Hilary Swank rocked IIFA 2011

The most famous Hollywood actress Hilary Swank was present at the 2011 International Indian Film Academy Awards, organized at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada on June 25. As reported, Hilary Swank sizzled the Bollywood event, donning a red overstated sleeveless gown from Elie Saab Spring 2011 Couture collection. Hilary Swank’s gown was backless and fully embroidered that showcased her slim figure and overwhelming height.

Hilary as revealed carried an inflated clutch too by Judith Leiber and astounded at event. ‘Million Dollar Baby’ gorgeous diva luminously her presence with sparkling red carpet jewelry. The actress wore a pair of luxury diamond crusted drop earrings, a bracelet and a statement ring. According to the sources, she styled her hair in a different and complicated bun with side-swept bangs. The list of gaze doesn’t end over here,

she selected for fresh face makeup, impressive eyes that grabbed everyone’s attention.Hilary was accompanied by Slumdog Millionaire fame, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor who was dressed up in a stylish designer black suit that well introduced his personality.Hilary Swank presented the ‘Best Leading Male’ award to Bollywood megastar Shahrukh Khan for his outstanding performance in Karan Johar’s “My name is Khan” that also starred Kajol in the lead role.

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Stars spotted in Toronto

Some of Bollywood film industry’s biggest stars reached Toronto on Tuesday to attend this week's International Indian Film Academy Awards and festival. Crowd of fans studded themselves at Pearson airport's international approaching area to welcome bigwigs like Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Sonu Sood and many others.One of the fan present at the airport said that she always followed the IIFA shows. Coming to the IIFA was a huge thing because it happens once in a lifetime. Similar feedback is expected later this week when baadshah Shahrukh Khan will come in town.

Bubbly actress Dia Mirza arrived the town on Tuesday and asserted that she's excited to be a part of this mega event. Actor Zayed Khan said Toronto is the perfect place to organize the event.Mob of crazy fans, cameras set to hit the click button, to catch a gaze of arriving Bollywood celebrities. Having IIFA in Toronto this year helps to feel a special connection to the stars homeland. Banners and billboards promoting the IIFA Awards and festival are pasted around Toronto, with events also taking place in the nearby cities like Mississauga, Brampton and Markham respectively.

The yearly celebration of Indian's gigantic film fraternity is projected to attract almost 40 thousand audiences to the Greater Toronto Area, with more than six hundred million TV viewers globally expected to take in Saturday's awards broadcast single-handedly.So guys, don’t give IIFA a miss this time. It’s gonna rock!!
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Akshay Khanna's Strange Behaviour at IIFA 2009

Akshaye Khanna was in attendance at a recently concluded international awards to promote his coming film ShortKut The Con Is On but he was missing for all the events related to the film.

That's not all. He was present at the award ceremony but didn't go up on the stage to collect the award when his name was announced (For Race in the Best Actor in A Negative Role category).

Khanna's behaviour was rather strange. He has been to award shows abroad earlier but never has he acted like this. He not only neglected the promotional event for his upcoming film but also failed to pick up an award the next night at the awards ceremony.

Anil Kapoor, the producer of ShortKut specially flew down from the States where he is shooting for the American television show 24, to unveil the first promo of the film at the function. The organisers flew in Amrita Rao, Arshad Warsi and other cast members of the film.

But when the time came to promote the film, the Indian and international press kept waiting for Khanna, who went MIA for no apparent reason.
Anil Kapoor picked up his award instead. It was later discovered that he had already left the building.

Anil Shines At IIFA 2009

This year 10th IIFA Awards saw few biggies with the controversies all over about the Bachchan’s, Kareena not performing, Pryianka-Shahid too opting out. In between this entire event 1, 2 ka 4 artist, Anil Kapoor grabbed the limelight.

Anil Kapoor was one of the stars who had all the media behind him. In the press conference he talked about his new show “24” and about her daughter Sonam Kapoor.

Alongside, he was given the best treatment when it comes to hospitality. “He was given one of the best and luxurious Presidential Suite for his three days stay at Macau. He interacted with his fans very nicely and seemed to be enjoying the treatment he got at the award function, adds the source.

