Imran Khan in New Look

After portraying a Delhi lad in Delhi Belly, Imran Khan is now all set to play a Mumbai ka tapori in his upcoming film, directed by Milan Luthria.

Though the actor is currently travelling abroad, he doesn’t want the distance to come in the way of his preparations for the role. Following the footsteps of his maamujaan Aamir who played a similar role in Rangeela, Imran Khan has been sending his stylists to the innermost corners of Mumbai.

As a result, they have been making the rounds of the underbellies of the city including areas such as Bhendi Bazaar, Mohammad Ali Road, Nagpada, Sakinaka, Dongri, Dharavi, etc to research on how the inhabitant taporis really dress nowadays.

Our sources say that the actor wants to make sure his dressing is authentic and not make-believe, hence all the efforts. “Imran Khan has taken upon himself to seek perfection and not go with the clichés when it comes to his onscreen persona. Therefore he has sent his designers in the areas where he can find the authentic tapori look,” the source also adds.



By: Mid Day

Kareena Kapoor turned director for Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Every actor in the Kapoor clan seems to have a penchant for direction too. After cousin Ranbir, who directed a brief sequence in his last flick, Rockstar, it was time for Kareena to don the director’s hat. The actor recently directed a scene in her next, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. The film’s director, Shakun Batra, wanted Bebo and her co-star Imran Khan to shoot a scene in Las Vegas, where they’d have to behave drunk on the streets. 

Apparently, he wanted natural reactions from the public without anyone realising that they were being filmed.  

“When Kareena and Imran were told about it,  they seemed a little unsure. But later, she took charge of the entire shoot and after rehearsing it with Imran, they shot the sequence with ease. Kareena led the way and almost directed the entire sequence,” says a source. 

Batra confirmed this saying “I wanted people to react naturally towards them. It was a fun sight. Bebo took the lead, and with Imran, behaved like they were actually drunk, lying down on escalators, making faces at others and giving strangers high fives. It has turned out to be a very natural sequence.”

However, when the makers got the scene right, they revealed to the public that they were making a film, and the people left laughing.

By Robin Bansal, Hindustan Times

Katrina Kaif Slapped Imran Khan 16 Times

With her recent success of ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’, Katrina Kaif in an exclusive interview speaks of her experience shooting the movie. 

In the movie, there is a very critical scene where in Imran Khan confronts Katrina, following which she slaps him. Commenting on it, Kat breaks into giggles and says that Imran was slapped over 16 times while shooting for that particular scene! She said, “Well I don't think he anticipated that we were going to shoot that particular bit 16 times so he got lot of slaps from me and they were pretty hard. By the end of it he was like, 'I can't take any more slaps'. But finally we got it right.”

Along with Imran and Katrina, Pakistani musician and singer Ali Zafar was also a part of the cast, playing the role of Imran’s brother. On being questioned about her experience with Ali, Kat said, “He is a real good performerI think he is great at comedy and he just kind of brought lot of good vibes during the shoot. And since he is also a musician he would entertain us with his songs when we were shooting outdoors. He would play guitar and it was like a bunch of group of friends hanging together on the sets.”

The movie was shot in different locations in Delhi and Punjab. Speaking about adjusting problems at dingy places, Katrina seemed to have no problem with that. She said, “It was called Iqbal Inn and I remember Imran being terrified when we walked in. But it was a young unit and we had a great time. We forgot all the problems and decided to have fun together.

We were there for about 25 days. We would eat only dal, roti and tandoori chicken but the environment was great. Imran couldn't adjust well and we would all pull his leg about it.”

Also, she said that the most fun part of the shooting was cricket. The cast often played cricket on the sets during the shoot. She said, “That is something which I really enjoyed and actually kept me fit and gave us a form of exercise in between the shots.”

Imran Khan's tireless pursuit

The passing of the State Government of India's new law to increase the age limit for alcohol consumption to 25 stirred up a whirlwind of opposition from the youth.

And one in particular was the industry's very own Imran Khan, who had announced that he would file a PIL against the new law.

Incidentally, the law was passed a little before the release of Delhi Belly. However, Imran, who is busy with the promotions of his next film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, has yet to act on his words.

It has been more than a month and a half and a honeymoon later, but the actor asserts that he has not forgotten to attend to the issue.

When contacted, Imran told Mumbai Mirror, "There has been a lot of progress on that. I have been doing extensive research on the law. In fact, there are certain things I want to bring to notice. I would advice people to file an RTI about the law to find out some facts. I had filed an RTI and that is when I came across these facts."

