PIX: Vaani Kapoor, Deepika, Big B, Salman at Filmfare awards
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The 59th Filmfare awards saw quite the turnout from the film fraternity.
The awards season is underway and the 59th Filmfare awards, held over the weekend at Yash Raj studio in Andheri, a western Mumbai suburb, saw Bollywood's biggest stars make glamorous appearances on the red carpet.
Shuddh Desi Romance stunner Vaani Kapoor, who picked up the Best Debut award, donned a jaw-dropping cutout dress for the do.
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Image: Vaani Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Deepika Padukone
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Deepika Padukone, who looked striking in her risque Gaurav Gupta creation, picked up the Best Actress trophy for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela.
The 28-year-old was nominated for Chennai Express too in the same category.
Image: Deepika Padukone
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
The Padukones
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The actress turned up for the awards night with father Prakash, younger sister Anisha and mum Ujwala.
Veteran actress Supriya Pathak won the Best Actress in a Supporting role for Ram-Leela.
Image: Prakash, Anisha, Deepika and Ujjwala Padukone
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Amitabh Bachchan
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Amitabh Bachchan arrived solo for the do.
Image: Amitabh Bachchan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Salman Khan
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Salman Khan, whose new film Jai Ho opened in theatres last Friday, was also in attendance at the awards show.
Image: Salman Khan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Priyanka Chopra
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Priyanka Chopra, who co-hosted the show with Ranbir Kapoor (not in the picture), dazzled in her Alexander McQueen gown and a very stylish hairdo.
Image: Priyanka Chopra
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Ranveer Singh
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Ranveer Singh was a riot on stage as he performed on some of his latest hits.
He was nominated in the Best Actor category for his work in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, along with Dhanush (Raanjhanaa), Hrithik Roshan (Krrish 3), Shah Rukh Khan (Chennai Express), Farhan Akhtar (Bhaag Milkha Bhaag) and Ranbir Kapoor (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani).
Farhan won the award.
Image: Ranveer Singh
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Dhanush, Rajkummar Rao, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
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Shahid actor Rajkummar Rao picked up the Critics' Best Actor nod and Dhanush won the Best Debut award for Raanjhanaa.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui picked up the Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Lunchbox while director Ritesh Batra (not in the picture) won the Best Director (Debut) and Critics' Best Film.
Image: Dhanush, Rajkummar Rao, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Prachi Desai
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Actress Prachi Desai worked her gorgeous Swapnil Shinde gown on the red carpet.
Image: Prachi Desai
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Adhuna and Farhan Akhtar
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Best Actor winner Farhan Akhtar poses on the red carpet with wife Adhuna.
His film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag also won the Best Director trophy for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Image: Adhuna and Farhan Akhtar
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Ritesh Sidhwani, Shabana Azmi, Zoya and Javed Akhtar
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Farhan's close friend and co-founder of Excel Entertainment Ritesh Sidhwani was spotted with the rest of the Akhtar family -- Shabana Azmi, Zoya and Javed.
Image: Ritesh Sidhwani, Shabana Azmi, Zoya and Javed Akhtar
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Madhur Bhandarkar, Onir and Manish Paul
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Directors Madhur Bhandarkar and Onir and actor-comedian Manish Paul were also spotted.
Image: Madhur Bhandarkar, Onir and Manish Paul
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Karisma Kapoor
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Karisma Kapoor made heads turn in stunning Anamika Khanna couture.
Image: Karisma Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Shruti Haasan
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Meanwhile, it was a black Gauri & Nainika gown with a plunging back for actress Shruti Haasan.
Image: Shruti Haasan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Shahid Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor
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Actors Shahid Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor turned on their charm in fine suits for the occasion.
Image: Shahid Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Tamannaah, Konkona Sen Sharma
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Tamannaah went for a Gauri & Nainika gown too while Konkona Sen Sharma looked stunning in her Rohit Bal outfit.
Image: Tamannaah, Konkona Sen Sharma
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Sophie Choudry
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Actress-singer Sophie Choudry turns up the heat in a red strapless number.
Image: Sophie Choudry
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemmu
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War Chhodo Na Yaar actress Soha Ali Khan arrived with beau Kunal Khemmu.
Image: Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemmu
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Neha Dhupia
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Neha Dhupia, dressed in black and cream separates, looked gorgeous.
Image: Neha Dhupia
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak
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Actor couple Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak turned up with daughter Sanah.
Image: Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak with daughter Sanah
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha
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Dia Mirza was accompanied by beau Sahil Sangha.
Image: Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Aditi Rao Hydari
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Aditi Rao Hydari, dressed in a Gaurav Gupta creation teamed with a beaded headband, smiles for the cameras.
Image: Aditi Rao Hydari
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Goldie Behl and Sonali Bendre
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Sonali Bendre arrives with husband Goldie Behl.
Image: Goldie Behl and Sonali Bendre
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Huma Qureshi
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Dedh Ishqiya actress Huma Qureshi looked lovely in her blue ruffled gown.
Image: Huma Qureshi
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Ileana D'Cruz
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Actress Ileana D'Cruz went the black route in a lacy outfit.
Image: Ileana D'Cruz
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Nimrat Kaur
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The Lunchbox debutante Nimrat Kaur was dressed in a sari for the occasion.
Image: Nimrat Kaur
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Kalki Koechlin and Gulshan Devaiah
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Kalki Koechlin arrived with her Shaitaan costar Gulshan Devaiah.
Image: Kalki Koechlin and Gulshan Devaiah
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Richa Chaddha, Swara Bhaskar and Pallavi Sharda
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Actresses Richa Chaddha, Swara Bhaskar and Pallavi Sharda pose for pictures.
Image: Richa Chaddha, Swara Bhaskar and Pallavi Sharda
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Vivek Oberoi, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Aftar Shivdasani
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Neil Nitin Mukesh poses for pictures with Vivek Oberoi and his wife Priyanka Alva.
Vivek's Grand Masti costar Aftab Shivdasani turned up with fiancee Nin Dusanj.
Image: Vivek Oberoi, Priyanka Alva, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Nin Dusanj and Aftar Shivdasani
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
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