Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Amisha Patel
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Ameesha Patel has gone the Lara Dutta way. The actress, who was last seen in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic back in 2008, has launched her own production house called Patel Productions.

To celebrate the ocassion, the petite actress threw a party for her friends and associates from the industry at a hip nightspot in Juhu, a western suburb of Mumbai.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Ashmit Patel

Ashmit Patel dutifully turned up at the event to show support for his elder sister. The actor made a solo entry and looked dapper in semi formals.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Sussanne Roshan

Sussanne Roshan, who recently launched her own maiden venture with Charcoal Project -- an interior store, looked cute as a button in this polka-dotted dress.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor, whose last film Patiala House received a lukewarm response at the box office, looked fresh and younger than his years.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Sameera Reddy

Actress Sameera Reddy made a fashionable appearance.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani

Producer duo Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani were present at the do too. Imparting lessons to novices, perhaps?

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Madhur Bhandarkar

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, who's reportedly toying with the idea of making a film on Marilyn Monroe, was also present to congratulate the actress.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: David Dhawan, Ramesh Taurani and Rakesh Roshan

Filmmakers David Dhawan, Ramesh Taurani and Rakesh Roshan were also present at the party.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Manyata Dutt

New mum Manyata Dutt, who arrived sans hubby Sanjay Dutt, turned up to support one of her cloest friends in the industry.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Punit Malhotra

Director Punit Malhotra (of I Hate Luv Storys fame) is all about casual comfort as he walks in at the venue.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Imtiaz Ali

Jab We Met filmmaker Imtiaz Ali works the classic black-shirt-blue-jeans look at the do.

Ameesha turns producer, throws a big bash

Image: Jackie Shroff

Jackie Shroff, who's rarely seen about town nowadays, made an appearance at Ameesha's party.

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