Well it seems, Anil Kapoor benefited from the Khans & Kumars absence from the IIFA.

Anil all over at IIFLA 2009

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The 6th year IFFLA opened on April 2, 2009 and continued till 26th. It
began with the traditional red carpet reception for the stars,
directors, producers, sponsors and big names in the film business.

Undoubtedly, the most sought after in the glittering line of
celebrities was Anil Kapoor, who was seen patiently obliging the media
with his charismatic demeanor even as the inaugural address was well
on its way by Marouda inside the theater.

A special reception was given at the Theater for Anil Kapoor on the
night of April 23 when the World Premiere of the English version of “
Gandhi, My Father” was screened. Before the show, Screen Actors Guild
President Alan Rosenberg presented a SAG card signifying Kapoor’s
membership. In an absorbing Q & A session following the movie, a very
emotional Kapoor responded to questions on the making of the troubled
relationship between the Mahatma and his eldest son and the compelling
reasons why he took on the responsibility of doing the role. Following
a philosophical introduction Kapoor closed with “ If we succeed ,
thank you very much – if we don’t , it’s okay!”

Pride of Opening Night Screening went to “ The Fakir of Venice” shot
in the gorgeous setting of the European city with a bizarre story line
which would have seemed far fetched had it not been introduced by its
director Anand Surapur and one of the lead actors Annu Kapoor as
being based on a true story.

The event showcased 36 films from 7 countries, including 4 world and 8
U.S. premieres. It was a great honor to present a tribute to Anil
Kapoor, star and Bollywood legend with over 100 films under his belt
and that three of his movies, ‘Gandhi My Father,’ ‘Virasat’ and
‘Lamhe’ were screened with the man himself in attendance.

The film festival continues to support filmmakers and not just their
films with its successful One-on- One program that brings together a
diverse mix of film professionals for brief, casual and intimate
meetings with participating filmmakers.

Anil Kapoor to be honoured in LA

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is an annual film festival held in Los Angeles, California. Established by Christina Marouda in 2003, these awards pave the way for a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and diverse culture by providing the public with a selection of films from and about the Indian diaspora by Indian and international filmmakers.

It catalogs features and documentaries, and presents Grand Jury and Audience Choice awards in the following categories:
Best Feature
Best Documentary
Best Short Story
Cinematic Scoring Achievement Award

The 7th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) will be held between April 21-26, 2009, at ArcLight Hollywood. It has announced that this year they will salute to SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE star and Bollywood legend Anil Kapoor. Kapoor is an accomplished artist and ambassador for the Indian filmmaking community.

The tribute to Kapoor will include screenings of his films LAMHE (1991) and VIRASAT (1997) as well as the world premiere of the English language version of GANDHI, MY FATHER (2007). Kapoor produced the film, which explores the cost Mahatma Gandhi’s own family bore due to his efforts to free the nation of India.

Kapoor first appeared on the big screen in HAMHARE TUMHARE in 1979. His first lead role followed four years later in the film WHO 7 DIN (1983). Kapoor has appeared in over 100 movies including LAMHE and VIRASAT, prior to his signature turn as the dynamic game show host, ‘Prem Kumar’ in SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. Other notable titles include CHAMELI KI SHAADI (1986), MR. INDIA (1987), RAM LAKHAN (1989), EESHWAR (1989), TAAL (1999) and PUKAR (2000). Upcoming films include the action thriller RACE 2.

Kapoor's Humble Acceptance

Kapoor said, “I am thrilled to be a part of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and honored that they have chosen to include my work as an actor and producer. With the incredible success of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, the timing could not be better. I feel as though I have come full circle. In November, I attended the AFI FEST premiere of Slumdog Millionaire at the ArcLight Theatre. Now, some five months later, I am humbled and honored that my work as an actor and filmmaker has been chosen to receive such a fantastic tribute at the same venue.”

IFFLA Festival Director Christina Marouda said, “We couldn’t be more proud and excited to shine the spotlight on such striking and dynamic figures as Anil Kapoor.

IFFLA also announced YES MADAM, SIR will highlight the Closing Night Gala with Dr. Kiran Bedi, India’s first and highest ranking woman officer of the Indian Police Service, attending as a special Guest of Honor on Sunday, April 26.

