A nightclub for Royalty, by Royalty, called Royalty!
Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty (photo courtesy: filmicafe.com)
- MissMalini’s crew
Last night Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty hosted the opening party for their nightclub ‘Royalty” in Bandra, Mumbai. I’ve gotta say the place is quite impressive looking (in a very “Great Expectations” kinda way) although pretty much brings back memories of the previous club there called “Poison” in terms of the general layout. So they’ve changed the color of the lights on the stairs, made the railing intricate (but NOT really functional, now walking down those stairs in heels can be considered an extreme sport) added a giant chandelier & antique lamps to the main floor and thrown a massive gold lion head against one wall!
I’m just not crazy about the name “Royalty” it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue as well as some of the other club names but I guess they were going for the full set; you know how it is, cricket league called Rajasthan Royals, night club called Royalty! Anyway, here are my observations for the night!
Psst! I got lots of video footage and a few foggy pictures (damned smoke machine) I’ll post the PR set as soon as they come in but for now here it is through MissMalini’s lens.
The Royal Invitation (designed by Ravish Kapoor)
- Shilpa Shetty
- Salman Khan
- Kishen Mulchandani
- The Lion Ken (lol sorry)
- Tarana Raja Kapoor and Tanaz & Bakhtiar
Shilpa Shetty is in incredible shape and I think I’ve seen that dress before.
Filling a room with THAT much fake smoke has GOT to be a fire hazard.
The sparkler parade was fun (and weird, and long) but fun!
At some point Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty and Samita Shetty took to the stage and assured everyone in the house that “if you’re here then you are somebody” LOL well that’s comforting.
I really love the fact that Shilpa also said, “this party’s going to cost us a bomb!” Keepin’ it real sistah, keepin’ it REAL!
Shamita Shetty has a REALLY high-pitched voice, like a chipmunk.
Pretty much the entire Bigg Boss 3 crew was in attendance bleh, I find Claudia Ciesla scary looking and automatically think “giant jungle woman”
Tanaaz & Bakhtiar looked like they were dressed for a wedding (but then that invite could have thrown anyone off really, FYI Ravish Kapoor who designed it also does weddings.)
Salman Khan is starting to look better. I wonder what his secret is? He walked in, across the dance floor and out within 15 minutes but appeared to be having a good time. He was even actually pretty friendly when my buddy went up and said “Bhai, you’re a rockstar” he replied “Thank you” without punching him in the face, awww.
Expats will NEVER get what a big deal Salman Khan really is and barring the fact that they share the same temperament, “he’s like our George Clooney” is a terrible way to explain it.
Raj Kundra has a cute voice (and looks a lot better without the full beard!)
Kishen Mulchandani definitely wanted me to post his “strike-a-pose” picture.
If this becomes the Shetty sister’s party pad it could actually be pretty rocking!
Dhan Te Nan from Kaminey, Best. Song. Ever!
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March 14th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
hey, but u said shilpa wore a black blackless outfit???
March 14th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
wow, wht a smoky event……….thank god Ramsay brothers were not there!! LOL
March 14th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
ohh not blacd…sorry my bad!!
March 14th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
saii I said Shilpa Shetty wearing a stunning bling backless dress!
March 14th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
But Shilpa Shetty is always so much more better dressed than Shamita! They could be two Hot sisters ! But are not!(sorry couldnt resist the rhyming)
P.S: it wld be great if you could find by whom is Shilpa’s dress?
March 14th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
yashawini, I think it’s a Justin Leiber dress
March 14th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I bet the HHC girls would know!
Here’s their verdict btw… http://www.highheelconfidential.com/shilpa-shetty-shimmers-at-royaly-launch/
Totally think Shamita looks like she’s wearinga rexine plastic bag btw! http://www.highheelconfidential.com/shamita-shetty-disappoints-in-black-at-royalty-launch/
March 14th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Well MM i felt the same abt the Royalty… was never found of Poison & Royalty also gave me the same feeling.. infact I felt sick at the event & had to rush home :(
P.S: You looked hot on the Blue carpet :)
SarikA
March 14th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Oh no are you ok Sarika?
P.S. The carpet was blue?! Lol.
March 15th, 2010 at 3:11 am
the first thing i noticed was how tacky that invitation is!
salman does look good (despite the cleavage)
malini – any cricketers at the party, since the royals played the indians?
March 15th, 2010 at 5:44 am
Malini! You are amazing! I’m from the US, and addicted to your blog. It’s like NYC has some real competition with Mumbai on the partying scene- which I desperately want to experience. You are truly my Perez Hilton of India.
Btw, you’re totally right– people outside of India aren’t too crazy about Salman Khan. I was amazed at how much loyalty people have to him in India after visiting the country recently. OK I’ll stop ranting now ;)
Keep on doing what you do!
Cheers!
March 15th, 2010 at 10:11 am
DP you are too kind :) thank you for the love & support its what makes me want to keep doing this!
You must come party in Mumbai its SO much fun!
P.S. Yup Salman will always be king in India…
March 15th, 2010 at 10:12 am
ak imagine there must have been but it was SO smokey I could barely see my drink! Will post the press release and pix of all the celebs there asap though :)
March 18th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Dear Malini
i am from singapore and was introduced to your blog. luuuuuuuuvvv it :)
March 18th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Riya! Thank you lah :)
March 25th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
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August 18th, 2010 at 11:19 am
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