Film stars and Bollywood celebrities have started arriving at Ayodhya ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration. From Amitabh Bachchan to Rajnikanth, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal and many other celebrities were spotted at Mumbai and Chennai Airport.
As the nation rejoiced and decked up in the festivities of the mega Ram Mandir inauguration event that can be seen as a vast cultural event in the country, many celebrities are also participating from cleanliness drive to attending the ceremony as invited dignitaries. Here is the list of celebrities:
Celebrities Attending Ram Mandir Inauguration Ceremony In Ayodhya:
Bollywood:
Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan: Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport on Monday morning in a white kurta pyjama and an off-white coat as his car arrived at the airport before the actor left for Ayodhya to attend the Ram mandir ceremony. The actor was seen with son Abhishek Bachchan later at Ayodhya temple.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony #RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/fus6oiCJIG
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor: The power couple were spotted at Mumbai airport ahead of the Ram Mandir ceremony as the actors were amongst the list of invited dignitaries. Ranbir Kapoor was seen wearing a dhoti kurta along with a shawl while Alia Bhatt draped a blue saree along with the shawl and a similar purse.
Ranbir Kapoor arrived at the mandir 🙏 #RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/nQzt5wzHJD
— Crown_Kapoor 🪓 (@Crown_Kapoor) January 22, 2024
Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif: The newlyweds made their way to Ayodhya for the special occasion. The two were spotted complimenting each other's look as Kaif wore a silk yellow saree while Kaushal donned in chudidaar off-white kurta pyjama with a heavy dupatta.
#VickyKaushal & #KatrinaKaif at Private airport as they leave for #RamMandirPranPrathistha .#AyodhyaRamMandir #JaiShreeRam pic.twitter.com/pfz1xwqvYU
— Surya Samachar (@SuryaSamacharIN) January 22, 2024
Randeep Hooda & Lin Liashram: The freshly wedded couple expressed their joy before leaving for Ayodhya chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' as the two were spotted in quite casual attire to attend the Ram mandir ceremony but expressed their joy while Lin shared they will also pray for Manipur and its peace.
#RandeepHooda #RamMandir https://t.co/JA1YDrbOHm
— naashonomics (@naashonomics) January 22, 2024
Ayushmann Khurrana: Known for his social commentary films, Ayushmann is also seen in a photograph with celebrities together at Mumbai airport leaving for Ayodhya as the actor donned his traditional look wearing a heavily embroidered kurta with a maroon overcoat and a pale shawl perfectly complimenting his look.
Madhuri Dixit & Shriram Nene: The actor and her husband were also spotted in the photograph with other celebrities at Mumbai airport wearing traditional attire where Dr Nene donned a red kurta pyjama while Madhuri Dixit graced a mustard yellow saree with a shawl.
Rajnikanth and Dhanush: The superstars Rajnikanth and Dhanush left for the ceremony a day before, as the two stars were stormed by the crowd as they were spotted at Chennai airport to leave Ayodhya ahead of the ceremony.
Jackie Shroff: Actor Jackie Shroff who was earlier spotted participating in a cleanliness drive was spotted outside the Ram Temple at Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Actor Jackie Shroff says, "Received a lot of love...How does it feel when you come to Lord's temple? He called us here, it is big for us..." pic.twitter.com/aaDfklqsG7
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Kangana Ranaut: The outspoken actress was one of the first to congratulate Prime Minister Modi on the inauguration and reportedly reached Ayodhya before the ceremony to participate in a cleanliness drive as well. The actor was spotted cleaning the temple in a saree. She was also spotted in a selfie with filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and actress Kangana Ranaut at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony.#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/JTIiuWLxie
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Ram Charan & Chiranjeevi: Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi along with his superstar son Ram Charan were spotted at Hyderabad airport to leave the city with their families to attend the ceremony at Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan arrived at Ayodhya airport.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
(Earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/zXAm5ayV1m
Anupam Kher: Anupam Kher among the many dignitaries was also spotted at the airport to attend the Ram Mandir ceremony at Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Actor Anupam Kher says, "Historic! Wonderful! I had never seen such an atmosphere for Hindu religion ever before. This is bigger than Diwali. This is the real Diwali...Maryada Purushottam Ram symbolised goodness and a sense of sacrifice. Today,… pic.twitter.com/zYORDFWvqs
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Mohan Joshi: Actor Mohan Joshi was also spotted outside the temple getting emotional as he expressed his rejoice attending the ceremony and homecoming of Lord Ram.
Vivek Oberoi and Sonu Nigam: Singer Sonu Nigam and actor Vivek Oberoi were seen in a selfie video together in saffron outfits outside the Ram temple at Ayodhya.
#WATCH | Actor Vivek Oberoi and singer Sonu Nigam arrive at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Pranpratishtha ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Vivek Oberoi says, "It's magical, spectacular. I have seen so many images of it. But when you see it before your eyes, it seems that you are… pic.twitter.com/U7YAFATnct
Singer Kailash Kher: Renowned for his devotional music, Kailash Kher is also to be attending and performing at the event.
Filmmakers:
Rajkumar Hirani & Rohit Shetty: Filmmakers Raj Kumar Hirani, Rohit Shetty and Mahivir Jain were spotted in the group photograph along with other celebrities leaving from Mumbai airport to Ayodhya soon.
Actors Madhuri Dixit Nane, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Mahaveer Jain and Rohit Shetty left for Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple. pic.twitter.com/WDpI9cWCPT
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Sports Personalities:
Sachin Tendulkar: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is reported to be amongst the VIP guests invited to the ceremony as the cricketer was spotted at the Mumbai airport to leave for Ayodhya this morning.
PV Sindhu: PV Sindhu was also spotted outside the Ram temple at Ayodhya calling it a "big day" and expressing her gratitude to be invited.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says, "I think this is a big day for all of us. I am fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here today. We will have the darshan of Lord Ram here. So, we are waiting for that moment...I can't express my joy in… pic.twitter.com/HObcVGTJ9D
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Mithali Raj: Former cricketer was also spotted outside the Ram temple at Ayodhya expressing her joy to be invited to the celebrations that the whole nation is celebrating.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Former cricketer Mithali Raj says, "I feel what one feels when they are at a very religious place...We all wanted this for a very long time and I feel it is a calling to be here on this big occasion. It's a celebration and we are all happy to be… pic.twitter.com/59akVMllBG
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Anil Kumble: Veteran cricketer Anil Kumble was also spotted at the event and scene outside Ayodhya temple.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Veteran cricketer Anil Kumble says, "It is a wonderful occasion, a very divine occasion. Blessed to be a part of this. It's very historic. Looking forward to seeking blessings from Ram Lalla..." pic.twitter.com/zKodiqk1bG
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024