Main Karu Toh Character Dheela Hai: Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan, who declared that his film Delhi Belly is strictly for adults and not for kids, is surprised why he has been questioned about the content of the film. The actor was recently grilled about the language and content of DB at a chat show.

He explained that though he understands his fans don't expect a bold film like this from him, he is an entertainer and loved the script so decided to make it. "I understand that after films like Tare Zameen Par my fans did not expect me to come up with a bold film like DB. But I feel I am an entertainer and I loved the script of DB and thought today's generation will relate to it."

Aamir used lines of Salman's popular song Character Dheela from Ready to explain his situation. He said there are so many bold films being made these days thus there's nothing to get shocked about.

"I don't understand this! It's like Main karu toh saala character dheela hai... I made a special promo to inform my fans that it's an adult film. And it's really hard for a producer to say that publicly as he knows, he is going to miss out half of his audience by that."

Imran Khan, who was also present on the show, defended his uncle and said, "There are several action films which showcase brutal killings and in Delhi Belly, there's just abusive language. If that's allowed then I wonder what is more harmful," he concluded.

 

Meet Imran Khan's hot leading lady in Delhi Belly

 It was frustrating to wait. That's how 'Delhi Belly' actress Poorna Jagannathan sums up the year she spent after the film was shot

For a new actress making her debut in Aamir Khan's production didn't exactly mean a dream run.

Los Angeles-based Poorna Jagannathan, who plays Imran Khan's leading lady in Delhi Belly concedes that the waiting period of over a year after finishing the shoot was quite restless and frustrating.

Having started in advertising as a consumer and brand strategist, she attributes the career switch to dislike for her job.

"There came a point when I stopped loving my job and I didn't want my boss's job either, " she recalls, giving up a comfortable job to train acting at the Actor's Studio.

Asked if she was aware of the reported differences between the actor-producer and Abhinay Deo, the film's director, and Poorna denies knowing "the inside politics".

She says, "I was sad about the possibility that the film might not come out."

She further enthuses, "The script is brilliant and the film represents the kind of person I am. But as an actor, I kept trudging away, working hard. That's what kept me going."

At the same time, the actress is also quick to add that she believed that the film would see the light of day. "I love my character of Maneka. And I knew that the movie would be something I'd be proud of, " she says.

Production line

So what factor comforted her that her Bollywood debut would make it to the cinemas? In reply, Poorna likens Aamir Khan Productions to a runway.

"There's a plane ready to take off every time. Peepli [Live], Dhobi Ghat and now Delhi Belly, which is a writer's and editor's film.

When you see it, you'll realise that the editor plays a large role in the film. That determines where it came in the line up, " she explains. Add to that, she also became friends with the writer, Akshat Verma, who is also based in LA.

Point out to her that surfacing for the promotions just a day before the film's release is a risky move for her and she reasons, "I'd have been worried if I had not seen the film. But I have and I'm proud of the work I've done."

The strangest aspect of Poorna's foray into cinema is that her family didn't have a television set at home. So how did her diplomat father react to his daughter's entry in the Bollywood? "It's an Aamir Khan production.

That overshadows all other apprehensions, " she asserts, adding that her parents will be catching the first show in Toronto.

Aamir Khan's WC lucky charm for Delhi Belly

Delhi Belly, produced by Aamir Khan Productions, is ready to hit screens on July 1, 2011 and Aamir Khan has plans set to ensure that the film is a super success.

Though Aamir is not a superstitious guy, he does believe that one of his Blue t-shirt is very lucky for him. The Khan wore it to the Wankhede Stadium during the 2011 Cricket World Cup finals, when Team India registered a historical victory. And the perfectionist plans to pull that lucky charm out of his wardrobe once again - this time, for the success of Delhi Belly.

Talking about his plans, Aamir says, "My Blue t-shirt is very lucky for me. I wore it during the World Cup finals and I will now wear it on July 1 when Delhi Belly hits screens."

Without a doubt, Aamir is doing everything possible to make sure that his home production starring bhanja Imran Khan is a super success. Now, only the box office numbers will reveal if Aamir has succeeded in his efforts.

Imran Khan is cool with stool

Going by the buzz, Aamir's Khan's next, starring Imran Khan is all about shit!

A bitchy actress called in to say, "The film is about what happens when two identical boxes of poop exchange hands. Imran and his buddies handle one box while the other contains diamonds in excreta.

