On Thursday night, the founding chairperson of Indian Super League Nita Ambani caught up with the owners of the ISL clubs ahead of its 2016 football season.

While Ranbir Kapoor mingled with Nita's son Akash, Abhishek Bachchan caught up with Varun Dhawan.

Ranbir Kapoor, owner of Mumbai City FC, looks dapper for the meeting.

He poses for the shutterbugs with Akash Ambani.

Varun Dhawan, who will next be seen in Badrinath Ki Dulhania, keeps his look casual for the evening.

Varun gets busy chatting with Abhishek Bachchan, the owner of Chennaiyin FC.

John Abraham, who is gearing up for the release his film Force 2, arrives.

He owns the NorthEast United FC club.

Ranbir, Abhishek and John pose with Nita Ambani and the rest of the members.

Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar