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The Bachchan clan – Amitabh, wife Jaya, son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai inaugurated the 20th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival along with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's blue-eyed boy Shah Rukh Khan in a grand ceremony on Monday (November 10), at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in the City of Joy. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
At the event, Amitabh Bachchan made known his pride that the Bachchan clan has contributed immensely to Bengali cinema.
Seen here Aishwarya, husband Abhishek, mom-in-law Jaya and father-in-law Amitabh. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Shah Rukh Khan, who is the brand ambassador of Kolkata, meets Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek with a hug. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shares a laugh with her 'Josh' and Mohabbatein' co-star Shah Rukh Khan while hubby Abhishek, last seen in ‘Happy New Year’, takes his turn to light the lamp. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee speaks to Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Jaya Bachchan and Big B share a moment, looks like Shah Rukh wants to know the joke!
Veteran actress, Jaya said coming to KIFF with the whole family was like coming to a family function. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
“Kolkata aamar praner shahar. Kolkata film festival aamar praner utsav. Chalo sobai mile eta ke safal kori. (Kolkata is the city of my soul. Kolkata film festival is a celebration of my soul. Come lets make it a success),” said Shah Rukh Khan at the event. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
SRK and Jaya Bachchan talk to each other.
Thousands gathered to watch the glamourous opening of the KIFF at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, and of course to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Shah Rukh Khan are known to share a close friendship. The actor was recently in Kolkata, to promote his latest release, ‘Happy New Year’. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Amitabh Bachchan left the audience in splits as he recounted an old tale of how a Bengali jamindar forgot to bring back his 'dhoti' while trying to bring back the 'chadar' his wife gave him before going to a courtesan. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Shah Rukh Khan has a word with Kajol’s mother, actress Tanuja. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan lights the inaugural lamp. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Seen here with Jaya Bachchan, veteran actress Tanuja was also present for the grand inaugural ceremony. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Big B is currently in Kolkata, shooting for his upcoming film, ‘Piku’. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Abhishek Bachchan and Irrfan Khan unveil a portrait of KIFF. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Jaya Bachchan helps actress Tanuja make her way on the stage, while Irrfan Khan is also pictured at the event. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
At the KIFF 2014, a special tribute would be paid to legendary actress Suchitra Sen with screenings of seven of her works like 'Devdas', 'Andhi' and an exhibition on her contribution to the film industry. (Source: Express Photo by Partha Paul)
