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Inside the Bachchans' A-List Diwali Party

The Bachchans held their annual Diwali party on November 11, attended by the creme de la creme of Bollywood.

  • The Bachchans held their annual Diwali party on November 11, attended by the creme de la creme of Bollywood. <br><br> Welcoming guests were Abhishek, in a bright yellow <i>kurta</i>, and Aishwarya, looking fabulous in a pink embroidered Manish Malhotra <i>anarkali</i>.
    The Bachchans held their annual Diwali party on November 11, attended by the creme de la creme of Bollywood.

    Welcoming guests were Abhishek, in a bright yellow kurta, and Aishwarya, looking fabulous in a pink embroidered Manish Malhotra anarkali.
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  • Amitabh Bachchan wore a <i>kurta</i> identical to Abhishek's, only in red.
    Amitabh Bachchan wore a kurta identical to Abhishek's, only in red.
  • We caught a glimpse on Jaya Bachchan, as she came out to greet guests.
    We caught a glimpse on Jaya Bachchan, as she came out to greet guests.
  • Actor Shah Rukh Khan looked suave in a <i>pathani suit</i>.
    Actor Shah Rukh Khan looked suave in a pathani suit.
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  • Shah Rukh's wife Gauri looked serene in white.
    Shah Rukh's wife Gauri looked serene in white.
  • Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh arrived together. Ranveer was dressed like Bajirao, his character from upcoming film <i>Bajirao Mastani</i>, while Deepika was dressed in a Sabyasachi <i>sari</i>.
    Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh arrived together. Ranveer was dressed like Bajirao, his character from upcoming film Bajirao Mastani, while Deepika was dressed in a Sabyasachi sari.
  • Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif car pooled with director Ayan Mukherji.
    Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif car pooled with director Ayan Mukherji.
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  • Hrithik Roshan, dressed in <i>kurta pyjama</i>, waved at the paparazzi.
    Hrithik Roshan, dressed in kurta pyjama, waved at the paparazzi.
  • Make way for Akshay Kumar and Mrs Funnybones, Twinkle Khanna.
    Make way for Akshay Kumar and Mrs Funnybones, Twinkle Khanna.
  • Actress Kangana Ranaut looked radiant in a green <i>sari</i>.
    Actress Kangana Ranaut looked radiant in a green sari.
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  • Actress Alia Bhatt teamed a pale <i>lehenga</i> with blue brocade <i>choli</i> to great effect.
    Actress Alia Bhatt teamed a pale lehenga with blue brocade choli to great effect.
  • Dressed in Ridhi Mehra couture, actress Sonakshi Sinha arrived with her actor-politician father Shatrughan Sinha.
    Dressed in Ridhi Mehra couture, actress Sonakshi Sinha arrived with her actor-politician father Shatrughan Sinha.
  • Shilpa Shetty, dressed in a Manish Malhotra <i>sari</i>, arrived in style with husband Raj Kundra.
    Shilpa Shetty, dressed in a Manish Malhotra sari, arrived in style with husband Raj Kundra.
  • Actress Preity Zinta was pretty in pink.
    Actress Preity Zinta was pretty in pink.
  • Hostess Aishwarya Rai posed for a picture with designer Manish Malhotra and actors Preity Zinta, Hrithik Roshan, Shilpa Shetty and Sonakshi Sinha. <br><br> This image was posted on Instagram by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialshilpashetty/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >Shilpa Shetty</a>
    Hostess Aishwarya Rai posed for a picture with designer Manish Malhotra and actors Preity Zinta, Hrithik Roshan, Shilpa Shetty and Sonakshi Sinha.

