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PIX: Ash, Ambanis at the Big B art show

Last updated on: October 12, 2012 14:22 IST

Image: Amitabh Bachchan admires an art installation

After a star-studded bash with family, friends and granddaughter Aaradhya on October 10, Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 70th birthday at an art exhibition organised as a tribute to him.

Curated by Sapna Kar, the show 'B Seventy' was held at the Hall Of Vision at Nehru Centre in Worli, South Mumbai, on October 11 and comprised of artwork tributes by 70 artists.

Dressed in a bandhgala, the Big B admires a colourful bust of one of his most famous onscreen avatars.

Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with Vrinda and Krishnaraj Rai

Image: Abhishek Bachchan, Vrinda Rai, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Krishnaraj Rai

Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who were present at the do with the family, pose for pictures with Ash's parents Vrinda and Krishnaraj Rai.

Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Image: Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

The actor couple was dressed in colour-coordinated outfits of white and gold.

It seems to be the pair's most preferred combination, if their most recent appearances are anything to go by. 

The Ambanis

Image: The Ambanis

One of the closest friends of the Bachchan family, industrialist Anil Ambani, who was a prominent presence at the October 10 bash, shares a light moment with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, wife Tina Ambani and mother Kokilaben.

Kokilaben Ambani

Image: Kokilaben Ambani and Jaya Bachchan

The matriarchs of the Ambani and Bachchan families -- Kokilaben and Jaya -- catch up at the do.

Piyush Pandey

Image: Piyush Pandey

Noted ad filmmaker Piyush Pandey unveiled the book B Seventy with Jaya Bachchan during the exhibition.

Ajitabh and Ramola Bachchan

Image: Ajitabh and Ramola Bachchan

The Big B's younger brother Ajitabh Bachchan, who reportedly delivered an elaborate and heartwarming speech at the party, was present at the exhibition with wife Ramola.

Shweta Bachchan Nanda

Image: Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan

A sari-clad Shweta Bachhcan Nanda poses for photographs with brother Abhishek.

Parmeshwar Godrej and Kumar Mangalam Birla

Image: Amitabh Bachchan, Parmeshwar Godrej, Jaya Bachchan and Kumar Mangalam Birla

Socialite Parmeshwar Godrej and industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla represented the city's swish set at the do.

Ila Arun and Govind Nihlani

Image: Ila Arun and Govind Nihlani

Actress/singer Ila Arun poses for pictures with filmmaker Govind Nihlani.

Madhoo Shah

Image: Madhoo Shah

Roja actress Madhoo was also spotted at the exhibition.

Arzan and Khushnuma Khambatta

Image: Arzan and Khushnuma Khambatta

Artist Arzan Khambatta poses along side the Big B and Khushnuma Khambatta with his Amitabh Bachchan installation fashioned after the actor's iconic Agneepath pose.

Farhad Hussain

Image: A collage by Farhad Hussain

Artist Farhad Hussain's collage of Big B images titled Ek Rasta Hai Zindagi that was showcased at the exhibition.

Satish Gujral

Image: A Satish Gujral creation

Noted Indian painter Satish Gujral's creation A Man Of Destiny was among the works on display.

Amitabh Bachchan

Image: Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan examines a painting on display.
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