The social glitterati the UK gathered in Leicester Square for the international launch of the Sahara Indian Film Festival and the screening of Bollywood's biggest blockbuster of all time, Sholay.

Dhalmendra, superstar actress Rani Mukherji, former Miss India Celina Jaitley and stars of the soon-to-be released crossover movie The Rising, Coral Day and Ben Neelam, were amongst the guests at UCI Empire, Leicester Square. The night marked the beginning of a 3-day tribute to some of Bollywood's rich and unforgettable classic films including Mother India and the Oscar nominated Lagaan.