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PIX: Vidya, Salman, Sridevi at Star Guild awards
The 8th edition of Renault Star Guild awards, held at Yash Raj studio over the weekend in Andheri, a western Mumbai suburb, was marked by Salman Khan's dazzling debut as an awards show host.
While Barfi! and Vicky Donor swept the awards, the red carpet wasn't without its share of high points.
Anushka Sharma stood out in a sari and slick hair even as Vidya Balan put a fresh spin on her favourite garment with an interesting blouse and makeup.
Priyanka Chopra, Ileana D'Cruz
The lovely Barfi! ladies didn't disappoint on the red carpet either.
While Priyanka Chopra sparkled in a Shehla Khan number, Ileana D'Cruz went for a Dolce & Gabbana gown.
Barfi! won eight awards including Best Film, Best Director and Special Female Star of the Year for Chopra.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan, who reportedly made a comeback to hosting shows after 24 years, charmed the audience with his talent.
Sonakshi Sinha
Khan's Dabangg 2 costar Sonakshi Sinha was a picture of elegance in an Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla outfit as she arrived on the red carpet.
Sridevi and Boney Kapoor
Sridevi, who loved fetching in a Sabyasachi number, was joined by husband Boney Kapoor.
Her much loved comeback film English Vinglish was ignored by the awards even though it won quite a few nods this season.
Hema Malini and Poonam Sinha
Ever the pillar of strength for her star daughter Sonakshi, Poonam Sinha was present at the awards.
Hema Malini arrived in an interestingly draped beige sari.
Jacqueline Fernandez, Huma Qureshi
Race 2 hottie Jacqueline Fernandez posed for cameras in a printed Lanvin gown while Huma Qureshi went the ethnic route in a rather overwhelming anarkali.
Abhishek Bachchan and Karan Johar
Abhishek Bachchan, who won the Best Actor in a Comic Role award for Bol Bachchan along side Annu Kapoor (Vicky Donor), joined Karan Johar on the red carpet.
Arjun Kapoor and Prabhu Deva
Actor Arjun Kapoor bonded with Prabhu Deva at the awards.
Ayushamnn Khurrana and Kunal Roy Kapur, Annu Kapoor
Nautanki Saala costars Ayushamnn Khurrana and Kunal Roy Kapur showed off their histrionics as they arrived to attend the do.
Vicky Donor won five awards including Promising debut and Best Singer (Male) for Khurrana and Best Comic Role, Best Supporting actor for Kapoor.
Sara Loren, Aditi Rao Hydari
The Bhatt belles from Murder 3, Sara Loren and Aditi Rao Hydari made their presence felt on the red carpet.
Kayoze and Boman Irani
Father-son duo and Student Of The Year costars Kayoze and Boman Irani were at the do too.
Vishal Bharadwaj and Gulzar
Filmmakers and frequent collaboraters Vishal Bharadwaj and Gulzar seemed to be more than enjoying each other's company.
Neetu Chandra, Sakshi Tanwar
Actresses Neetu Chandra and Sakshi Tanwar were present too.
Popular TV show Bade Acche Lagte Hain in which Tanwar plays the lead role, won four out of the five TV awards pesented at the do including Best Actress for her, Best Actor for Ram Kapoor and Best TV show (Drama).
R Balki and Gauri Shinde
Filmmaker couple R Balki and Gauri Shinde pose on the red carpet.
Ekta Kapoor, Sophie Choudry
Producer Ekta Kapoor and Sophie Choudry wore gowns with varying results.
Nagesh Kukunoor, Sujoy Ghosh
Sujoy Ghosh won the Best Director award for Kahaani along side Anurag Basu (Barfi!).
Kahaani also won the Best Actress award for Vidya Balan.
Filmmkaker Nagesh Kukunoor also attended the awards show.
Lata Mangeshkar
Singing doyen Lata Mangeshkar being escorted to the venue.