That's why the film's tagline reads 'shit happens' and has diamonds in its title. Imran and his friends are asked by their landlady to carry a box of her crap to the doctor for examination. That same day, the box carrying diamonds is also being delivered. The story then unfolds to reveal what happens to Imran and his friends when they come upon the box of diamonds."

'D.K. Bose' Is An Anthem Now: Kiran Rao

Trust Aamir Khan to do things differently. The star organised a first ever success party for a song - "D.K. Bose" from his upcoming film Delhi Belly that his wife Kiran Rao says has become an anthem.

"We are happy that people liked this song so much. It has become an anthem in such a short span. It was an idea that came from the brain of our writer Akshat Verma and then Amitabh Bhattacharya wrote the lyrics and Ram Sampath composed it brilliantly," Kiran told reporters.

The party was attended by director Abhinay Deo, co-producer Ronnie Screwvala, the cast Imran Khan, Vir Das and Kunal Roy Kapoor and other members of the film.

The night also saw composer Ram Sampath playing the unplugged versions of the film's songs, including "Nakkadwale disco" and "Bedardi raja" along with his band, ending with a splendid performance of "D.K. Bose" with Imran, Vir and Kunal providing backing vocals.

"When I had heard this song, I knew that it will be liked, but I never thought that it will become such a rage. I'm happy with the concept of a party for the success of this song," said Imran.

A bold, youth-centric film, Delhi Belly is slated to be released July 1.

Salman is right. There is no guarantee that I won't marry again: Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan has donned the producer’s hat once again for Imran Khan-starrer Delly Belly. The actor in conversation with Sreya Basu in Mumbai Why didn’t you direct Delly Belly besides producing it? Abhinay (Deo) has made Delly Belly the exact way we wanted. The script came to us and we chose him and he has done full justice to it. As a producer, I am really satisfied the way the film has shaped up, the way Abhinay has brought out the humour, the excitement…he lived up to our faith completely. Why did you cast your nephew Imran as a lead in the film? The reason we chose Imran is because he is a thik thak actor (smiles)…a good actor. He suits the character of Tashi to the ‘T’. Is it a remake? It is not a remake of any film. It is an original film. The script has been written by Akshat Verma, who has been a student of UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles); he studied films there. It’s his story. Delly Belly has a dark script while your production house maintains a clean, family entertainment tag. Are you taking a risk with this film? Yes you are right in saying that I produce films that are family-oriented, carry social message; mainly for family audience. But for the first time we have made a film which is strictly not for kids. The language used in the film is really indecent. So, it is also not for those people who prefer to stay away from filthy language. We had applied for an adults (A) certificate (at the Censor Board)…and we got that. Delly Belly is a very irreverent film; it’s aimed at the youth. I loved the film, though personally I don’t use foul language. How did you feel when you read the script for the first time? I couldn’t stop laughing when I read the script for the first time. Akshat was trying for months to approach me with his script. He came to Mumbai from LA only to meet me. But I was busy shooting for a film and so couldn’t meet him. So, he gave the script to my maid at home. I don’t know where the maid kept the script, but somehow it showed up on my table. One day, I was answering some emails on Internet and Kiran (Rao, wife) was waiting for me to get free. There were about 100-150 scripts on my table and the very first script she picked up for a casual read was this one. I saw her laughing while reading the script and gradually her laughter got louder and she literally rolled down from the sofa. I asked her: ‘What are you reading?’She said this script is really funny and that I should read it too. We were supposed to go out, but we cancelled our plan. Kiran refused to leave the script half-read. She completed reading the script in 90 minutes. I immediately started reading it after she was done. I wasted no time in calling Jim (one of the producers) and Akshat, who had just reached LA that time, and said I wanted to meet him. He took the next flight and returned to Mumbai. Now that the song- Bhaag Bhaag DK Bose- is topping the music charts, who is DK Bose? At times we face certain andhi-like (stormy) situations in life. That time the only option left to us to flee. It’s at that time one sings this kind of song. Why aren’t you disclosing the name of your item girl in Delly Belly? Till a heroine or item girl is decided, I feel very happy because all actresses smile at me a lot. Wherever I go, girls give me a lot of smiles. So I feel very happy and ask my director to take more time to choose and announce the heroine. What if you get confused on a heroine given that so many girls are smiling at you? In that case, I will turn item boy and start dancing. Shifting from Delly Bellyi, Salman Khan said he will tie up your hands and feet so that you don’t marry a third time. You comment to that? You people (media) asked me how will Salman get married. I said since he himself is not taking any initiative, so we have to tie up his hands and feet and get him married. Now you are saying he wants to tie up my en there is no guarantee… (that I won’t marry again). hand and legs. He is absolutely right. If someone doesn’t tie me up, then there is no guarantee…(that I won’t marry again).

