Celebrities across film industries on Monday attended the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. From Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth, to Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt, the who’s who of the film industry was spotted at the event. Ranbir Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Ayushmann Khurrana, Vivek Oberoi, Jackie Shroff, Sachin Tendulkar, Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan and Hema Malini among others were all decked up in traditional wear for the big day. Rajinikanth was all smiles as he interacted with the media. The veteran actor told ANI, “It was a historic event and I am very fortunate. Will definitely come to Ayodhya every year.” #WATCH | Actor Rajinikanth attended the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya today He says, "It was a historic event and I am very fortunate. Will definitely come to Ayodhya every year, he said. pic.twitter.com/R47wvfHJly — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 Jackie Shroff also expressed his excitement and said that he is very fortunate to have been invited for the big day. He told ANI, “I have received the blessing. I feel great that I was called. Whenever I was given the role of an inspector, my name was Ram.” WATCH: PM Modi inquires about Amitabh Bachchan’s bandaged hand at Ayodhya Ram Temple; Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt denied entry as they reach wrong gate Katrina Kaif did ‘namaste’ and Vicky said ‘Jai Shree Ram’ as they were spotted at the event. Alia and Ranbir also smiled at the media stationed at the temple premises. Several photos and videos from the ceremony have surfaced online. Rajinikanth, Sachin Tendulakar, Shankar Mahadevan and Sangeeta Mahadevan were seen smiling for a selfie. Rajpal Yadav was seen waving the ‘Jai Shree Ram’ flag. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Kangana Ranaut was seen in high spirits, chanting 'Jai Shree Ram'. Watch: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif show invites at Ayodhya Ram Mandir before getting entry; Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth sit in first row View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Actor Shailesh Lodha also attended the event and said, “Words cannot express these feelings. After today's ceremony, I feel the country is in a different dimension." Ayushmann Khurrana said, “It is a historic moment, thank you so much for inviting me here. Everybody should visit this place, it's beautiful." An emotional Vivek Oberoi said, “Lord Ram got me emotional. His (Ram Lalla) form is beautiful. The sculpting is so good. I feel that the Lord Ram actually came within the sculpture.I was very emotional and I sought blessings for everyone in the family.” #WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Actor Vivek Oberoi says, "Lord Ram got me emotional. His (Ram Lalla) form is beautiful. The sculpting is so good. I feel that the Lord Ram actually came within the sculpture.I was very emotional and I sought blessings for everyone in the… pic.twitter.com/CFxw5bZD4U — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 Singers Anuradha Paudwal and Malini Awasthi also expressed their happiness about the consecration ceremony.
