​Sonam Kapoor's 40th birthday: Actress rings in celebrations with Swara Bhasker, Anshula Kapoor, Kareena and others - PICS

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor turned 40, and she hosted a grand birthday bash and called over some of her closest friends from the industry. After a night of celebrations, photos from the private party were posted online, giving fans an inside glimpse of all the action.

From the cake-cutting to warm hugs with friends and family, the evening was filled with picture-perfect moments.Sonam’s cousin sister Anshula Kapoor shared a delightful video capturing the birthday girl blowing out candles on two delicious cakes as her friends and family sang the birthday song. The 'Saawariya' actress stunned in an elegant black outfit with her hair tied back in a neat updo.Starry guestlistThe party saw several of Sonam’s close friends and colleagues in attendance. Among the first to arrive were Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, with the beauty turning heads in a stunning yellow dress. Sister-duo Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor were also present.Sonam’s 'Veere Di Wedding' co-star Swara Bhasker shared a heartfelt birthday wish on Instagram, writing, “Happy happy birthday to the amazing @sonamkapoor. May this girl with the biggest best heart, have the biggest and best of life!” Swara posed with Sonam in a cozy picture wearing a brown printed outfit.Photos from the bash feature Sonam with husband Anand Ahuja. Other glimpses show her posing with designer Masaba Gupta and many others.