Saifeena married: But, one wedding not enough for Saif, Kareena

(FILE) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor arrive at an Award function. (REUTERS)

Published Tuesday, October 16, 2012

By Bindu Suresh Rai

The first of Saif-Kareena's two wedding ceremonies today is complete and they are officially Mr & Mrs Khan.

The registered wedding took place at Saif's apartment in Bandra this afternoon. Marriage registrar Surekha Ramesh told PTI, "The notice had been submitted on September 12 and that they had requested that the registry be held at their residence. For the formalities, we will charge Rs 1,000."

Bollywood power couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor will have two weddings, with the first ceremony commencing later today at their posh Bandra residence, Fortune Heights, Emirates 24|7 has learned.

New bride Kareena Kapoor Khan poses with sister Karishma. (Twitter)

The couple, dating for five years now, have led world media and their many fans on a merry chase these past few days, keeping everyone guessing on the location of the marriage celebrations.

Following the officiating at home on Tuesday, the couple is expected to head to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai for a traditional nikaah ceremony.

In an interview with AFP, Kareena’s uncle Rishi Kapoor said: “The wedding is taking place Tuesday and then we will have a reception in Delhi later on. It is a very joyous moment for our family.”

In addition to the reception in Delhi on October 18, there will be another ceremony at the Pataudi Palace, Saif’s ancestral home.

Last evening saw a henna ceremony at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, while Sunday was the couple’s sangeet or song and dance ceremony.