Big B launches This Weekend, Candice heats up music launch

Amitabh Bachchan launched the first look of his good friend Tinnu Verma's new film, This Weekend while industrialist Sachin Joshi held the music launch of his debut film Azaan with Sanjay Dutt as the chief guest.

  • Superstar Amitabh Bachchan launched the first look of his friend and actor-director Tinnu Verma's new film, <i>This Weekend</i>.
    Superstar Amitabh Bachchan launched the first look of his friend and actor-director Tinnu Verma's new film, This Weekend.
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  • Verma has served as an action director on Big B starrers like <i>Coolie</i> and <i>Khuda Gawah</i>, as well as other major productions such as <i>Koi...Mil Gaya</i> and <i>Border</i>.<br><br/> Tinnu Verma also has directed Karisma Kapur's <i>Baaz</i> and Sunny Deol's <i>Maa Tujhe Salaam</i>.
    Verma has served as an action director on Big B starrers like Coolie and Khuda Gawah, as well as other major productions such as Koi...Mil Gaya and Border.

    Tinnu Verma also has directed Karisma Kapur's Baaz and Sunny Deol's Maa Tujhe Salaam.
  • <i>This Weekend</i> stars <i>1920</i> and <i>Phirr</i> actor Rajneesh Duggal.
    This Weekend stars 1920 and Phirr actor Rajneesh Duggal.
  • Former Miss India Sayali Bhagat plays the lead.<br><br/> Coming up: <i>Azaan</i>'s star-packed music launch!
    Former Miss India Sayali Bhagat plays the lead.

    Coming up: Azaan's star-packed music launch!
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  • The entire cast of <i>Azaan</i> is seen on stage for the film's music launch.
    The entire cast of Azaan is seen on stage for the film's music launch.
  • Industrialist Sachin Joshi has produced and stars in <i>Azaan</i> with stunning South African model-actress Candice Boucher as the film's lead actress.
    Industrialist Sachin Joshi has produced and stars in Azaan with stunning South African model-actress Candice Boucher as the film's lead actress.
  • Boucher is an internationally famous model, having posed for the covers of FHM, GQ, Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated, to name just a few.
    Boucher is an internationally famous model, having posed for the covers of FHM, GQ, Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated, to name just a few.
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  • Along with Sachin Joshi, Candice Boucher makes her debut with <i>Azaan</i>.<br><br/> The film is directed by <i>Aap Ka Surroor</i> helmer Prashant Chadha.
    Along with Sachin Joshi, Candice Boucher makes her debut with Azaan.

    The film is directed by Aap Ka Surroor helmer Prashant Chadha.
  • Boucher performs a song at the film's music launch.
    Boucher performs a song at the film's music launch.
  • Sanjay Dutt was the chief guest at the event.
    Sanjay Dutt was the chief guest at the event.
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  • Dutt hugs his friend, Sachin Joshi.
    Dutt hugs his friend, Sachin Joshi.
  • Bollywood's top musical duo, Salim-Suleiman, have composed the music for this high-budget production.
    Bollywood's top musical duo, Salim-Suleiman, have composed the music for this high-budget production.
  • Salim Merchant croons <i>Afreen</i>, one of the songs from the film.
    Salim Merchant croons Afreen, one of the songs from the film.
  • Suleiman Merchant, with his wife.
    Suleiman Merchant, with his wife.
  • <i>Azaan</i> also stars <i>Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year</i> actress Gauhar Khan.
    Azaan also stars Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year actress Gauhar Khan.
  • Kailash Kher, too, made his presence felt by performing his songs from the movie.
    Kailash Kher, too, made his presence felt by performing his songs from the movie.
  • Sachin Joshi's <i>Azaan</i> was the only Indian film to premiere its first look at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
    Sachin Joshi's Azaan was the only Indian film to premiere its first look at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
  • Singer Shibani Kashyap has sung for the films as well.
    Singer Shibani Kashyap has sung for the films as well.
  • Veteran actor Dalip Tahil resurfaces with <i>Azaan</i>. Here he is at the film's music launch.
    Veteran actor Dalip Tahil resurfaces with Azaan. Here he is at the film's music launch.
  • Dalip Tahil will also be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's <i>Ra.One</i>.<br><br/> Remembering their chemistry in Abbas-Mustan's <i>Baazigar</i> all those years ago, it should be a fitting pairing once again.
    Dalip Tahil will also be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's Ra.One.

