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The who's who of Bollywood including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, veteran actor Dharmendra, superstar Aamir Khan, Zeenat Aman, Vyjyanthimala, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit among others launched the autobiography of Bollywood’s tragedy king Dilip Kumar titled, ‘The Substance And The Shadow’ on Monday (June 9) in an extravagant affair. Dilip Kumar was seen hand-in-hand with wife and veteran actress Saira Banu. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
The couple celebrate 48 years of marriage this year and looked very much in love as they whispered to each other. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actor Aamir Khan was suave in a suit and tie as he arrived for the launch along with director wife Kiran Rao and mother Zeenat Hussain. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was dapper in a blue blazer while his 'Great Gambler' co-star Zeenat Aman was elegant in a cream coloured creation. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Yesteryear Bollywood heroes Dharmendra and Jeetendra were joined by villain Danny Denzongpa. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Industrialist Anil Ambani arrives with wife Tina and mother Kokilaben. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Priyanka Chopra, who recently returned to Mumbai from her ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ shoot, was gorgeous in a gold and black Sabyasachi sari with Amrapali jewellery. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Bollywood's dancing queen Madhrui Dixit was beautiful and radiant in a red SVA sari with a gold blouse as she posed for pictures along with husband Dr. Sriram Nene. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Bollywood beauties Madhuri Dixit and Priyanka Chopra take the stage to light the traditional lamp. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Madhumati couple - Actress Vyjayanthimala, who was seated next to Dilip Kumar, wore a bright pink and green sari for the occasion. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Dharmendra, Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan unveil Dilip Kumar's autobiography. Also seen on stage is Saira Banu.
Penned by author Udaya Tara Nayar, Dilip Kumar’s autobiography chronicles the 91-year-old's life from his days as a child to present - the ups and downs in his life, his family, career, wife and more. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Dilip Kumar holds up his autobiography, ‘The Substance And The Shadow’ for the cameras. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Salman Khan's father and writer Salim Khan, actress Vyjyanthimala, Subhash Ghai, Javed Akhtar, Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Big B and Priyanka Chopra on stage with Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Amitabh Bachchan greets the Tragedy King. Dilip Kumar had played Big B's father in 'Shakti'. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Jai and Veeru together - Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan look very serious. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actress Madhrui Dixit was accompanied by her husband Dr. Sriram Nene, Priyanka Chopra and Javed Akhtar snapped during the launch. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Dharmendra chats with good friends Sanjay and Zarine Khan. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Dilip Kumar holds on to his wife Saira Banu’s arm during the event. “Please pray that the dedication we have written the book, it is received by the readers in the same way. Every chapter in the book is important and you all will read something that you have not read before about him,” said Saira. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Zeenat Aman picked a lovely beige embroidered creation with glittery pumps for the launch. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Time to catch up - Amitabh Bachchan talks to close friend, industrialist Anil Ambani and his mother Kokilaben. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Amitabh Bachchan and Tina Ambani share a light moment. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Priyanka Chopra spends some tome in conversation with Amitabh Bachchan. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Priyanka Chopra speaks to Salman Khan's father, scriptwriter Salim Khan. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Aamir Khan seated here with wife Kiran who looked lovely in a silk sari, recited a poem by Prasoon Joshi at the launch. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Sussanne Roshan’s parents Sanjay Khan and Zarine arrived hand-in-hand. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Music director Bappi Lahiri arrived with wife Chitrani. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actress Farida Jalal makes an entrance. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Funnymen Kapil Sharma and Ali Asgar from ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ were also seen at the launch . (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Pandit Shiv Kumar wore a printed kurta with a shawl. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Sanjay Leela Bhasali share a moment for the cameras. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Daddy-to-be Riteish Deshmukh and filmmaker Karan Johar were also present. Karan Johar was the show's host. “What a memorable evening !!!! had the honour of hosting the launch of Dilip Kumars autobiography amongst legends of Hindi cinema....”, tweeted Karan. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Singer Shaan takes the mic on stage with Lalit Pandit. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Sharman Joshi was with his wife Prerana, while Mandira Bedi was sexy in a sari as she arrived with husband Raj Kaushal. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji and actor Aditya Pancholi, both went for black. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
