PIX: Rishi Kapoor, Neelam, Prem Chopra lead protests against BMC

Pali Hill's distinguished residents come to its rescue.

The residents of Pali Hill, one of the tonier neighbourhoods of Bandra, a western Mumbai suburb, took to the streets to protest against BMC's recent move to allow hawking zones in the area.

Leading the pack was a miffed Rishi Kapoor -- a hawking zone has been demarcated right outside his bungalow Krishna Raj.

A look at other stars who joined the actor:

Actress-jewellery designer Neelam Kothari joins Rishi Kapoor in the protest.

A fan clicks a selfie with veteran actor Prem Chopra.

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra (in a blue jacket) stands in line with fellow Pali Hill residents.

Music composer Vishal Dadlani holds up a 'Don't kill our Hill' placard.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra arrives with wife P S Bharathi.

Filmmaker Kunal Deshmukh lends support to the cause.

Residents take part in the peaceful protests.

Neelam Kothari sings the petition to get hawkers out of Pali Hill.

Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar