Bachchans' A-list Diwali party

Like every year, the Bachchans held a Diwali party at their bungalow Jalsa in Juhu, Mumbai on November 13, 2012. Here's a look at their VIP guest list. Seen here, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan welcoming guests.

  • Like every year, the Bachchans held a Diwali party at their bungalow Jalsa in Juhu, Mumbai on November 13, 2012. Here's a look at their VIP guest list. Seen here, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan welcoming guests.
    Like every year, the Bachchans held a Diwali party at their bungalow Jalsa in Juhu, Mumbai on November 13, 2012. Here's a look at their VIP guest list. Seen here, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan welcoming guests.
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  • The couple wave to the cameras.
    The couple wave to the cameras.
  • Aishwarya and Abhishek welcome Shah Rukh Khan.
    Aishwarya and Abhishek welcome Shah Rukh Khan.
  • SRK catching up with Ash, Abhishek and his <i>Swades</i> director Ashutosh Gowariker.
    SRK catching up with Ash, Abhishek and his Swades director Ashutosh Gowariker.
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  • Ash wore a pink and golden <i>anarkali</i> for the occasion. That's Arjun Kapoor with his back to the camera.
    Ash wore a pink and golden anarkali for the occasion. That's Arjun Kapoor with his back to the camera.
  • Glamorous Deepika Padukone arrives at Jalsa. The bold, bright lips are perfect for the festive season.
    Glamorous Deepika Padukone arrives at Jalsa. The bold, bright lips are perfect for the festive season.
  • Sonam Kapoor in a pensive mood ahead of the party.
    Sonam Kapoor in a pensive mood ahead of the party.
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  • John Abraham halts the traffic as he joins in celebrations with the crowd gathered outside the Bachchan residence.
    John Abraham halts the traffic as he joins in celebrations with the crowd gathered outside the Bachchan residence.
  • Akshay Kumar drives in with wife Twinkle Khanna. The couple recently welcomed their second child. This was among Twinkle's first appearances after the birth.
    Akshay Kumar drives in with wife Twinkle Khanna. The couple recently welcomed their second child. This was among Twinkle's first appearances after the birth.
  • Kangana Ranaut wore black and green with her signature curls.
    Kangana Ranaut wore black and green with her signature curls.
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  • Close friend of the Bachchans, Sonali Bendre was lovely in white, orange and pink. She was spotted with husband Goldie Behl.
    Close friend of the Bachchans, Sonali Bendre was lovely in white, orange and pink. She was spotted with husband Goldie Behl.
  • Actress Tabu, who's film <i>Life Of Pi</i> is out next week, in pale orange and mint green.
    Actress Tabu, who's film Life Of Pi is out next week, in pale orange and mint green.
  • Prachi Desai was resplendent in a cream and red suit.
    Prachi Desai was resplendent in a cream and red suit.
  • Asin was stunning in yellow and silver.
    Asin was stunning in yellow and silver.
  • Abhishek's <i>Game</i> co-star Sara Jane Dias was radiant in a nude and orange <i>anarkali</i>.
    Abhishek's Game co-star Sara Jane Dias was radiant in a nude and orange anarkali.
  • Mehr Rampal, in velvet and tulle, came without husband Arjun Rampal.
    Mehr Rampal, in velvet and tulle, came without husband Arjun Rampal.
  • Jaya Bachchan makes sure things are in place.
    Jaya Bachchan makes sure things are in place.
  • Abhishek, seen here with J P Dutta and Bindiya Goswami, greeted guests as they came in.
    Abhishek, seen here with J P Dutta and Bindiya Goswami, greeted guests as they came in.
  • Anil Kapoor joins the gang.
    Anil Kapoor joins the gang.
  • The Bachchans greet their guests, among them Simi Garewal and Arjun Kapoor.
    The Bachchans greet their guests, among them Simi Garewal and Arjun Kapoor.
  • Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, who really should be all partied out after Kareena's mammoth wedding, look well coordinated.
    Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, who really should be all partied out after Kareena's mammoth wedding, look well coordinated.
  • Abhishek sees off buddy Karan Johar.
    Abhishek sees off buddy Karan Johar.
  • Old friend of the family Honey Irani was escorted by son Farhan Akhtar.
    Old friend of the family Honey Irani was escorted by son Farhan Akhtar.
  • Simi Garewal, dressed in her trademark white, excited about the party.
    Simi Garewal, dressed in her trademark white, excited about the party.
  • Farah Khan looked pretty in a purple suit.
    Farah Khan looked pretty in a purple suit.
  • Ekta Kapoor and her actor brother Tusshar. We can't really tell what Ekta's wearing but it's sure to have been an improvement on her outfit from last year. <a href="http://movies.ndtv.com/PhotoDetail.aspx?Page=1&ID=14166#talk" class="fn fl fa fs12">See Pics: What stars wore the last few Diwalis</a>
    Ekta Kapoor and her actor brother Tusshar. We can't really tell what Ekta's wearing but it's sure to have been an improvement on her outfit from last year. See Pics: What stars wore the last few Diwalis
  • Actor Dino Morea drives himself to the party.
    Actor Dino Morea drives himself to the party.
  • <i>Ishaqzaade</i> actor Arjun Kapoor in a dark kurta.
    Ishaqzaade actor Arjun Kapoor in a dark kurta.
  • Music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar hung out with director Anubhav Sinha.
    Music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar hung out with director Anubhav Sinha.
  • Directors' special: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Prakash Jha and David Dhawan.
    Directors' special: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Prakash Jha and David Dhawan.
  • Zayed Khan came with wife Malaika, who was festive in purple.
    Zayed Khan came with wife Malaika, who was festive in purple.
  • Actor Manoj Bajpayee wore?jeans?! Really, Manoj? At Diwali?
    Actor Manoj Bajpayee wore…jeans?! Really, Manoj? At Diwali?
  • Rana Daggubati made no style misstep in a cream kurta.
    Rana Daggubati made no style misstep in a cream kurta.
  • Director Vipul Shah escorts his bejeweled wife, actress Shefali.
    Director Vipul Shah escorts his bejeweled wife, actress Shefali.
  • Director duo Abbas-Mustaan arrive at Jalsa.
    Director duo Abbas-Mustaan arrive at Jalsa.
  • Director Anurag Kashyap comes with a little friend.
    Director Anurag Kashyap comes with a little friend.
  • Actor Fardeen Khan all suited up for the party. Time to watch the weight now Fardeen.
    Actor Fardeen Khan all suited up for the party. Time to watch the weight now Fardeen.
  • Always elegant, Kirron Kher in one of her lovely saris.
    Always elegant, Kirron Kher in one of her lovely saris.
  • Shop talk? UTV's Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapoor were seen together at the party. Vidya Balan, rumoured to be marrying Siddharth soon, was not in evidence.
    Shop talk? UTV's Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapoor were seen together at the party. Vidya Balan, rumoured to be marrying Siddharth soon, was not in evidence.