Kangana, Katrina, Ambanis Lead Celeb Roll Call at MAMI Film Festival

Bollywood's A-list stars provided a star-studded opening to the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival on October 29.

Actors Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan, and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji pose for a picture with Industrialist Mukesh Ambani's wife Nita, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta.

Kangana Ranaut was the star of the evening in a silver gown.

Katrina Kaif, fabulous in Anamika Khanna, posed for a picture with Alia Bhatt, who looked gorgeous in strapless Isabel Sanchis.

Alia and Sidharth, who are speculated to be in a relationship, were spotted in deep conversation.

Abhishek Bachchan walked in with Ambani matriarch Kokilaben and Anant, son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani.

Abhishek, the Ambanis and actress Tara Sharma chatted with each other on the sidelines of the ceremony.

Hrithik, Kangana and Nita Ambani exchanged pleasantries.

Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta were all smiles.

Vidya Balan, radiant in a saffron and green silk sari, was accompanied by her husband, UTV's Sidharth Roy Kapur.

Kalki Koechlin was a goddess in green.

Author Twinkle Khanna, wife of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, was lovely in lemon.

Actors Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh were all smiles as they posed for a photograph.

Filmmaker Kabir Khan and his wife Mini Mathur were also invited.

Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai was honoured with Excellence in Cinema (International) award

Actor Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao was elegant in a navy ensemble.

Aditi Rao Hydari, director Vikas Bahl and actor Rajkummar Rao posed for a picture.

Anupam and Kirron Kher made a striking pair.

Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Ayan Mukerji had their arms around each other.

Irrfan Khan was all suited up for the occasion.

Writer Javed Akhtar, who was honoured with the 'Excellence in Cinema' award, was accompanied by his wife, evergreen actress Shabana Azmi.

PK director Rajkumar Hirani presented the award to Mr Akhtar.

Javed Akhtar was escorted to the stage by actor Sohail Khan, son of lyricist Salim Khan who shared the honour with Mr Akhtar.

Lootera director Vikramaditya Motwane and his wife Ishika were also invited.

Ramesh Taurani of Tips was distinguished in a suit.