    This image was posted on Instagram by Shilpa Shetty
  • <i>Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna</i>: Abhishek and SRK posed together for a picture.
    Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna: Abhishek and SRK posed together for a picture.
  • Actress Jacqueline Fernandez attended the party in a Dilnaz Karbhary outfit.
    Actress Jacqueline Fernandez attended the party in a Dilnaz Karbhary outfit.
  • Actress Aditi Rao Hydari was the golden girl, dressed in Rimple & Harpreet Narula.
    Actress Aditi Rao Hydari was the golden girl, dressed in Rimple & Harpreet Narula.
  • Actress Kriti Sanon, who will be next seen in <i>Dilwale</i>, wore 'something blue' to the party.
    Actress Kriti Sanon, who will be next seen in Dilwale, wore 'something blue' to the party.
  • Raveena also wore a gold <i>anarkali</i> to the party.
    Raveena also wore a gold anarkali to the party.
  • We caught a glimpse of Tabu, dressed in red.
    We caught a glimpse of Tabu, dressed in red.
  • Actress Neha Dhupia looked pretty in a pale pink <i>lehenga</i> teamed with a cape-style <i>choli</i>.
    Actress Neha Dhupia looked pretty in a pale pink lehenga teamed with a cape-style choli.
  • Actress Prachi Desai looked pretty in a soft pink embellished <i>lehenga</i>.
    Actress Prachi Desai looked pretty in a soft pink embellished lehenga.
  • Actress Tara Sharma teamed a pink pleated skirt with embroidered jacket. She came with her husband Roopak Saluja.
    Actress Tara Sharma teamed a pink pleated skirt with embroidered jacket. She came with her husband Roopak Saluja.
  • Industrialist Mukesh Ambani's wife Nita was unfazed by the bank of cameras pointed at her.
    Industrialist Mukesh Ambani's wife Nita was unfazed by the bank of cameras pointed at her.
  • Aishwarya posed for a picture with designer Neeta Lulla and her daughter Nishka.
    Aishwarya posed for a picture with designer Neeta Lulla and her daughter Nishka.
  • Genelia D'Souza, dressed in a Rimple & Harpeet Narula outfit, attended the do with husband Riteish Deshmukh, who wore a <i>kurta</i> from Kunal Anil Tanna's collection.
    Genelia D'Souza, dressed in a Rimple & Harpeet Narula outfit, attended the do with husband Riteish Deshmukh, who wore a kurta from Kunal Anil Tanna's collection.
  • Dimple Kapadia was all smiles, but her grandson Aarav made faces at the paparazzi.
    Dimple Kapadia was all smiles, but her grandson Aarav made faces at the paparazzi.
  • Veteran actress Simi Garewal was dressed in her customary white.
    Veteran actress Simi Garewal was dressed in her customary white.
  • Ash's <i>Rendezvous with Simi Garewal</i>. <br><br> This image was posted on Facebook by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AishwariyaRaiBachchan/?fref=photo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >Aishwarya Rai Bachchan</a>
    Ash's Rendezvous with Simi Garewal.

    This image was posted on Facebook by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
  • Kirron Kher and Shabana Azmi posed like besties.
    Kirron Kher and Shabana Azmi posed like besties.
  • Actor Anil Kapoor looked <i>jhakaas</i>.
    Actor Anil Kapoor looked jhakaas.
  • Rishi Kapoor was dressed in black.
    Rishi Kapoor was dressed in black.
  • His brother Randhir Kapoor was dressed traditionally at the party.
    His brother Randhir Kapoor was dressed traditionally at the party.
  • We also caught a glimpse of their sister Reema Jain, dressed in red.
    We also caught a glimpse of their sister Reema Jain, dressed in red.
  • Actress politician Hema Malini wore a pink <i>sari</i> accessorized with gold jewellery.
    Actress politician Hema Malini wore a pink sari accessorized with gold jewellery.
  • Actor Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula looked moody as she arrived at the Bachchans'.
    Actor Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula looked moody as she arrived at the Bachchans'.
  • Jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali and her husband DJ Aqeel scored a picture with Kangana. <br><br>This image was posted on Instagram by <a href=" https://www.instagram.com/farahkhanali/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >Farah Khan Ali</a>
    Jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali and her husband DJ Aqeel scored a picture with Kangana.

    This image was posted on Instagram by Farah Khan Ali
  • Host duties aside, Abhishek photobombed Farah and Preity's picture with Rahul Khanna and another guest. <br><br>This image was posted on Instagram by <a href=" https://www.instagram.com/farahkhanali/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >Farah Khan Ali</a>
    Host duties aside, Abhishek photobombed Farah and Preity's picture with Rahul Khanna and another guest.