Pic - Imran Khan in PETA ad for dogs

Imran Khan poses with a homeless dog named Tony for the latest PETA campaign.

The ad, shot by photographer Avinash Gowariker, is to encourage people to adopt homeless dogs.

“The fact is, there are dogs and cats and all kinds of animals roaming around the streets. Very often, people buy dogs, buy cats -- they see them as toys or as fashion accessories. They get bored of them and they throw them out of the house. That’s a very horrible thing to do,” Imran says.

The actor, to be seen next in Delhi Belly, added that whenever he sees a sick or injured animal, he tries to help.

Imran likes Katrina's ( Sheela ki) jawaani

It's usually girls who can talk all through the afternoon, but this time around it was Imran Khan and his gang of boys who made the afternoon a whole lot fun.

It sure helped that he had stand-up comedian Vir Das for company.

Kat calls: Imran was very keen to have Katrina Kaif as the item girl in his movie. When asked why, he said that he found Katrina's jawaani very attractive.

Aamir guides Imran Khan again

As Delly Belly is all set to release, Aamir Khan takes Imran in his stride once again.

Imran Khan is on a high these days as he gets a chance to be back to where he started from – Aamir Khan Productions. Delhi Belly , which is the next production from the banner, will see Imran Khan in the lead role. Imran is extremely excited about this film as this will be his second film with his mamu jaan Aamir Khan and that too after a big gap of 3 years.

Imran Khan had taken his baby steps into the film industry way back in 2008 when AKP launched him with Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na . This was the third film produced by the company and it marked the debut of the suave actor. Since then, it has been a roller coaster ride for Imran Khan who went on to do some successful cinema and has emerged as a good actor.

"Although mamu jaan Aamir ensured Imran's entry into Bollywood, the actor has never looked back upon him for help for any of his future assignments", says a close friend. "He has taken his own decisions and done a plethora of films, proving his mettle as an actor, with every genre of film that he has done. And he has done so rather successfully which is why he is kicked about Delhi Belly where he will get a chance to chisel his skills once again under the impeccable guidance of Aamir Khan".

Delhi Belly, which is co produced by Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures is slated to release on the 1st of July. Incidentally Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na also released in the first week of July. Guess with the first movie turning out to be a megahit, AKP is leaving no stones unturned to ensure the success of this film as well.

Emraan ditched Imran signed?

Emraan Hashmi has been ditched by the makers of Once Upon A Time in Mumbai sequel. Akshay will now play the character reportedly inspired by Dawood Ibrahim.

There is also another hero who will be cast and speculation is rife that it could be Ranveer Singh or Imran Khan. Ranbir Kapoor's name is also being taken. But BT knows that Ranbir will not play second fiddle to any actor in the industry. Director Milan Luthria says "Yes, there is another hero to be cast. We have considered a few names but the casting is yet to happen."

Milan is also excited about working with Akshay. The duo had first worked together in Mahesh Bhatt's Angaarey where Milan was AD. Ask him whether there has been a fallout between the director and his earlier Dawood - Emraan Hashmi, and Milan says, "No such thing. Emraan played the young Shoaib. The story jumps forward in the sequel to a point where Shoaib in in his forties, and the character needed someone with Akshay's maturity."

Imran chose work over wife on Valentine’s Day

Mumbai, Feb 16 – Bollywood actor Imran Khan is quite a romantic at heart but, surprisingly, he chose to work on his first Valentine’s Day after marriage, rather than pamper his wife Avantika Malik. And guess where was he? In the ladies’ compartment of Mumbai’s local train! 

The young heartthrob was busy shooting for a Coke commercial at the Goregaon station here Monday. He was supposed to enter the ladies’ compartment — much to the delight of all the travellers, says a source.

Many girls jumped at the opportunity and rushed to take his autograph and clicked pictures with Imran, who happily obliged.

‘It was a lot of fun shooting the ad. It’s the first time that I travelled by train, and certainly the first time I travelled in a ladies’ compartment,’ said Imran.

Mumbai girls got lucky as Imran shot from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the station and hopped onto almost every train.

