.
Zakaria’s account said Shah Rukh Khan used a back entrance and guests were asked not to photograph him.
- Who
- Manish Malhotra hosted the party, attended by nearly 300 guests, including Bollywood stars.
- What
- A Diwali celebration that was initially planned as a smaller gathering.
- When
- November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Manish Malhotra’s residence in Pali Hill, Mumbai.
- Why
- To celebrate Diwali while remembering Malhotra’s mother, according to Namrata Zakaria’s account.
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Manish Malhotra’s mother, Mrs Sudarshan Malhotra, died.
Manish Malhotra held his Diwali party at his Mumbai residence.
Namrata Zakaria published her account of the party in Rolla.
- Guest count
- Nearly 300
- Initial guest limit
- Around 200
- Usual attendance
- Approximately 400 guests
- Venue capacity
- About 300 to 350 guests
- Location
- Pali Hill, Mumbai
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What people are saying
The hautest and haughtiest section is the living room, the corner of which is lined with plush white sofas