PIX: Amitabh Bachchan, DiCaprio at Great Gatsby world premiere

The star-studded world premiere of Baz Luhrman's 3D extravaganza The Great Gatsby, held at the Lincoln Centre in New York on May 1, was marked by thousands of Amitabh Bachchan's Indian-American fans who turned up to catch a glimpse of the Indian icon.

Bachchan, who appears in a brief role as Meyer Wolfsheim in the film, arrived on the red carpet with wife Jaya Bachchan.

A film adapation of F Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the same name, the film is set to open in theatres this Friday, May 10.

Dressed in a sharp tuxedo, Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays the titular character of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire seeking acceptance in the American high society of the 1920s, arrived solo for the premiere.

Tobey Maguire poses for pictures along side wife Jennifer Meyer Maguire on the red carpet.

The former Spiderman actor plays Gatsby's neighbour Nick Carraway in the film. 

Actress Carey Mulligan, the troubled Daisy Buchanan in the film who falls for Gatsby's charms, looked striking in her flaming red Lanvin dress.

Director Baz Luhrmann poses for pictures with wife Catherine Martin.

Actress and comedian Isla Fisher, who plays Myrtle Wilson in the film, pauses for a quick photo on the red carpet.

Rap mogul and executive producer of the film, Jay Z looked dapper in his suit.

Songstress Florence Welch, who features on the film's soundtrack, sported a Miu Miu dress for the do.

Actress and playwright Kate Mulvany makes her presence felt in a red lacy number.

Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev at the premiere.

Enthusiastic New Yorker fans of the Big B hold a poster for their favourite Indian star.

Scores of fans gathered around the venue to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars ahead of the high profile premiere.