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PIX: Madhuri, Kalki, Huma at Dedh Ishqiya premiere

Madhuri Dixit's eagerly awaited comeback film Dedh Ishqiya opens in theatres today. A look at the film's star-studded premiere in Mumbai on January 9.

Madhuri Dixit may have stayed away from films for a long time but when she turned up at the premiere of her comeback film, Abhishek Chauney's Dedh Ishqiya, she was greeted with applause from her fans, who waited outside Cinemax, Versova, in the western suburb of Mumbai, to get a glimpse of her.

The actress walked in with husband Dr Sriram Nene.

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Huma Qureshi

The beautiful Huma Qureshi, who plays Madhuri's constant companion in the film named Muniya, donned a Manish Malhotra outfit for the do.

Kalki Koechlin

Kalki Koechlin, who will be seen in director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK's Happy ending this year, went the sari route in a printed number.

The actress, when asked about her appearance for a film that also starred Huma Qureshi, retorted, "I'm not going to waste my time on this question, sorry."

Incidentally, the actress turns 30 today, January 10.

Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti

Arshad Warsi, who reprises his role as the flippant Babban in the Ishqiya sequel, arrived with wife Maria Goretti.

Dressed in an exceptionally striking Payal Singhal sari, Maria turned heads at the premiere.

Abhishek Chaubey, Tannishtha chatterjee, Adil Hussain

Director Abhishek Chaubey was joined by actors Tannishtha Chatterjee and Adil Hussain at the do.

Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj

Vishal Bhardwaj, who composed the film's music and was a co-writer on the screenplay with Chaubey and Gulzar, arrived with singer wife Rekha.

Manish Paul

Comedian and Mickey Virus actor Manish Paul goofs around with the film's poster upon arrival.

Subhash Ghai

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai was also spotted at the screening.

Sudhir Mishra

Director Sudhir Mishra, photographed at the do.

Vijay Raaz

Actor Vijay Raaz, who delivers an outstanding performance as the villain in the film, was also in attendance.

Anubhav Sinha

Ra.One director Anubhav Sinha arrives.

Amit Sadh

Kai Po Che actor Amit Sadh arrives.

Dabboo and Manisha Ratnani

Ace photographer Dabboo Ratnani was joined by wife Manisha.

The lensman recently unveiled his 2014 calendar with a star-studded bash.

Rashmi Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's wife Rashmi Thackeray was also present.