David Beckham to Ed Sheeran: When Bollywood stars hosted grand parties for their Hollywood friends

In the glittering world of Bollywood, the intersection with Hollywood often results in dazzling celebrations, bringing together the best of both worlds. From star-studded events to intimate gatherings, Bollywood celebrities have been known to host grand parties for their Hollywood counterparts. We take you through some memorable instances when our Desi stars rolled out the red carpet for their friends, and sent fans and the online word into a frenzy.

When fashion icon Sonam Kapoor decided to host a gala in honour of international football star David Beckham, the Bollywood-Hollywood fusion reached new heights. The soirée saw a constellation of Bollywood stars joining hands to welcome Beckham to the city of dreams, creating an unforgettable night of glamour and camaraderie.

Action star Akshay Kumar played host to none other than Hollywood heavyweight Will Smith. To give his friend a taste of Indian hospitality, Akki hosted a grand bash and called over his B-town friends, former co-stars and directors to enjoy a night of merriment and good food. Will was so blown away by the gesture, that years later he gushed about it saying, "Akshay had a party at his house, and it was literally the best food that I have ever had in my life."

Choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan opened her doors to global sensation Ed Sheeran, creating quite a flutter around town. The director called over her B-town gang and partied the night away and later shared all the photos online to give fans a peek of all that went on behind closed doors. While some pics saw Bollywood stars hugging Ed, another saw the singer reaching out to kiss Farah on the cheek.

Before Beckham, Shah Rukh Khan, the 'King of Bollywood,' extended his royal welcome to pop sensation Dua Lipa. The actor hosted the singer at his house Mannat, before she went on her way to rock the stage at her first Mumbai concert. SRK and Dua's camaraderie became the talk of the town, with many lauding the King for his generosity and affection towards the young singer.

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey sent fans of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan into a tizzy when she posted a photo of herself at the Bachchan residence. The star shared the photo from her first visit to India, where, upon touching down in the city, she headed straight to the Jalsa, where she spent the day with Abhishek, Aishwarya and Aaradhya. This meeting took precedence as a top priority for Oprah, emphasizing its significance during her Mumbai visit.