    This image was posted on Instagram by Farah Khan Ali
  • Actress Neena Gupta posed for a family picture with Vivek Mehra, daughter Masaba and son-in-law Madhu Mantena.
    Actress Neena Gupta posed for a family picture with Vivek Mehra, daughter Masaba and son-in-law Madhu Mantena.
  • Then there was Supriya Pathak with her daughter Sanah, who recently made her Bollywood debut in <i>Shaandaar</i>.
    Then there was Supriya Pathak with her daughter Sanah, who recently made her Bollywood debut in Shaandaar.
  • We also spotted actress Amrita Singh at the event.
    We also spotted actress Amrita Singh at the event.
  • Karan Johar arrived with his mother Hiroo.
    Karan Johar arrived with his mother Hiroo.
  • Actor Varun Dhawan was feeling festive in orange.
    Actor Varun Dhawan was feeling festive in orange.
  • His <i>Student Of The Year</i> co-star Sidharth Malhotra opted for a fail-safe all-black look.
    His Student Of The Year co-star Sidharth Malhotra opted for a fail-safe all-black look.
  • Actor Sonu Sood was also present at the party.
    Actor Sonu Sood was also present at the party.
  • <i>Happy New Year</i> actor Vivaan Shah suited up.
    Happy New Year actor Vivaan Shah suited up.
  • Amitabh Bachchan's niece Naina was colour coordinated with her actor husband Kunal Kapoor.
    Amitabh Bachchan's niece Naina was colour coordinated with her actor husband Kunal Kapoor.
  • Actor Jugal Hansraj came with his wife Jasmine.
    Actor Jugal Hansraj came with his wife Jasmine.
  • We also spotted Dino Morea, in white <i>kurta pyjama</i> with a red <i>jawahar</i> jacket to add colour.
    We also spotted Dino Morea, in white kurta pyjama with a red jawahar jacket to add colour.
  • Neil Nitin Mukesh, who will be seen in <i>Prem Ratan Dhan Payo</i>, arrived with his brother Naman.
    Neil Nitin Mukesh, who will be seen in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, arrived with his brother Naman.
  • Director Punit Malhotra posed happily for the cameras.
    Director Punit Malhotra posed happily for the cameras.
  • Actor Boman Irani came with wife Zenobia and son Kayoze by his side.
    Actor Boman Irani came with wife Zenobia and son Kayoze by his side.
  • Actor Arshad Warsi also joined the black brigade.
    Actor Arshad Warsi also joined the black brigade.
  • Actor Sanjay Kapoor was accompanied by nephew Mohit Marwah.
    Actor Sanjay Kapoor was accompanied by nephew Mohit Marwah.
  • Director Ritesh Sidhwani came with his wife Dolly.
    Director Ritesh Sidhwani came with his wife Dolly.
  • Director Sajid Khan suited up.
    Director Sajid Khan suited up.
  • Chunky Pandey's plus one was his wife Bhawna.
    Chunky Pandey's plus one was his wife Bhawna.
  • Producer Bhushan Kumar was in the driver's seat while his wife Divya had son Ruhaan on her lap.
    Producer Bhushan Kumar was in the driver's seat while his wife Divya had son Ruhaan on her lap.
  • Anu Dewan and her husband Sunny were also on the guest list.
    Anu Dewan and her husband Sunny were also on the guest list.
  • Actor Ronit Roy posed with his wife Neelam.
    Actor Ronit Roy posed with his wife Neelam.
  • His actor brother Rohit was joined by his wife Manasi.
    His actor brother Rohit was joined by his wife Manasi.
  • Actors Samir Soni and Neelam Kothari made a perfect picture.
    Actors Samir Soni and Neelam Kothari made a perfect picture.
  • Actor couple Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul were colour coordinated.
    Actor couple Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul were colour coordinated.
  • Lyricist Prasoon Joshi had eyes only for the party.
    Lyricist Prasoon Joshi had eyes only for the party.
  • Singer Mika Singh came bearing gifts.
    Singer Mika Singh came bearing gifts.
  • Singer Bappi Lahiri grinned widely at the shutterbugs.
    Singer Bappi Lahiri grinned widely at the shutterbugs.