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PIX: Bollywood parties with Ambanis, UN Secretary General

Last updated on: April 30, 2012 11:35 IST

Image: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

After hosting a party in the the honour of Sachin Tendulkar last month, Mukesh and Nita Ambani entertained UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and his wife Yoo Soon-Taek over dinner this weekend at Antilla, the couple's plush home in South Mumbai.

Apart from Mumbai's distinguished set, a select few from Bollywood were also invited.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen arriving at the party.

 

Aamir Khan and Vinod Khanna

Image: Aamir Khan and Vinod Khanna
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Aamir Khan was spotted along side Vinod Khanna at the entrance as they got out of their cars.

Kiran Rao

Image: Kiran Rao
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Filmmaker Kiran Rao was flanked by politician and designer Shaina NC (on her right) and TV actress Smriti Irani.

Anil Kapoor and Imran Khan

Image: Anil Kapoor and Imran Khan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Imran  Khan and Anil Kapoor dressed up in sharp suits for the dinner.

Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon

Image: Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Actresses Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon were also at the dinner.

While Karisma attended solo, Raveena was accompanied by film distributor husband Anil Thadani.

Ban Ki-Moon and Yoo Soon-Taek

Image: Ban Ki-Moon and Yoo Soon-Taek
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

The UN Secretary General waves as he arrives to the venue with wife Yoo Soon-Taek.

Th diplomat reportedly delivered a rousing speech at the do, asking Bollywood stars to use their popularity to create awareness among the less privileged.

Leander Paes and Ashutosh Gowariker

Image: Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai, Ashutosh Gowariker and Sunita Gowariker
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Tennis ace Leander Paes and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker arrived with their better halves for the power dinner.

Farhan Akhtar

Image: Farhan Akhtar
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Actor/director Farhan Akhtar was also among the invited guests.

Rajiv Shukla and Aditya Thackeray

Image: Rajiv Shukla and Aditya Thackeray
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Journalist and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Shukla and Uddhav Thackeray's son Aditya Thackeray were also spotted arriving for the do.

Mukesh Ambani

Image: Mukesh Ambani
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Host Mukesh Ambani was photographed at the entrance receiving guests.

Kirron Kher

Image: Kirron Kher
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Kirron Kher was a vision in her exquisite sari and accessories.

Yash Chopra

Image: Yash Chopra
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Director/Producer Yash Chopra was also at the dinner.