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PIX: Amitabh, Rekha, Mangeshkars attend Mai premiere

While Asha Bhosle's acting debut Mai opened in theatres today, the film's glitzy premiere at Cinemax Andheri, a western Mumbai suburb, on January 31 was attended by several Bollywood A-listers.

Asha Bhosle, who plays the titular character in the film (Mai means mother in Marathi), arrived for the screening with siblings Usha and Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Elder sister Lata Mangeshkar gave the event a miss.

Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha

Amitabh Bachchan turned up for the screening solo.

Shatrughan Sinha, who had a bypass surgery last year, was joined by wife Poonam.

Sridevi

Sridevi, who's lip-synched to many hit Asha Bhosle renditions in her movies, arrived in a satin top and black pumps.

Rekha

Rekha, in all her kanjeevaram glory, was also present.

Tanisha, Tanuja and Kajol

Yesteryear actress Tanuja, flanked by her actress daughters Tanisha and Kajol, arrives.

Farah Khan and Anil Kapoor

Race 2 actor Anil Kapoor, who looked unusually thin in his casual attire, posed for pictures with choreographer/director Farah Khan.

Sonam Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor

Close on Kapoor's heels was daughter Sonam Kapoor, looking lovely in a Kallol Datta sari and statement necklace.

Starlet Shraddha Kapoor chose to go the sari route as well.

Kolhapure sisters

Shraddha's mother Shivangi joined her sisters -- Tejaswini and Padmini Kolhapure and brothers-in-law Tutu Sharma and Pankaj Saraswat.

Riteish Deshmukh

Riteish Deshmukh spotted at the screening.

Baba and Tanvi Azmi

Baba and Tanvi Azmi pose for pictures.

Ashwini Bhave and Poonam Dhillon

Yesteryear actresses Ashwini Bhave and Poonam Dhillon at the premiere.

Jackie Shroff

Playback singer Sudesh Bhosle poses with his wife and Jackie Shroff.

Mala Sinha

Veteran actress Mala Sinha made a rare appearance at the screening.

Talat Aziz

Noted gazal singer Talat Aziz at the premiere.