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Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

Last updated on: February 2, 2011 18:13 IST
Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra

When Karan Johar launched his new film -- the Agneepath remake -- at Mumbai's Four Seasons hotel, all the stars turned up!

We managed to catch a glimpse of Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka driving in together, making us wonder whether they're just neighbours or 'really good friends'. What do you think?

Incidentally, Priyanka stars in the film, taking over from Madhavi, who starred in the original.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

Last updated on: February 2, 2011 18:13 IST
Gauri and Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan and wife Gauri were among the few stars who stepped out of their car to give the media a good shot.

Surprisingly, SRK does not have a role in the Agneepath remake yet, which is being produced by best friend Karan Johar.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

Last updated on: February 2, 2011 18:13 IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the big launch without pa-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, the star of the Agneepath original. The Big B had, in fact, bagged a National Award for his role in the film.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Arora and Tusshar Kapoor
Best friends Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora drive up together, along with Tusshar Kapoor. Only recently, Kareena and Priyanka rubbed each other the wrong way at an event rehearsal. But it looks like the two have made up, and are ready to party together.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Imran Khan, Avantika Malik and Kunal Kapoor
Imran Khan was spotted at the wheel, as he drove in with friend Kunal Kapoor and wife Avantika Malik.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Ranbir Kapoor and Ayan Mukherjee

Ranbir Kapoor drove in with close friend and Wake Up Sid director Ayan Mukherjee.

Ranbir's father Rishi Kapoor will have a important role in the remake.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Arjun Rampal, Sussanne Roshan, Nandita Mahtani and Mehr Jesia

Sussanne Roshan arrived with designer Nandita Mahtani, and Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia.

Hrithik Roshan, who wasn't to be seen, takes over from Amitabh Bachchan in the Agneepath remake.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma
Band Baaja Baraat star Ranveer Singh has quickly adapted to the glamorous life of a star. He arrives with his co-star Anushka Sharma, who tries to hide behind her hair.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji makes a solo entrance.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Neelam and Samir Soni

Newlyweds Neelam and Samir Soni get ready for public appearances as a married couple.

Neelam, who starred in the original Agneepath -- which released in 1990 -- stills looks young and beautiful.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Urmila Matondkar
Urmila Matondkar shows off her pretty profile as she arrives for the big launch.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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John Abraham
John Abraham waves as he arrives for the party.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor signals animatedly, as he drives into the venue.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

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Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif
Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif arrived separately, both looking smashing in their party wear. Looks like Dips is over Ranbir, and doesn't mind partying with him and his reported new beau Katrina.

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

Last updated on: February 2, 2011 18:13 IST
Leander Paes and Rhea Pillai

Leander Paes and Rhea Pillai join the filmi crowd.

Was Rhea standing in for her former husband Sanjay Dutt, who has a prominent role in the Agneepath remake?

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

Last updated on: February 2, 2011 18:13 IST
Karan Johar

Karan Johar sure known how to throw a big bash, and make sure all the important people turn up.

Among the other people spotted at the party were Ritesh Deshmukh, Sohail Khan and wife Seema, Twinkle Khanna, Raveena Tandon, designer Abu Jani and Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar.