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PIX: Shah Rukh-Priyanka attend Karan Johar's bash

Last updated on: May 26, 2012 13:10 IST
Karan Johar  with mother Hiroo and Manish Malhotra

Director Karan Johar celebrated his 40th birthday with the who's who of the film industry on May 25. 

Looking elegant in a well-fitted tuxedo, Johar walked the red carpet with his mother Hiroo. 

The host of the evening was close friend and designer Manish Malhotra, who had planned the entire party, including the outfits for many of the guests!

Here's a look at the stars who arrived. 

 


Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan

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Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan

Good friend Shah Rukh Khan, who has been in the eye of controversy recently, arrived with wife Gauri.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

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Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan arrived with wife Kiran Rao

While most celebrities opted for evening gowns, Rao picked a sari for the evening.

Kajol and Tannisha

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Tannisha and Kajol
Kajol chose a sheer silver outfit while sister Tannisha wore black.


Priyanka Chopra

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Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra looked stunning in her golden Dolce & Gabbana gown, and put to rest all the rumours about her alleged fallout with Karan Johar.

Karisma and Kareena Kapoor

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Karisma and Kareena Kapoor

Sisters Karisma and Kareena Kapoor arrived together.

Karisma looked elegant in her black bandage dress while Kareena wore a short printed dress.

Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan

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Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan

Hrithik Roshan looked dapper in a grey suit, as he arrived with wife Sussanne.


Bipasha Basu

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Bipasha Basu
Bipasha Basu dazzled in a backless black gown, and showed off her perfect curves.


Rani Mukerji

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Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji wore an unflattering silver satin gown to the party.

Tabu and Kalki Koechlin

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Tabu and Kalki Koechlin

Tabu made a rare appearance, and looked pretty in a pink maxi dress. 


Kalki Koechlin, who had just returned from the Cannes film festival, wore a red gown. 

 


 



Malaika and Amrita Arora

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Malaika and Amrita Arora

Malaika Arora Khan wore a printed outfit with plunging neckline while her pregnant sister Amrita took the formal route.


Sonakshi Sinha

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Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha took a break from her Rowdy Rathore promotions, and decided to party with Karan Johar instead!

Jaya Bachchan

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Jaya Bachchan
Jaya Bachchan, who worked with Karan Johar in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, arrives at the venue.


The Big Reunion

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Manyata Dutt, Sanjay Dutt, Owen Roncon, Priya Dutt,  Namrata Dutt and Kumar Gaurav

Sanjay Dutt looked dashing in a white Pathani, as he arrived with wife Manyata.


Also present at the party were Sanju's sisters Priya Dutt, with her husband Owen Roncon, and Namrata Dutt, with her husband Kumar Gaurav.


Arpita Khan, Nargis Fakhri and Anushka Sharma

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Arpita Khan, Nargis Fakhri and Anushka Sharma

Actresses Anushka Sharma and Nargis Fakhri and Salman Khan's sister Arpita pose at the red carpet.

Though Salman was invited for the party, he could not attend as he was shooting abroad.


Ali Zafar and Imran Khan

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Ali Zafar, Ayesha Fazli, Avanatika Malik and Imran Khan

Ali Zafar and Imran Khan came with their wives Ayesha Fazli and Avantika Malik respectively. Both actors chose to wear a bow tie for the evening.


Parineeti Chopra and Vaibhavi Merchant

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Parineeti Chopra and Vaibhavi Merchant
Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant and actress Parineeti Chopra chose blue for the party.


Asin, Parmeshwar Godrej and Simmi Garewal

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Asin, Parmeshwar Godrej and Simmi Garewal
The ladies in white -- Asin, Parmeshwar Godrej and Simi Garewal -- were all smiles as they posed for photographers.


Shamita Shetty, Dia Mirza and Urmila Matondkar

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Shamita Shetty, Dia Mirza and Urmila Matondkar

Shamita Shetty, Dia Mirza and Urmila Matondkar were also present at the party.

The Kapoors

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Left: Anil and Sunita Kapoor. Right: Rishi and Neetu Kapoor,
Rishi Kapoor, who received rave reviews recently for his work in Karan Johar's Agneepath looked neat in a tuxedo, as he arrived with wife Neetu Kapoor.

Anil Kapoor was all smiles as he arrived with wife Sunita Kapoor.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza

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Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza

Newlyweds Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza share a laugh, as they posed for the shutterbugs.

Rohit Shetty, Sajid Khan and Akshay Kumar

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Rohit Shetty, Sajid Khan and Akshay Kumar

Director Rohit Shetty (who has signed up Johar's Chennai Express) turned up at the party, along with Akshay Kumar and Shahid Kapoor.

Raveena Tandon, Anil Thadani, Sonali Bendre, Golide Behl, Leander Paes and Rhea Pillai

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Raveena Tandon, Anil Thadani, Sonali Bendre,  Golide Behl, Leander Paes and Rhea Pillai

Raveena Tandon, Sonali Bendre and Rhea Pillai arrived with their respective husbands, Anil Thadani, Golide Behl and Leander Paes.


We Are Family!

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Jeetendra, Tusshar Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor
Jeetendra came with his family -- wife Shobha, son Tusshar and daughter Ekta.


Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor

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Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor

Arjun Kapoor, who made his movie debut in the recent big hit Ishaqzaade, was seen with sister Anshula Kapoor, and cousin Harshwardhan (Anil Kapoor's son) and uncle Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor.

The Family Men!

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Boman Irani with wife Zenobia and Kayoze. Anupam Kher with Kirron Kherand Sikaner Kher

Boman Irani and Anupam Kher arrived with their respective families. 

Boman's son Kayoze will be making his acting debut in Karan Johar's upcoming film Student Of The Year.

The Akhtar family

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Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Farhan Akhtar and Adhuna Akhtar
Javed Akhtar arrived with wife Shabana Azmi. 

Javed's son Farhan arrived with wife Adhuna.