The commercial shows Imran rushing to catch the train. But he realises later that he has entered the ladies’ compartment. 

IANS

No honeymoon for Imran-Avantika

Imran, Avantika find themselves stuck in Mumbai...

They did get married abroad - on an island, somewhere near Bangkok, and wanted to honeymoon on another exotic island - something on the lines of Hawaii. But that wasn't to happen. Imran Khan and Avantika Malik returned home so that the newly-wed Imran could keep his professional commitments.

Busy shooting for 'Short Term Shaadi' and 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan', Imran hoped to disappear for a few days with wife Avantika, with the assumption that Kareena Kapoor would also take a few days off to go to some exotic place with beau Saif. Unfortunately, none of that is happening, and both couples have to keep to schedules too tight to allow them any wonderful adventures with their better halves.

Imran has promised Avantika to make it up to her, once his shooting is done... but till then she has decided to be a wee bit grumpy. 

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Ranbir, Imran: The new Siamese twins?

Friends-turned-foes seem to have turned friends again...

Bollywood seems to be an unpredictable space. One day you're best friends with someone, on another you aren't friends anymore. Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan have left us speculating on their relationship. Before they hosted the Filmfare Awards together, and were just one film old respectively, both boys hadn't met, and weren't keen to do films together. They were interested only in solo-film offers, till the two got together to host the Filmfare Awards and were declared a 'hit'.

The two were then touted to be 'inseparable' and best buddies, so much so that they had even planned to launch a production house together! The two were even keen to star in a movie together - but that one, they said, would have to be ultra-special - something like the Andaz Apna Apna types, we guess. A cult-like, coming of age wonder.

No sooner had we digested the fact that there can be fast friends in Bollywood, till what reached our ears was astonishing - the two had fallen out! Avantika Malik, now Imran's wife, then Imran's girlfriend, had no bones about laughing out loud and not thinking much of Ranbir's performance and even voicing it at a special screening of the motion picture! Suddenly, not all was well between the Kapoor and Khan lads who even went on records to clarify that they weren't ever the best of friends.

Well, now the hosting of the recent Filmfare Awards has sparked off something that once was. Ranbir and Imran seemed too comfortable with each other. That's not all. Avantika and Katrina (supposedly in a relationship with Ranbir), too, seem to go yap-yap-yap at every given opportunity. And if that wasn't enough, our Kapoor lad wore nearly the same outfit that groom Imran Khan wore at his wedding reception. "Only the colour of their churidars were different. While Imran was dressed in all black, Ranbir wore a white churidar. Else, they came across like bothers lost in a mela," said a guest who attended the function.

Talks have it that Ranbir and Imran have become fast friends all over again and are often spotted hanging out together with their respective better-halves, and Katrina's sister Isabelle has fitted beautifully into the 'group'. Their friendship reminds us of the Rani Mukerji-Preity Zinta dosti that once was. Of course, things change over time, and not everything always remains the same. But let's hope this camaraderie does pass the test of time.

Salman, SRK avoid each other at Imran's bash

There were little spots of tension on the evening of Imran Khan and Avantika Malik's wedding reception hosted by Maamujaan Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao.

After all, it was touted that Aamir would play mediator between expected guests - Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, and get the two to patch up on this special night.

But alas, that was not to happen. Salman Khan reached the venue at about 11:45, sporting a jacket on top of his 'Being Human' t-shirt. Salman walked in with brother Sohail. Salman, apparently, made a quick exit, and that too, from the back gate. Salman's exit from the event happened way before Shah Rukh Khan's entry.

Shah Rukh attended the event with wife Gauri Khan. They came in late night - around 2:30 a.m. So a patch up between Salman and Shah Rukh at this do was just not possible, though many a well-wisher of the two Khans was hopeful that the hatchet would be buried, courtesy host Aamir.

We guess, we'll have to wait for another celebration of this magnitude for such magic to happen.

Glitz, glamour galore at Imran-Avantika wedding reception

Mumbai, Feb 6 – Be it out of love for the newly-married couple or for the sheer goodwill their superstar uncle Aamir Khan enjoys, people from every generation in Bollywood along with bureaucrats, businessmen, politicians and players graced actor Imraan Khan and Avantika’s wedding reception.
 

The party at the Taj Lands End hotel started late Saturday evening and continued until Sunday morning. Shah Rukh Khan was the last to arrive late in the morning and he was at his jovial best.

