Wizard of Oz: A Superstar Welcome for Big B

Big B reaches Melbourne to open IFFM 2014

May 01, 2014 13:42 IST
  • Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan arrived in Melbourne on April 30 to open and be part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2014. He will also be honoured as the IFFM International Screen Icon at this year's gala.
    Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan arrived in Melbourne on April 30 to open and be part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2014. He will also be honoured as the IFFM International Screen Icon at this year's gala.
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  • Big B was greeted at the airport by a throng of fans, seeking autographs and photographs. The actor will be joined at the opening by IFFM ambassador Vidya Balan. The festival will begin with the Australian premiere of his film <i>Sholay 3D</i>.<br><br> Coming up: Party To Banti Hai: Big B, Balki
    Big B was greeted at the airport by a throng of fans, seeking autographs and photographs. The actor will be joined at the opening by IFFM ambassador Vidya Balan. The festival will begin with the Australian premiere of his film Sholay 3D.

    Coming up: Party To Banti Hai: Big B, Balki
  • It was time to celebrate as the courts quashed the plagiarism pleas against Amitabh Bachchan's next release <i>Bhoothnath Returns</i> and gave their consent for the film to be released on April 11. <br><br> Big B held a special screening of the film for the cast and close friends at Lightbox in Mumbai on April 5.
    It was time to celebrate as the courts quashed the plagiarism pleas against Amitabh Bachchan's next release Bhoothnath Returns and gave their consent for the film to be released on April 11.

    Big B held a special screening of the film for the cast and close friends at Lightbox in Mumbai on April 5.
  • His <i>Bhoothnath Returns</i> co-star Parth Bhalerao was all smiles at the event.
    His Bhoothnath Returns co-star Parth Bhalerao was all smiles at the event.
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  • While Big B gleefully posed for images Jaya Bachchan chose a quick getaway from the event.
    While Big B gleefully posed for images Jaya Bachchan chose a quick getaway from the event.
  • Director R Balki who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in <i>Paa</i>and <i>Cheeni Kum</i> was at the screening.
    Director R Balki who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in Paaand Cheeni Kum was at the screening.
  • Also present at the screening was his wife, filmmaker Gauri Shinde.
    Also present at the screening was his wife, filmmaker Gauri Shinde.
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  • Oscar winner Rasul Pookutty was also at the screening.
    Oscar winner Rasul Pookutty was also at the screening.
  • National award winning costume designer Niharika Khan was also at the screening.<br><br> Coming up: Maximum city, maximum celebs: Big B, Nita Ambani, Kalki
    National award winning costume designer Niharika Khan was also at the screening.

    Coming up: Maximum city, maximum celebs: Big B, Nita Ambani, Kalki
  • Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was spotted in Mumbai attending a public awareness campaign on head injuries and road accidents on Wednesday (December 11, 2013).
    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was spotted in Mumbai attending a public awareness campaign on head injuries and road accidents on Wednesday (December 11, 2013).
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  • Nita Ambani, who actively works for various social causes, was also seen in a bright red suit.
    Nita Ambani, who actively works for various social causes, was also seen in a bright red suit.
  • Mr Bachchan and Mrs Ambani share a candid moment.
    Mr Bachchan and Mrs Ambani share a candid moment.
  • Big B was felicitated with a bouquet at the event.
    Big B was felicitated with a bouquet at the event.
  • Meanwhile, we haven't seen them together in a film yet, but Kalki Koechlin and Varun Dhawan hit it off at a shoe campaign in Mumbai.
    Meanwhile, we haven't seen them together in a film yet, but Kalki Koechlin and Varun Dhawan hit it off at a shoe campaign in Mumbai.
  • Kalki was quirky in a Jealous 21 outfit.
    Kalki was quirky in a Jealous 21 outfit.
  • Varun Dhawan was up for some fun at the event.
    Varun Dhawan was up for some fun at the event.
  • Varun and Kalki break into a dance while TV host Rannvijay Singh and RJ Malishka join them.
    Varun and Kalki break into a dance while TV host Rannvijay Singh and RJ Malishka join them.