The Bachchans' French connection

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya were the guests of honour at a dinner hosted by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) at Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel on Wednesday, November 20.

  • Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya were the guests of honour at a dinner hosted by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) at Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel on Wednesday, November 20.<br><br>

In this picture Big B and Jaya arrive at the venue.
    Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya were the guests of honour at a dinner hosted by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) at Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel on Wednesday, November 20.

    In this picture Big B and Jaya arrive at the venue.
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  • Big B looked handsome in a charcoal grey suit. Jaya Bachchan looked elegant in a black and red silk sari.
    Big B looked handsome in a charcoal grey suit. Jaya Bachchan looked elegant in a black and red silk sari.
  • Jaya Bachchan could be seen enjoying a glass of wine.
    Jaya Bachchan could be seen enjoying a glass of wine.
  • Amitabh Bachchan was also a part of an initiative by Urja Foundation and Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan Memorial Trust Commission for lighting up of unelectrified homes across rural India with solar power.<br><br>In this picture Big B poses with other participants in the initiative.<br><br>
Coming up: Where's the party tonight, Big B?
    Amitabh Bachchan was also a part of an initiative by Urja Foundation and Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan Memorial Trust Commission for lighting up of unelectrified homes across rural India with solar power.

    In this picture Big B poses with other participants in the initiative.

    Coming up: Where's the party tonight, Big B?
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  • Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was spotted at the <i>Satya 2</i> party at Taj Land's End on Sunday, October 21, in Bandra, Mumbai.<br><br>

The actor looked smart in a black suit and crisp white shirt.
    Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was spotted at the Satya 2 party at Taj Land's End on Sunday, October 21, in Bandra, Mumbai.

    The actor looked smart in a black suit and crisp white shirt.
  • Big B posed for a picture with <i>Satya 2</i> director, Ram Gopal Varma, who was dressed casually for the occasion.
    Big B posed for a picture with Satya 2 director, Ram Gopal Varma, who was dressed casually for the occasion.
  • Big B gives Bollywood actor Kay Kay Menon a <i>jaadu ki jhappi</i>.
    Big B gives Bollywood actor Kay Kay Menon a jaadu ki jhappi.
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  • Actor Sunil Shetty also attended the event.
    Actor Sunil Shetty also attended the event.
  • Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpai, who shot to fame as gangland leader Bhiku Mhatre in the original film, looks lost in his own thoughts.
    Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpai, who shot to fame as gangland leader Bhiku Mhatre in the original film, looks lost in his own thoughts.
  • Actress Anaika Soti, who has replaced Urmila Matondkar in the <i>Satya</i> sequel, looked pretty in a black dress with a slit.
    Actress Anaika Soti, who has replaced Urmila Matondkar in the Satya sequel, looked pretty in a black dress with a slit.
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  • Actress Aradhna Gupta looked chic in a short black dress.<br><br>

On the other hand, actor Puneet Singh Ratn, who will be playing the male lead in <i>Satya 2</i>, looked smart in formals.
    Actress Aradhna Gupta looked chic in a short black dress.

    On the other hand, actor Puneet Singh Ratn, who will be playing the male lead in Satya 2, looked smart in formals.
  • Big B greets the <i>Satya 2</i> stars.
    Big B greets the Satya 2 stars.
  • Director Madhur Bhandarkar also attended the <i>Satya 2</i> event.<br><br>

Ahead: Meet Urmila's <i>Satya 2</i> replacement
    Director Madhur Bhandarkar also attended the Satya 2 event.

    Ahead: Meet Urmila's Satya 2 replacement
  • Director Ram Gopal Varma, who made iconic underworld film <I>Satya</I> in 1998 with Urmila Matondkar and Manoj Bajpayee in the lead roles, introduced the cast of <I>Satya 2</I> -  Puneet Singh Ratn, Anaika Soti and Anjali Gupta - during the launch of the trailer in Mumbai on September 30. <i>Satya 2</I> is a sequel to the critically acclaimed <I>Satya</I>.
    Director Ram Gopal Varma, who made iconic underworld film Satya in 1998 with Urmila Matondkar and Manoj Bajpayee in the lead roles, introduced the cast of Satya 2 - Puneet Singh Ratn, Anaika Soti and Anjali Gupta - during the launch of the trailer in Mumbai on September 30. Satya 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Satya.
  • Anaika Soti, who plays the female lead in <I>Satya 2</i>, looked lovely in a black dress.
    Anaika Soti, who plays the female lead in Satya 2, looked lovely in a black dress.
  • Anjali Gupta, who is also a part of the film, looked chic in a black dress.
    Anjali Gupta, who is also a part of the film, looked chic in a black dress.
  • Puneet Singh Ratn, the lead actor of the film, was suited up for the event.
    Puneet Singh Ratn, the lead actor of the film, was suited up for the event.
  • Director Ram Gopal Varma, in a white shirt and a pair of jeans, interacted with the media.<br><br>Coming up: Sonali, Goldie's date night
    Director Ram Gopal Varma, in a white shirt and a pair of jeans, interacted with the media.

    Coming up: Sonali, Goldie's date night
  • We caught a real good look at Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre and her filmmaker husband Goldie Behl outside a restaurant in Mumbai on Saturday, September 28. The couple seemed to have had a great time judging from their smiles. While Sonali looked gorgeous in a pastel green shirt worn with a pair of grey jeans, her husband looked smart in a white shirt and casual blue denims.<br><br>

Coming up: A movie date with Salman's family, friends
    We caught a real good look at Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre and her filmmaker husband Goldie Behl outside a restaurant in Mumbai on Saturday, September 28. The couple seemed to have had a great time judging from their smiles. While Sonali looked gorgeous in a pastel green shirt worn with a pair of grey jeans, her husband looked smart in a white shirt and casual blue denims.

    Coming up: A movie date with Salman's family, friends
  • We caught a good look at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's family and friends as they made their way to the special screening of the film <i>Phata Poster Nikla Hero</i> at a cinema hall in Mumbai on Thursday, September 19. <br><br>.

In this picture Salman's sister Alvira poses for a picture with her husband and Salman's brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri.
    We caught a good look at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's family and friends as they made their way to the special screening of the film Phata Poster Nikla Hero at a cinema hall in Mumbai on Thursday, September 19.

    . In this picture Salman's sister Alvira poses for a picture with her husband and Salman's brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri.
  • Salman's former girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani looked smart in a black top worn with a pair of jeans.
    Salman's former girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani looked smart in a black top worn with a pair of jeans.
  • Salman's father Salim Khan and his mother Salma arrived at the venue together.
    Salman's father Salim Khan and his mother Salma arrived at the venue together.
  • Salman's stepmother Helen looked radiant in a red <i>salwar kameez</i>.
    Salman's stepmother Helen looked radiant in a red salwar kameez.
  • Helen's good friend and yesteryear actress Waheeda Rahman also gave her company.
    Helen's good friend and yesteryear actress Waheeda Rahman also gave her company.
  • Yesteryear star Asha Parekh looked as elegant as she usually does in a printed sari.
    Yesteryear star Asha Parekh looked as elegant as she usually does in a printed sari.
  • Salman's family and friends seemed wrapped in some intense discussion.
    Salman's family and friends seemed wrapped in some intense discussion.
  • Bollywood baddie Prem Chopra seemed really happy at the prospect of watching the movie.
    Bollywood baddie Prem Chopra seemed really happy at the prospect of watching the movie.