Bollywoood stars descended on Bhavan's College grounds in Andheri, a western Mumbai suburb, to kick off the second Big Star Entertainment Awards.

Kareena Kapoor strikes a pose in an understated sequined Namrata Joshipura gown at the awards show.

Salman Khan, who's rarely spotted at award shows these days, looked dapper in a suit as he arrived for the do.

The Bodyguard actor was quite a hit at the show as he took to the stage for a performance.

Ranbir Kapoor, who's film Rockstar was nominated in the Most Entertaining Film of the Year category, arrived for the show in semi formals.

Amitabh Bachchan, who was nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in Aarakshan, arrived solo.

Dia Mirza looked striking in a black Rocky S sequinned gown and attended the show with beau Sahil Sangha.

Sonali Bendre was quite a sight in a black one-shouldered number.

Starlets Poonam Pandey and Rakhi Sawant, like everybody else, arrived in black for the show.

Manoj Bajpai and Tamil actor Dhanush broke the monotony of black with their white and blue ensemble.

The event also marked Dhanush's first live performance as he brought the house down with his famous Kolaveri Di song.

Bonhomie was in the air as filmmakers Madhur Bhandarkar and Sudhir Mishra happily posed for pictures on the red carpet.

Monica Bedi made a rare public appearance while Always Kabhi Kabhi actress Zoa Morani was spotted at the do too.

The guest list also included Kirron Kher, TV actress Sakshi Tanwar, The Dirty Picture director Milan Luthria and producer Ekta Kapoor.