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PIX: IIFA begins with starry Shanghai premiere

Last updated on: June 8, 2012 14:16 IST
The Shanghai team

The 13th International India Film Festival (IIFA) kicked off in Singapore with the premiere of Dibakar Banerjee's well-reviewed film Shanghai.

Banerjee looked cheerful, obviously basking in the film's critical success.

Abhay Deol and Kalki Koechlin accompanied the director while the film's biggest star Emraan Hashmi remained absent.

Bipasha Basu

Last updated on: June 8, 2012 14:16 IST
Bipasha Basu

The brand ambassador of IIFA, Bipasha Basu, made a stunning picture on the red carpet.

Neha Dhupia, Sonu Sood and Hazel Keech

Last updated on: June 8, 2012 14:16 IST
Neha Dhupia, Sonu Sood and Hazel Keech

Sonu Sood was flanked by beauties Neha Dhupia and Bodyguard's Hazel Keech.

Chitrangada Singh

Last updated on: June 8, 2012 14:16 IST
Chitrangada Singh

Chitrangada Singh wore a Bengali lal-paar sari, possibly to show support to Shanghai's Bengali director?

Andrea Geremiah, Kamal Haasan and Pooja Kumar

Last updated on: June 8, 2012 14:16 IST
Andrea Geremiah, Kamal Haasan and Pooja Kumar

Kamaal Haasan is flanked by his Vishwaroopam actresses, Andrea Geremiah and Pooja Kumar.

Not many know that Geremiah started her movie career as a playback singer in south movies.

Ayushman Khurana

Last updated on: June 8, 2012 14:16 IST
Ayushman Khurana

After making a successful debut in Bollywood with Vicky Donor, TV actor Ayushman Khurana explored his colourful side on the IIFA red carpet.