The jury of the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy awards held a press meet in Mumbai on March 16, ahead of the awards show.
Singer Udit Narayan is a part of the jury.
Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila of Dama Dam Mast Qalandar, Ek Se Badkar Ek and Ali Baba Mil Gaye Chalis Choron Se and Agneepath fame makes an appearance.
Singer Tinaa Ghaai puts some Holi colours on Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari.
Director Anees Bazmee gets honoured at the event.
Anup Jalota entertains the guests.
Stand-up comedian Sunil Pal performs.
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar