Shah Rukh's secret entry, 100 photographers outside, 350 guests inside, Aishwarya's corner: What really went down at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan (left), and Aarav Kumar, Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar (right) at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party in Mumbai on November 5, (Agencies) We have all seen glimpses of Manish Malhotra's Diwali party , even if we were not invited. And we have all had questions. And finally, now, somebody who was actually there has decided to write about it. That person is Namrata Zakaria, the editor of Rolla. She was at the party on November 5, 2026, at Manish's residence in Mumbai , and here is what she shared in a November 11 Rolla article.
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Meanwhile, According to Namrata, the fashion designer and longtime Bollywood insider usually has 400 people in his five-story home in Pali Hill. This year, he tried to limit his guest list to 200, but couldn't manage less than 300. The entrance to his home is a parking lot, which had a decorated wall as a backdrop for nearly 80 to 100 paparazzi.
Notably, Manish's Diwali parties always grab attention online. This year, it was the loved-up appearance of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan that created much of the buzz. Other guests included Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, Nita Ambani, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Malaika Arora, Jahnvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday.
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In further updates, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) always appears from the back entrance of the house and avoids being photographed even when inside, Namrata wrote. The star's personal bodyguard, Ravi Singh, as per reports politely requests that guests delete any photos they may have taken from afar. If you are one of those guests whom he has missed asking, and you end up posting a photo or a video of SRK, expect that to be your last invitation to Manish's Diwali party, she added.
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The party takes place on the second floor of Manish's home, Namrata reported – this is where a giant living room and dining room are, attached to two terraces on either side. In another section are the bar and the entertainment room, with its own separate terrace. This floor can comfortably house 300-350 people, Namrata wrote.
Source: Hindustan Times