Oscars 2011: Mallika rocks the red carpet

Image: Mallika Sherawat
Photographs: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards saw a generous slice of India on the red carpet.

Here are some pictures of the stars, as they made their way to the Kodak theatre in California, to catch the big event.

We start off with Mallika Sherawat, looking smashing in white.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Photographs: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Aishwarya Rai arrived with husband Abhishek Bachchan. The other Indian talent we spotted on the red carpet was Oscar-nominee A R Rahman.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Michelle Williams

Oscar nominee Michelle Williams (Blue Valentine) arrives for the Oscar ceremony.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Mila Kunis
Photographs: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Actress Mila Kunis, who co-stars in the Oscar-nominated film Black Swan, looks as elegant on the red carpet as she does in the film.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Cate Blanchett
Photographs: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Cate Blanchett shows off her slim waist in a nicely-cut evening gown.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Nicole Kidman and Gwyneth Paltrow
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Nicole Kidman and Gwyneth Paltrow have a chat on the red carpet. Nicole, who arrived with husband Keith Urban (not in the picture), has been nominated for her role in Rabbit Hole.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Helena Bonham Carter
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Helena Bonham Carter shows off the British flag, as she walks down the red carpet. Carter has been nominated for her work in The King's Speech.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Colin Firth and wife Livia Giuggioli
Photographs: REUTERS/Gary Hershorn

Helena's co-star in The King's Speech Colin Firth arrives with his wife Livia Giuggioli. Firth is the favourite to win the Best Actor award for the film.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Penelope Cruz, who gave birth to a baby boy last month, seems to be getting back her shapely figure. She arrives with husband Javier Bardem.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Sharon Stone
Photographs: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Sharon Stone picks black for the red carpet.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Jennifer Lawrence
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Jennifer Lawrence strikes a pose on the red carpet. The actress has been nominated in the Best Actress category for her work in Winter's Bone.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Helen Mirren
Photographs: John Shearer/Getty Images

The queen arrives! Helen Mirren makes a regal picture on the red carpet.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Model Camila Alves with Matthew McConaughey
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Matthew McConaughey arrives with model Camila Alves.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Natalie Portman
Photographs: John Shearer/Getty Images

Natalie Portman shows off her baby bump in this purple number. She's the favourite to win the Best Actress award for Black Swan.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Justin Timberlake and his mother Lynn Harless
Photographs: John Shearer/Getty Images

Singer Justin Timberlake, who showed us he could act in The Social Network, arrives with his mother Lynn Harless.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Steven Spielberg and daughter Destry Allyn
Photographs: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Director Steven Spielberg arrives with his daughter Destiny Allyn.

Oscars 2011: On The Red Carpet

Image: Anne Hathway
Photographs: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Oscar co-host Anne Hathway -- along with James Franco -- looks pretty in red.