Enchanting moments from the Apsara Awards

Big stars, legends, newbies and loads of glamour were on full display at the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai as Bollywood stepped out for the 7th Chevrolet Apsara Awards 2012 held recently.

Kareena Kapoor put up a sizzling performance as she danced to some of the most biggest chartbusters like Nakka Mukka, Ringa Ringa and Kolaveri Di.

Vidya Balan receives the Best Actress award from Shah Rukh Khan for her performance in The Dirty Picture.

The Awards also dedicated a special segment to the legends of Indian cinema and their glorious years in Bollywood. This act marked the beginning of ‘100 years of Indian Cinema' celebrations. The act was designed by Shiamak Davar and his troupe to pay tribute to iconic stars like Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Shashi Kapoor, Dr. Vyjanthimala Bali, Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh, Manoj Kumar, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Vinod Khanna, Zeenat Aman, Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini to name a few. Shah Rukh hosted the segment and spoke to the legends about the centenary celebrations.

Legends of Indian cinema being honoured at the Apsara Awards 2012.

Coming up: Red carpet shots.

Rajesh Khanna or Kaka walked the red carpet in a kurta pyjama teamed with red Nehru jacket.

Veteran actress Vyjanthimala wore a Kanjeevaram for the red carpet.

Vinod Khanna with his Qurbani co-star Zeenat Aman.

White was the colour of the night for lovely lady Kareena Kapoor. She walked the red carpet in a white Paule Ka gown and completed her look with black heels and red lip colour.

It was a light orange net Sabyasachi again for Dirty girl Vidya Balan.

Priyanka was a bit pale in her plain white sari for the award show. We were a bit disappointed this time.

Rockstar Ranbir Kapoor looks dapper in a black suit.

Grandmom Jaya Bachchan walked the red carpet with son Abhishek Bachchan. Don't you think it's time for Aishwarya to walk the red carpet again?

Late Shammi Kapoor's son Aditya Roy Kapoor with his mother Neela Devi Gohil.

Anushka Sharma was the other girl in a Sabyasachi sari. She stole the show in a navy blue velvet sari.

Sridevi wore an Elie Saab strapless printed gown for the evening as she walked hand in hand with hubby Boney Kapoor.

We are a fan of Dia Mirza. She dazzled in a black sari worn with a golden halter blouse.

Red hot Sophie Choudry on the red carpet.

It was the night of net saris. Ameesha Patel too was spotted in a black net sari. We are not a fan .

Prateik Babbar with his lovely lady in blue Amy Jackson. Amy looked gorgeous in an electric blue jumpsuit and black heels.

Shahzahn Padamsee shows some style.

Aarti Chabaria was another Lady In White.

Siblings in Black: Farhan Akhtar with his sister Zoya Akhtar.

Karan Johar and Farah Khan are colour co-ordinated.

Black again: Farah Khan in a black churidar suit.

Mahie Gill smiles for the camera.

Ameesha poses as Rajesh Khanna looks on.

Rohan Sippy on the red carpet.

Ramesh Sippy waits for someone to give him company on the red carpet.

Sakshi Tanwar in a black and golden sari.

Ronit Roy, who bagged all major awards for best actor in a negative role last year for Udaan, is all suited up.

Arjan Bajwa of "Fashion" fame on the red carpet.

Oscar winner Resul Pookkutty with his kids and wife.

Sonu Sood aka Chedi Singh with his pretty wife in an LBD.

Flower power for Divya Dutta.

Style bhai Chunky Pandey.

Jaaved Jaffery walks in.