At dahi handi, support for Anna Hazare

When Bollywood actor John Abraham is not busy shooting, driving his bike or now new Audi Q7, he likes to interact with his fans.

The muscled hunk was seen putting his strength to good use trying to break open dahi handis as a part of this year's Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.

  • Ajay Devgn was one of the few celebrities who joined in on Sachin Ahir's Dahi Handi celebrations.
    Ajay Devgn was one of the few celebrities who joined in on Sachin Ahir's Dahi Handi celebrations.
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  • Prachi Desai celebrated the day along with many others.
    Prachi Desai celebrated the day along with many others.
  • Sporting a white <i>lehenga</i>, with red intricate threadwork, Prachi had all eyes on her.
    Sporting a white lehenga, with red intricate threadwork, Prachi had all eyes on her.
  • Ranveer Singh opted for a custom made Dahi Handi tee.
    Ranveer Singh opted for a custom made Dahi Handi tee.
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  • Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar soon stole the spotlight.
    Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar soon stole the spotlight.
  • A thrilled Shekhar Suman watched as the festivities began.
    A thrilled Shekhar Suman watched as the festivities began.
  • Soha Ali Khan opts for an <i>anarkali</i> that has some fun with colour-blocking trend this summer.
    Soha Ali Khan opts for an anarkali that has some fun with colour-blocking trend this summer.
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  • Mika entertained the crowds.<br><br> Coming up: At dahi handi celebrations, celebs show support for Anna Hazare
    Mika entertained the crowds.

    Coming up: At dahi handi celebrations, celebs show support for Anna Hazare
  • When Bollywood actor John Abraham is not busy shooting, driving his bike or now new Audi Q7, he likes to mingle with his fans. <br><br> The muscled hunk was seen putting his strength to good use trying to break open <i>dahi handis</i> as a part of this year's Janmashtami celebrations in Thane, Mumbai.
    When Bollywood actor John Abraham is not busy shooting, driving his bike or now new Audi Q7, he likes to mingle with his fans.

    The muscled hunk was seen putting his strength to good use trying to break open dahi handis as a part of this year's Janmashtami celebrations in Thane, Mumbai.
  • Actor John Abraham, who is known for his sporting nature, cheered the celebrations and the team of youngsters trying to break the <i>handi</i>.
    Actor John Abraham, who is known for his sporting nature, cheered the celebrations and the team of youngsters trying to break the handi.
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  • The hunky actor then slipped off his shirt and lifted a young child onto his shoulder.
    The hunky actor then slipped off his shirt and lifted a young child onto his shoulder.
  • John, holding the Tricolour, cheers his supporters before getting into the act himself.
    John, holding the Tricolour, cheers his supporters before getting into the act himself.
  • John Abraham manages to crack open the <i>dahi handi</i> with his head!
    John Abraham manages to crack open the dahi handi with his head!
  • John eyes the <i>handi</i>.
    John eyes the handi.
  • John Abraham shows how its done.
    John Abraham shows how its done.
  • John tries to break open the <i>handi</i>.
    John tries to break open the handi.
  • John Abraham waits for his turn at cracking the <i>dahi handi</i>.
    John Abraham waits for his turn at cracking the dahi handi.
  • The tradition of <i>dahi handi</i> is celebrated with great gusto. Teams of young men are seen forming human pyramids to reach a high-hanging pot and then break it.
    The tradition of dahi handi is celebrated with great gusto. Teams of young men are seen forming human pyramids to reach a high-hanging pot and then break it.
  • The formation of the human pyramid is underway.
    The formation of the human pyramid is underway.
  • From broader, strong base to a single person on top, the essence of success in the sport lies in letting the lightest and most agile person climb to the top and break the <i>handi</i>.
    From broader, strong base to a single person on top, the essence of success in the sport lies in letting the lightest and most agile person climb to the top and break the handi.
  • One step away. Volunteers carefully pile upon each other to form the human pyramid to break the <i>dahi handi</i>.
    One step away. Volunteers carefully pile upon each other to form the human pyramid to break the dahi handi.
  • Executive President of the Shiv Sena and grandson of Balasaheb Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, with the organisers.
    Executive President of the Shiv Sena and grandson of Balasaheb Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, with the organisers.
  • Actress Ameesha Patel tries to break open the <i>Dahi Handi</i>.
    Actress Ameesha Patel tries to break open the Dahi Handi.
  • The stakes were high and the goal higher still. The participants try to break open the <i>dahi handi<i>.
    The stakes were high and the goal higher still. The participants try to break open the dahi handi.
  • The human pyramid rises for a cause. Participants share a message supporting Anna Hazare's movement.
    The human pyramid rises for a cause. Participants share a message supporting Anna Hazare's movement.
  • John, who was also promoting his upcoming film <i>Force</i>, was seen mixing with the crowd and flaunted his packs as well on the crowds insistence.
    John, who was also promoting his upcoming film Force, was seen mixing with the crowd and flaunted his packs as well on the crowds insistence.
  • Actress Neha Dhupia joins in the fun.
    Actress Neha Dhupia joins in the fun.
  • Neha Dhupia, aptly colourful for the occasion, shows her support for Anna Hazare with the now customary cap.
    Neha Dhupia, aptly colourful for the occasion, shows her support for Anna Hazare with the now customary cap.
  • Udita Goswami and Rohit Roy walked in together at the event.
    Udita Goswami and Rohit Roy walked in together at the event.
  • Designer Vikram Phadnis with Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel.
    Designer Vikram Phadnis with Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel.