SRK grooves to Akon's tune

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has been named as the new brand ambassador of Hero MotoCorp.

Seen in this picture (from left) Indian pace bowler Irfan Pathan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, music maestro AR Rahman, Managing Director and CEO of Hero Honda Pawan Munjal, former tennis player Boris Becker and former Formula One racing driver David Coulthard.

Coming up: Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan spotted at various events.

Legendary art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai's book launch was a far cry from the usual book launches as none other than the Millennium Star and actor Amitabh Bachchan was the chief guest.

Meanwhile, Ready star Salman Khan, who is the face of Mumbai Heroes was present at the launch of the two new Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) teams.

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar made a rare appearance with brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar and sisters Asha Bhosle and Usha Mangeskar to commemorate the 70th death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore in Kolkata.

Lata Mangeshkar lights a lamp in the presence of her brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar and sisters Asha Bhosle and Usha Mangeskar during a ceremony in Kolkata to commemorate the 70th death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, Hridaynath Mangeshkar,Usha Mangeskar exchange greetings with audience during the programme.

Big B poses for the shutterbugs with Nitin Desai and Uddhav Thackeray.

Amitabh seemed gratified to meet his on-screen mother. He later tweeted saying, "Another high .. met Sulochana ji in the audience tonight .. a graceful Mother in most of my films.. touched feet and took blessings!"

Art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai has something to say but only for Big B's ears.

Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra is engrossed in talks with Amitabh; the two are working together in the 2012 film Taalismaan.

Nitin Chandrakant Desai was overcome with emotion as Big B graced the occasion and he took the blessings of the veteran actor to show his gratitude.

The Executive President of Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray, who was special guest at the event, unveils the book on legendary art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai with Amitabh Bachchan.

Special guest Uddhav Thackeray attended the event with his wife.

Author Nitin Desai dressed formal for the occasion with a white coat teamed with pin-striped trousers.

Munnabhai director Raju Hirani was spotted at the do sans his producer-friend Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Delhi Belly director Abhinay Deo was seen at the event.

Marathi actress Asawari Joshi looked ethnic in black and white saree with a matching clutch bag to go with it.

Actress team of mom Shubha Khote and daughter Bhavana Balsaver were all smiles at the do.

Mangal Pandey director Ketan Mehta at the book launch.

Seasoned Marathi actor Makarand Deshpande at the dais.

Actor Manoj Joshi, who looked casual in a pair of jeans was seen with his wife.

TV, film and theatre actress Mita Vashisht looked pretty in a golden saree.

Ad film director Prahlad Kakkar with actress Vidya Malvade and the man of the moment, Nitin Desai.

Singer Sudesh Bhonsle was only too pleased to pose for the cameras in the company of his wife.

Well-respected actress, Sulochana Devi was happy to interact with fellow actors.

Singer Suresh Wadkar with singer wife Padma.

Singer Udit Narayan was all smiles for the cameras.

Actress Varsha Usgaonkar looked pretty in a blue suit.

Actress Vidya Malvade matches a green bag with her dress.

Marathi actor Yatin Karyekar was busy interacting with his fellow actors at the book release.

The success of the Celebrity Cricket League's (CCL) first season has prompted the organisers to make it bigger and better. Keeping the momentum, CCL introduced two new teams, Bangla and Malayalam, at an event organised over the weekend in Mumbai.

Among those present were actor Salman Khan, the face of Mumbai Heroes, along with team members Sohail Khan and Suneil Shetty.

Actress Sridevi and husband Boney Kapoor reportedly purchased the Bangla Celebrity Cricket League franchise along with the Sahara group. Boney seems to be taking tips from Salman on how to manage a team of celebrities.

Actor Prateik Babbar was at his casual best as he was out promoting his upcoming flick My Friend Pinto.

The actor looked cool in his black T-shirt which he paired with blue denims, and a hat, akin to his character in the film.

Prateik Babbar was promoting his movie at NM College in Mumbai where he interacted with the college students, and played games with them.

The actor also gave away My Friend Pinto T-shirts to the students.