After an elaborate wedding on April 20, where the who's who of Bollywood were invited, it was time for Aishwarya Rai's bidaai ceremony.

The bidaai - where the bride says goodbye to her parents and relatives, and leaves for her husband's home - took place at Ash's Bandra home, La Mer.

At about 5:30 pm, the Bachchans left with Ash for Prateeksha.

As the car was entering the bungalow, some photographers, who were trying to get pictures, were manhandled by a Black Cat commando.

Earlier, the Bachchan family arrived at Aishwarya's home at 3 pm. Amitabh Bachchan drove the car himself, while close friend and Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh sat beside him. Jaya Bachchan and Shweta arrived in another car.

A white BMW, decorated with white flowers, followed the Bachchans into La Mer.

Incidentally, the Bachchans, including Ash, visited Amitabh's mother Teji Bachchan at Lilavati Hospital late last night for her blessings.

Anil Ambani, Amitabh's younger brother Ajitabh, fashion designer Neeta Lulla, Sonila Bendre and Goldie Behl had arrived at La Mer earlier in the afternoon.

Hari Singh, Ash's business manager said, "Ash was emotional during the bidaai but she did not cry."

But even before they arrived with the newly-wed bride, close friends like Goldie Behl and wife Sonali, Sikander Kher, Kirron Kher and Tina Ambani had already reached Prateeksha to welcome them.