Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma wedding reception in Delhi: Watch the couple dance unabashedly

After an intimate yet uber-luxe wedding at a heritage Tuscan retreat in Italy, newlyweds Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli hosted a grand reception for their family, friends and a few VIPs in Delhi. The newlyweds were seen dancing unabashedly at the reception party.

.@AnushkaSharma shows off her dance moves at their wedding reception in Delhi. #ViratKohli #AnushkaSharma #Virushka #VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/NiyhvAnDyo

— Film 70mm (@film70mm) December 22, 2017

The reception, which was held on Thursday night (21 December 2017) saw Virat and Anushka meet with their well-wishers at the Durbar Hall of the Taj Diplomatic Enclave. A statement from the couple’s spokesperson had previously said that the Delhi reception would be only for the couple’s relatives and friends, with another function planned for 26 December in Mumbai, where personalities from the cricket and film worlds were expected to attend. However, Virat and Anushka met with Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening, and extended an invite for their reception in Delhi, and the Prime Minister reciprocated their gesture by being present at the event the next evening. [caption id=“attachment_4270111” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File Photo[/caption]

PM @narendramodi in #VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/s7FxBpleXR

— Tajinder Bagga (@TajinderBagga) December 21, 2017

[caption id=“attachment_4270123” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  The invite for their Delhi reception[/caption] A stage was placed for the couple’s photo-ops with the press outside the venue, done up in pink and silver, with extensive use of crystal and candles. The menu for the evening reportedly encompassed Rajasthani cuisine, and seafood. Virat and Anushka posed for the photographers and accepted the good wishes of the media before heading inside to meet with their guests. Couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who designed the couple’s ensembles for all of their wedding-related functions, put together their look for the reception as well. Anushka was resplendent in a vermilion Benarasi sari with heavy zari and traditional jewellery, while Virat was dressed in a dapper black sherwani. Sabyasachi said: “I don’t think Indian brides feel complete without wearing the colour red in one of their functions. Anushka decided to wear red on her reception. And much to my absolute delight, it would be a red Benarasi sari, from the by-lanes of Peeli Kothi in Benaras. I was particularly excited about this look because I have seen an entire generation of Bengali women getting married in red Benarasi saris. The red bindi, the sindoor and the mogras in her hair just made the look more potent and powerful. She chose to wear a heritage uncut diamond choker and jhumkas from the Sabyasachi Bridal Jewellery collection. Bollywood can play a major role in spreading awareness about Indian textiles and handlooms. And I must say the occasion couldn’t be better. I know copies of this sari will flood the entire country in the next few months to come, which also means that a million weaver’s children will be back at school. All I can say is thank you Anushka!” Of Virat’s look, Sabya said: “Virat chose to complement his new bride in a very subtle and elegant manner. He wore a black textured silk signature bandhgala with the house buttons in 18k gold and a white silk kurta with hand-woven brocade churidaar. He teamed it with mojris from the Sabyasachi accessories line and a hand-embroidered antique Pashmina shawl from our ‘Kashmir Revival’ project.” [caption id=“attachment_4270135” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Virat and Anushka at their Delhi reception. Image courtesy Twitter/@ANI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_4270151” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Images courtesy Twitter/@CNNews18[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_4270287” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Virat and Anushka at their wedding reception with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Images courtesy Twitter/@ViratCrew[/caption]

Virat and Anushka tied the knot on 11 December 2017 at the Borgo Finocchieto, a luxury retreat near Tuscany that Forbes magazine called the second most-expensive holiday destination in the world. They returned to India on Tuesday, 19 December, after a honeymoon in Finland. The cricketer and actress met while working on a shampoo commercial in 2013, and were believed to have started dating in 2014, when they began making public appearances together. Also read — Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma wedding: Planners reveal what it takes to pull off a celebrity do Speculation over the couple’s nuptials was triggered when the Sharma and Kohli families were seen flying for Italy earlier this month. The Sharmas were accompanied by their family priest, Maharaj Anant Baba, whose aashram in Hardiwar they frequent. Amid frenzied reportage by the press, Virat and Anushka managed not to let too many details of their wedding leak out, and issued a joint statement over their personal accounts to the effect that they had solemnised their vows. [caption id=“attachment_4270199” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Virat and Anushka at their wedding in Italy. Photos courtesy: Facebook/@storiesbyjosephradhik[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_4270219” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Virat and Anushka at their engagement ceremony. Image courtesy Instagram/@sabyasachiofficial[/caption] “Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans and well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey,” the couple said, in their joint statement. Reports indicate that Virat and Anushka will be selling their wedding photos to raise money for charity. After their Mumbai reception, the couple is expected to travel to South Africa, where Virat will prep for the series against South Africa. Anushka, meanwhile, is scheduled to return to India in the first week of January and start work on Sui Dhaaga, co-starring Varun Dhawan. Virat and Anushka will move into their new home in Worli, Mumbai, on his return from South Africa.

After the grand Italian wedding, get ready for #VirushkaReception. CNN-News18’s @runjhunsharmas at #VirushkaReception: LIVE & EXCLUSIVE | #VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/3eues8kavV — News18 (@CNNnews18) December 21, 2017