Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Which Celebrities came to the Ramlala’s Pran Pratishtha ceremony on 22 January?

Soumik Saha

Indian Actors Were Present at the Inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir
Celebrities in Ayodhya Ram Mandir

In the Shree Ram Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ritual at the idol of Ramlala in Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The event was attended by a host of celebrities from Bollywood and the southern film industry.

The day started with lots of famous people, including actors from Bolipara and the southern film industry, coming to the Ram Mandir. Bollywood’s ‘Shahenshah,’ Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan came early. Abhishek was alone, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wasn’t with him.

Rajinikanth, the popular southern film star, and Ram Charan, another prominent actor from the south, were among the invitees. Notable singer Sonu Nigam added a musical touch to the occasion with a rendition of the ‘Ram Siya Ram’ bhajan, concluding with a spirited ‘Jai Sriram.’

Other celebrities present included Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Kangana Ranaut, Ranbir Kapoor with his wife Alia Bhatt, filmmakers Rohit Shetty and Rajkumar Hirani, and Vicky Kaushal with his wife Katrina Kaif. The star-studded guest list also featured Madhuri Dixit Nene, Ayushmann Khurrana, Chiranjeevi, Sachin Tendulkar, Mukesh Ambani with wife Nita Ambani, Anu Malik, Saina Nehwal, Subhash Ghai, Akash Ambani with wife Shloka Mehta, Anushka Sharma, Hema Malini, and Randeep Hooda with wife Lynne Laishram.

Bollywood’s music maestros Shankar Mahadevan and Hariharan graced the occasion, adding a melodic touch to the celebrations. The atmosphere in Ayodhya was filled with joy as the entire city joined in the festivities.

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, badminton player Saina Nehwal, and industrialist Mukesh Ambani, along with his family, were also part of the distinguished guest list. The event was a blend of spirituality, music, and star power, marking the auspicious ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.

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