An Evening of Timeless Splendour: The Birla Family Hosts a Private Soirée with Galeries Lafayette
India, 7th November, 2025: Hosted by Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Mrs. Neerja Birla, Ananya Birla, and Aryaman Birla, the soirée brought together India’s leading names from cinema, fashion, and the industry for an unforgettable evening of conversation, culture, and couture.
Guests embarked on a floor-by-floor journey that unfolded like a Paris-to-Mumbai story, each space designed to captivate and immerse.
● Lower Ground Floor: La Beauté set the tone with a curated world of beauty, paired with wine, cheese, and the soulful strains of a live cello.
● Ground Floor: La Coupole shimmered with over 800 designer bags, champagne toasts, and delicate desserts, a true ode to indulgence.
● First Floor: L’Atelier, art met couture in a space that echoed creativity and conversation
● Second Floor: L’Édition Femme offered champagne, violin notes, and a showcase of over 250 dresses, bags, and accessories.
● Third Floor: L’Édition Homme brought together the warmth of whiskey and the mellow rhythm of a live saxophone amid sharp tailoring and refined sophistication.
The decor on every level mirrored Galeries Lafayette’s Parisian charm, with distinct moods – from the grace of classic salons to the youthful energy of Fourth Floor | Flip Side (Floor 4), where denim, tequila, and live guitar created a lively, modern beat.
The evening culminated at the Rooftop | Turner Terrace, where a breathtaking symphony illuminated the skyline. World-renowned harpist Victor Espinola, virtuoso sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee, Japanese violinist Suyaka Kurokichi, percussionist Satyajit Talwalkar, and drummer Shikhar Naad came together for a cross-cultural performance, a true crescendo to a night of art, luxury, and celebration.
The 130-year-old French maison dazzled as the setting for an exclusive evening that saw appearances by Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Aditi Rao Hydari, Arjun Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia, Angad Bedi, Neha Dhupia, Armaan Malik, Anuv Jain, Shankar Mahadevan, Tarun Tahiliani, Ahaan Shetty among many others.
