# Alia Bhatt Lights Up BFF Akansha Ranjan’s Pre-Wedding Bash in Purple

URL: https://technosports.co.in/alia-bhatt-lights-up-bff-akansha-ranjans/  
Published: 2026-07-11  
Updated: 2026-07-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Best friends really do show up on the dance floor. **Alia Bhatt** stole the spotlight at Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s pre-wedding celebrations, grooving her heart out in a stunning purple ensemble ahead of her childhood best friend’s big day.

## The Viral Moment

Videos from the Mumbai celebration show Alia dancing joyfully to the iconic Shah Rukh Khan track “Maahi Ve” from *Kal Ho Naa Ho*. She was joined by Akansha’s sister Anushka Ranjan and brother-in-law Aditya Seal, bringing infectious energy to the festivities.

![Alia Bhatt](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/alibshshsh-1024x576.avif)

## Alia Bhatt’ BFF Wedding Timeline

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Pre-Wedding Celebration | Ahead of July 11, 2026 |
| Registered Marriage | July 11, 2026 (Ranjan residence) |
| Grand Reception | July 12, 2026 (JW Marriott, Juhu) |

## Keeping It Personal

Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma, who have reportedly been dating since 2022, chose to keep their wedding low-key. Instead of a grand traditional ceremony with pheras, the couple opted for a simple registered marriage surrounded only by close family and friends. A larger reception is set to follow the next day, expected to draw prominent Bollywood names including Sonam Kapoor, Athiya Shetty, Kiara Advani, and Karan Johar.

## Who Are the Bride and Groom?

Akansha Ranjan Kapoor has appeared in projects like *Monica, O My Darling*, *Guilty*, *Ray*, *Gram Chikitsalay*, and *Ikka*. Sharan Sharma is the director behind *Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl* and *Mr. & Mrs. Mahi*. The couple has largely kept their relationship private over the years, making this wedding one of the more understated celebrity unions in an industry known for lavish, high-profile [celebrity wedding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity_wedding) spectacles.

For more Bollywood wedding updates and celebrity buzz, check out the [entertainment section on TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in/entertainment/).

## FAQs

### **Q1. Who is Akansha Ranjan Kapoor marrying?**

She is marrying filmmaker Sharan Sharma, known for directing Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl.

### **Q2. When is Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s wedding reception?**

The grand reception takes place on July 12, 2026, at JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai.