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PIX: Anushka, Sridevi, Rani, Akshay at Yash Chopra Memorial Award

Last updated on: October 21, 2013 11:12 IST

Image: Anushka Sharma
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

The inaugural Yash Chopra Memorial Award, founded by industrialist and MP T Subbarami Reddy and Anu and Shashi Ranjan, saw several film industry bigwigs turn up in support.

Singing doyen Lata Mangeshkar was felicitated with the award -- which comes with a prize money of Rs 10 lakh and will be conferred upon one outstanding film personality each year -- at a glitzy ceremony held over the weekend at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.

Anushka Sharma, who starred in Yash Chopra's swan song Jab Tak Hai Jaan last year, looked resplendent in her white outfit.

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Boney Kapoor and Sridevi

Image: Boney Kapoor and Sridevi
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Chopra's Chandni leading lady Sridevi was accompanied by producer husband Boney Kapoor to the do.

 

Rani Mukerji

Image: Rani Mukerji
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

A close friend of the Chopra family, Rani Mukerji -- who we saw in many Yashraj productions including Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Veer Zaara and Ta Ra Rum Pum -- was also present.

Akshay Kumar

Image: Akshay Kumar
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Boss actor Akshay Kumar arrives for the ceremony.

Lata Mangeshkar

Image: Lata Mangeshkar
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Lata Mangeshkar, who turned up to receive her award, said, "I have come here for the memories of Yashji and the special bond that I shared with him.

"I still feel his presence in our lives and feel he is present right here in this august audience watching us all. I was advised by my doctors not to travel and stress myself at the function, but I had to be here for Yash Chopra."

Anil Kapoor

Image: Anil Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Anil Kapoor, who's received a lot of praise and support for his maiden television venture 24, was all smiles at the do.

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Hema Malini

Image: Hema Malini
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

The evergreen Hema Malini adjusts her hairdo as she arrives ahead of the ceremony.

Rashmi Thackeray

Image: Aditya Thackeray, Indira Subburami Reddy and Rashmi Thackeray
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's wife Rashmi and son Aditya Thackeray, seen here with Indira Subburami Reddy.

Pamela Chopra

Image: Pamela Chopra
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela gestures to the shutterbugs.

Pooja Bedi

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Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Former actress and model Pooja Bedi was also spotted.

Adnan Sami and Simi Garewal

Image: Adnan Sami, Simi Garewal and Roya Faryabi
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Singer Adnan Sami poses for pictures with Simi Garewal and wife Roya Faryabi.

Ramesh Sippy and Kiran Juneja

Image: Ramesh Sippy and Kiran Juneja
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy arrives with actress wife Kiran Juneja.

Alka Yagnik, Kahkashan Patel

Image: Alka Yagnik, Kahkashan Patel
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik and former starlet Kahkashan Patel -- who was oddly dressed in an outfit more appropriate for a wedding ceremony -- photographed at the do.

Roop Kumar and Sonali Rathod

Image: Roop Kumar and Sonali Rathod
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Singer couple Roop Kumar and Sonali Rathod arrives.

Goldie Behl and Sonali Bendre

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Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Sonali Bendre was photographed with filmmaker husband Goldie Behl.

Madhoo Shah, Ratan Rajput

Image: Madhoo Shah, Ratan Rajput
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Madhoo Shah and actress Ratan Rajput, who recently got evicted from the Bigg Boss 7 house were also on the guest list.

Bappi Lahiri

Image: Bappi Lahiri
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Music composer Bappi Lahiri was in his element as he made an appearance.

Subhash Ghai

Image: Subhash Ghai
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Director Subhash Ghai greets everybody.

Jeetendra, Dino Morea

Image: Jeetendra, Dino Morea
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Jeetendra, Dino Morea pose for pictures.

Siddharth Kak

Image: Siddharth Kak with wife
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Surbhi host Siddharth Kak, with actress wife Gita Siddharth.

Manish Tewari, T Subburami Reddy and Praful Patel

Image: Manish Tewari, T Subburami Reddy and Praful Patel
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

T Subburami Reddy addresses the media as Union Information and Broadcast Minister Manish Tewari and MP Praful Patel look on.

Satish Shah

Image: Satish Shah with wife
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Veteran actor Satish Shah was joined by wife Madhu for the do.