The begum and other beauties

The premiere of just-released movie Dedh Ishqiya was a glamorous affair in Mumbai on Thursday night (January 9).

Lead actress Madhuri Dixit, making a comeback as Begum Para, led a bevy of regally-clad beauties in a midnight blue Manish Malhotra anarkali.

The premiere of just-released movie Dedh Ishqiya was a glamorous affair in Mumbai on Thursday night (January 9).

Lead actress Madhuri Dixit, making a comeback as Begum Para, led a bevy of regally-clad beauties in a midnight blue Manish Malhotra anarkali.

Madhuri Dixit arrived with husband Dr Sriram Nene who looked dapper in a black suit.
Co-star Huma Qureshi also chose a Manish Malhotra anarkali but in pink.
Kalki Koechlin was ethnic yet trendy in a striking black and white sari paired with a red blouse.

Arshad Warsi, who plays the role of Babban in the movie, arrived at the event with wife Maria Goretti, who wore an unusual Payal Singhal outfit of a colour-blocked sari and high-low blouse.
Producer and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj came with wife, singer Rekha Bhardwaj.
TV anchor Manish Paul also attended the premiere.