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PIX: Akshay, Abhishek attend Riteish's premiere party

Last updated on: January 3, 2013 15:30 IST
Inder Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan Genelia D'souza

Riteish Deshmukh held a grand premiere for his first Marathi production Balak Palak, and his friends from the film industry turned up to support him.

Balak Palak is a fun film focusing on sex education among children. It will help parents realise how important it is to communicate well with their child.

The premiere was attended by Riteish's close friend Abhishek Bachchan and his Masti director Inder Kumar. Riteish's wife Genelia joins them for a picture.

Click Next to see the guests at the premiere.

The Deshmukhs

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Ritesh Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Honey Bhagnani, Dheeraj Deshmukh, Vasu Bhagnani

Riteish's brother Dheeraj and his wife Honey Bhagnani also attended the premiere.

Honey's father Vashu Bhagnani, who had produced Riteish's second film Out Of Control, was also present.

Akshay Kumar

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Akshay Kumar

Riteish shares a great rapport with Akshay Kumar, his co-star of films like the Housefull series and Heyy Babyy.

Vivek Oberoi

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Vivek Oberoi with wife Priyanka

Vivek Oberoi arrived with his pregnant wife Priyanka. The couple are expecting their first child next month.

Ravi Jadhav, Govinda

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Ravi Jadhav and Govinda

Balak Palak director Ravi Jadhav (left) has made critically acclaimed films like Natarang and Balgandharva earlier.

Govinda, who has taken a sabbatical from Bollywood films, was spotted at the premiere.

Vishal Dadlani, VJ Ramona

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Vishal Dadlani, VJ Ramona

Vishal Dadlani of Vishal-Shekhar musical duo came with VJ Ramona.

Sajid Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez

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Sajid Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez

Riteish Deshmukh's close friend Sajid Khan arrived with his actress girlfriend Jacqueline Fernandez.

Suneil Shetty, Nishikant Kamat

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Suneil Shetty, Nishikant Kamat

Suneil Shetty and Mumbai Meri Jaan director Nishikanth Kamat share a laugh.

The Gowarikers

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Avinash and Ashutosh Gowariker

Ashutosh Gowariker arrived with his photographer brother Avinash.

Shreyas Talpade, Anushka Dandekar, Shirish Kunder

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Shreyas Talpade, Anushka Dandekar, Shirish Kunder

Director Shirish Kunder, actor Shreyas Talpade and VJ-turned-actress Anushka Dandekar were also at the premiere.