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ShareMumbai: The tradition of taash parties was probably institutionalized in the film industry by Raj Kapoor -- his do's were legendary and the entire industry would turn up to cheer the players, the party going on till Diwali day morning. The patriarch of the biggest film family after the Kapoors, Amitabh Bachchan, held parties for a while but discontinued it for unknown reasons.
This year though, it's the unlikeliest candidate - Aamir Khan - who is throwing the biggest party, and it's at his Pali Hill residence tonight. Initiated by wife Kiran, the guest list for the bash includes Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Vidhu Vinod Chopra,Rajkumar Hirani, Salman Khan,and of course, Aamir's family including sister Nuzhat and his nephew Imran Khan.
It is not clear if Shah Rukh Khan has been invited for the party. Even though not intended to be a taash party, it might end up being one as some of the invitees are known for their fondness for teen patti. Aamir's Fanaa co-star Kajol will not be a part of the celebrations -- she is reported to be holding her own at her Juhu residence with husband Ajay Devgan. Close friends, Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra and Aditya Chopra are expected to be a part of it.
The veterans who have kept the flag of taash parties flying is led by the forever-young group of friends: Jeetendra, Rakesh Roshan, Prem Chopra and Rishi Kapoor. "We do it every year, so it's a kind of get-together for us," says Jeetendra.
Akshay Kumar holds a Diwali party religiously every year if he is in town. This time too he is expected to host one, but tomorrow night, as he will be shooting in Lonavala at the Bigg Boss house. Ektaa Kapoor will be hosting a really small one this time, inviting only close friends. Ditto Lara Dutta. Shilpa Shetty and beau Raj Kundra are planning to host a Diwali party tomorrow night at Shilpa's new bungalow.
