Imran’s engagement bash

Imran Khan is all set to tie the knot with girlfriend Avantika Mallik next year. To make their engagement and marriage plans official, they will be hosting a grand celebration and exchanging rings in the third week of January in the presence of family and friends.

‘For the first time, Imran’s biological father, Anil Pal will be flying down from the US to be part of the celebrations. He wasn’t around during any of Imran’s film releases though they share a very normal and healthy father-son relationship. Imran was born in the US and stayed there for a long time, studying filmmaking until he came to India to pursue a career in Bollywood. He even has a US passport and citizenship,’ says a source.

Our source adds, ‘Imran’s father Anil Pal is fond of Avantika and he shares a healthy relationship with his ex-wife, Nuzhat. He stays with Imran and Nuzhat whenever he comes to Mumbai from California. He is a businessman and travels all around the world. He is elated to be part of the most important event in his son’s life.’

The source rattles off the list of the people who will attend. ‘It is a grand celebration and they won’t be able to keep it private. Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan and wife Kiran, Minissha Lamba, Mansoor Khan and family, Raj Zutshi, Shruti Haasan, Sanjay Dutt, Karan Johar, Sanjay Gadhvi, Soham Shah. Abbas Tyrewala and his wife Pakhi, the cast of Jaane tu yaa Jaane Na and many others will be invited. The venue is yet to be finalized but they might choose Aurus in Juhu as it is one of their favourite hangouts.’