Sneak Peak: Vivek Oberoi-Priyanka Alva Wedding/Marriage Preparations

Vivek ki aayegi baarat: The big fat Oberoi-Alva wedding takes off with Karva Chauth. Celebrations are in full swing at the Alva residence with guests have started arriving since Tuesday. Vivek Oberoi, parents Suresh and Yashodhara Oberoi, sister and guests from both the families are staying at the Chancery Pavilion. Forty rooms have been booked for them, of which 20 are occupied.

Vivek Oberoi and Wife to be Priyanka Alva

We have learnt that the bride Priyanka Alva will be wearing a Tarun Tahiliani creation on the big day. Vivek arrived at the Chancery Pavilion on Tuesday at 11 a.m. and was seen having lunch of fried rice and Okra curry by the poolside at around 2.30 p.m. with friends and relatives. He was wearing a blue-grey T-shirt. Two ladies from the bride's family were seen taking care of the guests. The proud father, Suresh Oberoi, looking fresh in a light green kurta and cream-coloured pajama was checking on the arrangements made for the wedding guests at the desk set up at the hotel lobby. Vivek was seen leaving for the Alva residence at 6 p.m. Around 100 VVIPs are expected for the wedding. The family has asked for security for Oct 28-29.

Meanwhile, the action is happening at the Alva residence, where all the wedding events will be held. The basketball court has been set up for the lunch and dinner on all the days.

ITINERARY FOR THE WEDDING CELEBRATIONS

Oct 26 Karva Chauth celebrations

Dress codered and white (traditional)
» 10.30 am - breakfast
» 9.30 am -12.30 pm -- Chandi Paranaya Durga Homa
» 12.30 onwards - lunch --- There was an interesting Bengali spread for lunch.
» 4-6 p.m. -- tea time
» 4.30- 5.30 p.m. -- Karva Chauth puja
» Everybody headed to dinner at the basketball court at around 7 p.m.

Oct 27 Upanayanam ceremony of Aditya Alva, younger brother of Priyanka (It is apparently a Sindhi tradition, so that he can attend the wedding)

» Dress Code -- White and Gold; sarees for the women and dhoti for men
» 12 noon - 1.30 p.m. -- Singer Manasi Prasad and group performance
» Afternoon -- South Indian lunch
» 4.30 - 7 p.m. -- Choti Mehendi
» Dress Code - Peacock colours
» 9 p.m onwards -- Youngsters party
» Stand up Comedian Papa CJ does a performance and surprise act
» 10-12.30 pm -- Dinner » Dress code -- Latino/Bohemian

OCT 28 Mehendi -- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

» Dress Code -- Pastel colours
» 8.30 am -12.30 p.m. -- Lot of pujas from the morning onwards -- Chappara Puja, Nandi Puja, Suhasini puja, Mantapa puja, Asthadhaika Phala puja, Devarasamaradhane Puje.
» 10.30 a.m.- 11 a.m. -- Dholwala
» Performance by Dolly Guleria and troupe
» 12.30 onwards -- Lunch » 7.30 p.m. onwards -- Sangeet
» 7.30 - 8.30 p.m. -- Family performance
» 9pm - 10 p.m. -- Performance by Sivamani
» 10 pm -- Party begins with music by DJ Jasmeet
» Dress code -- Bright Indian colours

October 29 -- WEDDING DAY

Day starts with the marriage puja at 8.30 a.m. at the Alva residence
» 11 am -- one hour Shehnai
» 12 noon -- Haldi and Chura ceremony at the poolside lawn
» 4 p.m. -5.30 p.m. -- Sehra Bandhi (tying of the Sehra) and High tea
» 5.30 p.m.- 7 p.m. -- Baarat
» 7 pm -- Milni
» 7.15 p.m -- Jayamala
» 7.30 pm-9 pm -- Flute performance by Praveen Ghorkaindi
» 7.30 pm-9 pm -- Veena performance by Kannan
» 7.30 pm - 10.30 pm -- Dinner
» 10 pm - Midnight --Shehnai
» 11 pm -- Pheras

October 30 -- Homecoming

» 8 am - breakfast
» 12-30 onwards - lunch
» 3.30 pm -- Priyanka and Vivek leave for Mumbai for their Bollywood reception on October 31.

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Deepika Padukone and Sidhartha Mallya Judge Models at Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar Girl Hunt 2011

Hunt for the Kingfisher Calender Girl 2011: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and Sidhartha Mallya, the owner of Kingfisher Airlines, judged models for the Kingfisher Calendar 2011 in Mumbai on October 26. The scion to a leading liquor business empire, Siddharth Mallya made sure his gal, actress Deepika Padukone looked her best as they made their way to a suburban five-star, where they would judge 15 girls vying to be a calendar girl on the Mallyas' prestigious annual swimsuit calendar.

Siddharth Mallya shows Deepika Padukone something she missed. Siddharth played the part of the concerned boyfriend perfectly. Siddharth Mallya makes sure his gal Deepika Padukone looks her best as she judges a model hunt

Deepika wore a strapless white gown to Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt 2011 event and had her hair tied up in a ponytail.

Deepika Padukone With BF Siddhartha Mallya at the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calender Girl 2011

Deepika Padukone and Sidhartha Mallya Together at the Kingfisher Calender Girl Hunt 2011

Deepika Padukone With Siddharth Mallya at the Kingfisher Calender Girl 2011 Competition

Deepika Padukone at the Kingfisher Calender Girl Hunt 2011

Milind Soman, Sidhartha Mallya, Deepika Padukone and Atul Kasbekar at the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2011

Deepika Padukone at a competion to judge the Kingfisher Calender Girl 2011

Siddharth Mallya at Kingfisher Calender Girl 2011 Hunt Competition

Milind Soman

Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar Girl Aspirants at the Compition in Bikini

Competitors For Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar Girl

Deepika Padukone

Milind Soman, Sidhartha Mallya, Deepika Padukone and Atul Kasbekar at the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2011

Many aspiring models took part in the contest with the hope of appearing in the limited edition Kingfisher swimsuit calendar.

This year, too, ace lensman Atul Kasbekar will shoot the entire calendar.

Padukone said models have to be not only good-looking, but also intelligent. "I think apart from just a great body and a great face, it's also very important for the girls to be smart, witty and intelligent, because at the end of the day it's not just the way you look, I think it's the entire package. And I think that's what really takes one forward in life, if you really want to become successful. So I am looking for someone who is, you know, not just good looking but also very, very intelligent," said Padukone.

Mallya said that it was one of the biggest platforms for aspiring models. He also complimented the models, saying they were bold and beautiful.

In addition to Deepika, Sidhartha and Kasbekar, Milind Soman was also on the judging panel. "My company, Face Entertainment is the co-producer, so I'm also playing judge at this Kingfisher 2011 Calendar Girl Hunt," he said.

The calendar, introduced in 2003, was the first of its kind in India, and promises twelve months of glamour and visual appeal. Padukone added that she had also been a part of the calendar and empathised with the aspiring calendar girls.

"When I was there in the calendar, there was no hunt for the girls. I think I was just lucky that I had already started modelling and these people (Kasbekar) noticed me and I was a part of the calendar. I think I am really fortunate that till today I have never really been part of a contest or never been part of a Miss India. So I think somewhere I feel a lot of, I mean, I feel nervous for these girls because I know what it feels like to sort of go through judges, and to be judged for the way you look and things like that. So, it's definitely tough on them," added Padukone.