    Remembering their chemistry in Abbas-Mustan's Baazigar all those years ago, it should be a fitting pairing once again.
  • South star Harish was at the launch, as well.
    South star Harish was at the launch, as well.
  • Sushma Reddy, famous for her cute Limca ads, was seen smiling at the event.
    Sushma Reddy, famous for her cute Limca ads, was seen smiling at the event.
  • Bhojpuri star Ravi Kissen plays one of the main roles in <i>Azaan</i>.
    Bhojpuri star Ravi Kissen plays one of the main roles in Azaan.
  • Ravi Kissen with DJ Siddharth Kannan, actor Arya Babbar and director Kailash Surendranath.
    Ravi Kissen with DJ Siddharth Kannan, actor Arya Babbar and director Kailash Surendranath.
  • Nigar Khan looking pretty for the cameras.
    Nigar Khan looking pretty for the cameras.
  • Singer Shweta Pandit, one of Salim-Suleiman's proteges, has sung a couple of songs for the film.
    Singer Shweta Pandit, one of Salim-Suleiman's proteges, has sung a couple of songs for the film.
  • Arya Babbar looks a little lost.
    Arya Babbar looks a little lost.
  • Veteran ad filmmaker Kailash Surendranath poses for the shutterbugs. He is married to former actress Aarti Surendranath.
    Veteran ad filmmaker Kailash Surendranath poses for the shutterbugs. He is married to former actress Aarti Surendranath.
  • DJ Siddharth Kannan was smiling throughout.<br><br/> Coming up: Stars at Nisha Sagar's store launch.
    DJ Siddharth Kannan was smiling throughout.

    Coming up: Stars at Nisha Sagar's store launch.
  • <i>CID</i> actress Alka Verma looking pretty at designer Nisha Sagar's store launch.
    CID actress Alka Verma looking pretty at designer Nisha Sagar's store launch.
  • <i>Chak De India</i> girl Sagarika Ghatge was the showstopper at the launch, modelling Sagar's new collection.
    Chak De India girl Sagarika Ghatge was the showstopper at the launch, modelling Sagar's new collection.
  • Bhagyashree, who became an overnight sensation with the release of <i>Maine Pyaar Kiya</i>, looks stunning in a blue dress.
    Bhagyashree, who became an overnight sensation with the release of Maine Pyaar Kiya, looks stunning in a blue dress.
  • Bhagyashree with Kiran Sippy and yesteryear actress Sheeba.
    Bhagyashree with Kiran Sippy and yesteryear actress Sheeba.
  • Ramesh Sippy's wife, Kiran, shows off her classy Birkin bag.
    Ramesh Sippy's wife, Kiran, shows off her classy Birkin bag.
  • Designer Rohit Verma showed up to support Nisha Sagar.
    Designer Rohit Verma showed up to support Nisha Sagar.
  • Rohit Roy's wife, Manasi.
    Rohit Roy's wife, Manasi.
  • TV presenter and actress Saumya Tandon was there, too.
    TV presenter and actress Saumya Tandon was there, too.
  • Sheeba poses as Sagar's collection shines in the background.
    Sheeba poses as Sagar's collection shines in the background.
  • Sheeba, with Nisha Sagar.
    Sheeba, with Nisha Sagar.
  • <i>Om Shanti Om</i> and <i>Naughty @ 40</i> actress Yuvika Gaur.
    Om Shanti Om and Naughty @ 40 actress Yuvika Gaur.