A look:
Former Bigg Boss winner Gauahar Khan turns up in a barely recognisable avatar.
TV czarina Ekta Kapoor, looking visibly thin, is escorted to the show by her entourage.
Comedienne Bharti Singh smiles for the cameras.
Actress Rati Agnihotri, in cheery yellow.
A more formally dressed Nakuul Mehta strikes a flawless pose with wife Jankee Parekh on the red carpet.
Music composer Anu Malik arrives.
Former Bigg Boss enfant terrible Ejaz Khan leads the way.
Music composer and singer duo, Harmeet and Manmeet of Meet Brothers.
Ace playback singer Harshdeep Kaur, spotted at the do.
Prem Chopra greets the gathered guests.
So does veteran actor Anjan Srivastav, who is joined by wife Madhu on the red carpet.
T-series head Bhushan Kumar's sister Tulsi Kumar strikes a pose in a striking gold and black number.
TV couple Sai Deodhar and Shakti Anand bring their daughter along.
Actor Liliput makes a rare appearance.
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
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