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PIX: Salman, Aamir, Sonakshi at Dabangg 2 premiere

Last updated on: December 21, 2012 16:47 IST
Salman Khan

Salman Khan starrer Dabangg 2, one of the most eagerly awaited and closely followed films of the, hit the marquee today, December 21.

After a special screening for friends on December 18, the Khan family and their friends from the industry attended a grander screening of the film at the PVR in Kurla, suburban Mumbai.

Practically the entire film industry turned up for the screening, barring some obvious absentees.

Salman Khan, who arrived with his bodyguard Shera and brother Arbaaz Khan in tow, packed in a brief performance for his fans.

Sonakshi Sinha

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Alvira Khan agnihotri, Sharmila Thackeray and Malaika Arora Khan

The Dabangg leading lady, Sonakshi Sinha looked striking in her black and pink outfit.

She was accompanied by mum Poonam Sinha, who'd attended the first screening of the film too.

Aamir Khan and Anil Kapoor

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Aamir Khan and Anil Kapoor

Salman's good friend Aamir Khan turned up to watch the film. Salman's No Entry costar Anil Kapoor was also in attendance.

Arpita, Sohail and Seema Khan

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Arpita, Sohail and Seema Khan

The youngest Khan brother Sohail was accompanied by wife Seema and younger sister Arpita.

Karan Johar and Farhan Akhtar

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Karan Johar and Farhan Akhtar

Filmmakers Karan Johar and Farhan Akhtar turned up to catch the potential blockbuster at the screening.

Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh

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Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh

Actor couple Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh seemed to be excited to watch the film as they posed for pictures.

Amrita Arora and Malaika Arora Khan

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Amrita Arora and Malaika Arora Khan

Malaika Arora Khan, who makes a brief appearance in the film, looked striking in her two-toned outfit.

Younger sister Amrita Arora Ladak, who welcomed her younger son Rayaan in October this year, looked pretty in her voluminous anarkali.

Chitrangada Singh and Ameesha Patel

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Chitrangada Singh and Ameesha Patel

Salman's Yeh Hai Jalwa costar Ameesha Patel and actress Chitrangada Singh were casually dressed for the do.

Sangeeta Bijlani

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Sangeeta Bijlani

One of Salman's closest friends, Sangeeta Bijlani is greeted by the supercop himself as she arrives for the screening.

Mugdha Godse and Claudia Ciesla

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Mugdha Godse and Claudia Ciesla

Pretty young things Mugdha Godse and Claudia Ciesla strike a pose for the shutterbugs.

Arjun Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor

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Arjun Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor

Actors Arjun Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor were spotted at the do.

Sooraj Barjatya and Kunal Kohli

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Sooraj Barjatya and Kunal Kohli

One of the surprise guests at the screening was filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, who is yet to come to terms with the black buck incident and is reportedly miffed with Salman.

Teri Meri Kahaani director Kunal Kohli arrives.

Sanjay Kapoor

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Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor, Baba and Anu Dewan

Sanjay Kapoor arrived with wife Maheep and friends Baba and Anu Dewan.

Neelam Kothari, who starred with Salman in Sooraj Barjatya's Hum Saath Saath Hain, was also in attendance.

Kabir Khan and Prabhu Deva

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Kabir Khan and Prabhu Deva

Ek Tha Tiger director Kabir Khan and Prabhu Deva make way to the hall.

Hazel Keech and Raveena Tandon

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Hazel Keech and Raveena Tandon

Salman's Bodyguard costar Hazel Keech and Raveena Tandon at the premiere.

Sonu Sood

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Sonu Sood with wife Sonali and son Ishant

Actor Sonu Sood, who played the buff Bhaiyyaji in the first Dabangg, arrived with wife Sonali and son Ishant.

Abhishek Kapoor and Chetan Bhagat

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Abhishek Kapoor and Chetan Bhagat

Rock On!! director Abhishek Kapoor, who's new film Kai Po Che will be up for release soon, arrived with author Chetan Bhagat.

Kai Po Che is based on Bhagat's bestselling novel Three Mistakes Of My Life.

Samita Bangargi and Ashish Chaudhary

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Samita Bangargi and Ashish Chaudhary

Actor couple Samita Bangargi and Aashish Chaudhary were also at the do.