Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
The long awaited book was launched by Bollywood A-listers on June 9 in Mumbai.
Dilip Kumar's biography was launched with much fanfare at the Grand Hyatt in Santa Cruz, a western Mumbai suburb.
Bollywood's biggest stars and veterans attended the do.
Aamir Khan was joined by wife Kiran Rao and mum Zeenat Hussain.
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Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu
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The thespian, seen here arriving for the do, was escorted by wife Saira Banu.
The biography, titled Substance and Shadow, is written by Uday Tara Nayar, a close family friend of the veteran.
Amitabh Bachchan
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Amitabh Bachchan, who unveiled the book along with Aamir and Dharmendra, arrives.
Priyanka Chopra
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Priyanka Chopra looked lovely in her black and gold Sabyasachi sari.
She lit the inaugural lamp with Vyjayantimala and Madhuri Dixit.
Ayub Khan, Karan Johar
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Dilip Kumar's nephew, actor Ayub Khan, and filmmaker Karan Johar were also spotted.
Zeenat Aman
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Yesteryear actress Zeenat Aman waves to shutterbugs.
Subhash Ghai and Salim Khan
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Filmmaker Subhash Ghai and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan were all smiles as they arrived to the do.
Johnny Lever and Abbas-Mustan
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Comedian Johnny Lever poses for pictures with filmmaker duo Abbas-Mustan.
Deepti Naval
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Deepti Naval, photographed at the unveiling.
Danny Denzongpa, Jeetendra
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Veteran actors Danny Denzongpa and Jeetendra arrive.
Anil and Tina Ambani
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Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, seen here with wife Tina Ambani and mother Kokilaben.
Vyjayanthimala
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Yesteryear star Vyjayanthimala arrives.
The actress has worked with Dilip Kumar in several notable films like Naya Daur, Devdas, Madhumati and Ganga Jamuna.
Chandrashekhar
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Former actor Chandrashekhar, being escorted to the venue.
Ayan Mukherji
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani director Ayan Mukerji was accompanied by father Deb Mukherjee (far left), actress Shammi, cousin Sharbani Mukerjee and mother Manisha.
Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal
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24 actress Mandira Bedi and her husband Raj Kaushal arrive.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali was also in attendance.
Prem Chopra
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Dilip Kumar's costar in films like Bairaag, Kranti and Dastaan, veteran actor Prem Chopra arrived with wife Uma.
Pankaj Udhas
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Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas and wife Farida pose for pictures.
Farida Jalal
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Actress Farida Jalal put in a rare appearance.
Priya Dutt
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Priya Dutt was joined by husband Owen Roncon.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
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Sitar maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and his son Ayaan Ali Khan smile for the cameras.
Sharman Joshi
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Sharman Joshi was spotted with wife Prerna Chopra.
Bappi Lahiri
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Music composer Bappi Lahiri and his wife Chitrani arrive.
Riteish Deshmukh
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Humshakals actor Riteish Deshmukh was also among the invited guests.
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