Aamir received him at the gate with a warm hug.

When asked why he got so late, Shah Rukh jokingly said: ‘I am running one day late in my life, but it was out of love for Aamir that I made sure that I attend the ceremony.’

But he quickly added: ‘I was actually shooting. I was working so I told him that I would come late and they are so sweet that they waited for me. Imran and Avantika are my young friends, so I wanted to come and wish them.’

Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri are seen as the ideal couple in Bollywood, but the superstar didn’t give any golden tips to the couple. ‘I charge for my advice. I don’t give free advice to anyone,’ he joked again.

But on serious note, he added: ‘They are just married, so I wont give them any tips now. I have told Imran and Avantika to come and sit with me and I will make them understand how to lead a best marriage life.’

Asked what he gifted to the couple, he said: ‘I hugged them tightly with love. I don’t think any gift can be bigger than my heartfelt love.’

Imran married his long time girlfriend Avantika Jan 10 and soon after the wedding the couple went to Thailand for their honeymoon.

Among the first ones to arrive at the gala was master blaster Sachin Tendulkar with wife Anjali. Yuvraj Singh and boxer Vijendra followed them. They stayed for few minutes and left after wishing the couple.

From the film fraternity, the whole Kapoor family – Shammi Kapoor and his nephews Rishi Rapoor and Randhir Kapoor came together to bless the newly weds. Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor too joined them.

‘Imran is a very dear friend of mine. I want to wish them a very happy married life,’ said Ranbir.

Dev Anand and very surprisingly, Dilip Kumar with wife Saira Banu, too graced the occasion.

‘At such occasions, we exchange smiles and wish an everlasting married life,’ said Dev Anand.

Salman Khan, R. Madhavan with wife Sarita, Akshay Kumar with wife Twinkle Khanna, Hrithik Roshan with wife Sussanne Khan, Suniel Shettty, Govinda, Jackie Shroff, Bobby Deol, Anupam Kher, Irrfan Khan, Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Tusshar Kapoor ans his father Jitendra, Zayed Khan and Sanjay Khan were among the clebrities who attended the bash.

Bollywood beauties Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Preity Zinta, Anushka Sharma, Rani Mukherji and Vidya Balan too came. Deepika Padukone was there with her friend Siddharth Malya.

‘Imran and Avantika make a very sweet couple and I wish them a very, very happy married life,’ said Vidya.

Priyanka said: ‘I wish them many many years of togetherness.’

Juhi recalled: ‘I know Imran since he was a kid. He played the role of young Aamir in ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’. I wish them all the very best and a very happy married life.’

Among Bollwood producers and directors, Ashutosh Gowarikar with wife Sunita, Milan Luthria with wife Liane, Sudhir Mishra, Raju Hirani, Imtiyaz Ali, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Yash Chopra with wife Pamela, Mukesh Bhatt and Farah Khan came to wish the couple.

‘I wish them that they should love each other for ever like this and make a very happy married life,’ said Yash Chopra.

Singer Bappi Lahiri, Rupkumar Rathore, Alka Yagnik lyricists Javed Akhtar and Prasoon Joshi were seen at the do.

Even warring cousins Raj Thackeray of the Maharashtra Navanirman Sena and Uddhav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena came under one roof to bless the couple.

Megastar Amitabh Bachhan and his family, however could not attend.

‘We are vey happy that all friends, colleagues and seniors are attending the reception to give best wishes to Imran and Avantika. I spoke to Amitji yesterday and came to know he is not in town so he would be unable to attend the party,’ Aamir told reporters.

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Aamir to throw a grand bash for Imran-Avantika

Mamu Aamir Khan and Mami Kiran Rao are all set to throw a grand reception for newly married Imran Khan and Avantika Malik on February 5 at a Bandra hotel poolside.

Industries who’s who will be invited and Kiran and Aamir are personally inviting their guests and asked them to keep the particular date free. The invitation card states’ cocktail and dinner party’ with a request ‘blessings only’.

Aamir's spokesperson states, "It is going to be a grand, yet elegant event. Kiran is looking after the various aspects of the party especially the food and the decor.

The venue will be decorated with lots of flowers. The hotel is also opening a special entrance for the wedding guests."

After their wedding, Aamir announced a grand reception for Imran and Avantika but did not fix the date then as he was busy with ‘Dhobi Ghat’ promotions.

The guest list includes, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, The Ambanis, The Birlas, Sachin Tendulkar and several other members of the Indian cricket team.