Stardust Awards Night 2009

The Stardust Awards Night 2009 was held at Bandra MMRDA grounds, Mumbai, on Feb 15. The show was hosted by Tusshar Kapoor and Minissha Lamba, and was attended by most if not all the Bollywood's fraternity.

The award nite featured performances by Salman Khan , Anil Kapoor, Ameesha Patel , Priyanka Chopra and Minissha Lamba.

Amitabh Bachchan , who has completed 40 years in Bollywood, was given the lifetime achievement award, while Saif and Kareena walked away with the award for "the most stylish B'wood couple".

The complete list of the Max Stardust awards winners:

Superstar of Tomorrow - Male: Farhan Akhtar ("Rock On!")
Superstar of Tomorrow - Female: Asin ("Ghajini")
Hottest New Filmmaker: A.R. Murugadoss ("Ghajini")

Hottest New Film: Ghajini

Breakthrough Performance - Male: Prateik Babba r ("Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na")

Breakthrough Performance - Female: Manjari Phadnis ("Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na")

Standout Performance by a music director: Dhruv Ghanekar ("Drona")

Standout Performance by a Lyricist: Kausar Munir ("Falak tak chal"/"Tashan")

New Musical Sensation - Male: Benny Dayal ("Pappu can’t dance saala”/“Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na”)

New Musical Sensation - Female: Anmol Malik (“Talli”/“Ugly Aur Pagli”)

Exciting New Face: Shriya Saran (“Mission Istanbul”)

The New Menace: Nikitin Dheer (“Jodhaa Akbar”)

Editor’s choice award for most promising director: Abhishek Kapoor (“Rock On!”)

Outstanding contribution to Indian cinema: Dev Anand

Pride of the industry: Feroz Khan

Special award to Anil Kapoor: For being the first mainstream Indian actor to take India to Hollywood and winning global recognition

Stardust Searchlight awards winners:

Best Actor: Amitabh Bachchan (The Last Lear)

Best Actress: Amrita Rao (“Welcome To Sajjanpur”)

Best Film: A Wednesday (Anjum Rizvi)

Best Director: Neeraj Pandey (“A Wednesday”)

Reader’s choice awards

Star of the year - Male: Hrithik Roshan (“Jodhaa Akbar”)

Star of the year - Female: Priyanka Chopra (“ Fashion”)

Dream Director: Ashutosh Gowariker (“Jodhaa Akbar”)

Best Film: Singh is Kingg (Akshay Kumar and Vipul Shah)

Best actor in a supporting role: Tusshar Kapoor (“Golmaal Returns”)

Best Actress in a supporting role: Kangana Ranaut (“Fashion”)

Best Actor in a negative role: Anil Kapoor (“Tashan”)

Style Icon of the year - Male: Saif Ali Khan

Style Icon of the year - Female: Kareena Kapoor

Stardust Awards 2009 night - Spectacular!!!

Like every year, this year too, the MAX Stardust Awards 2009 was a dazzling, star-shimmering event held on Sunday, February 15, 2009 in Mumbai. Eminent and glorious from the Hindi film industry came out in their gorgeous best to grace the event and acknowledge the super talented, new league of actors emerging in Bollywood.

The award ceremony was spectacular and it reflected in the smiles on the beautiful faces out there. MAX Stardust Awards have always rewarded in areas that have been either ignored or not brought up for consideration, and that is what is different about them in comparison with some of the other ceremonies.They are second in league after Star Screen Awards that happened in January,

Hosts
The hosts of the glittering evening were the lovely Minnisha Lamba and the humorous Tusshar Kapoor. Fresh from the success of ‘Golmaal Returns’, Tusshar kept the audience enthralled with his inimitable Golmaal style and made audiences to laugh hard.

Performances
Anil Kapoor’s performanced on stage for the first time in seven years where he danced to the tracks of some of his most popular numbers from ‘Woh Saat Din’ to ‘Ram Lakhan’ and many more. He ended the medley with an exhilarating performance on the signature song ‘Jai Ho’ from the acclaimed ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ saluting the spirit and success of Bollywood. In fact, in his acceptance speech for a special award bestowed upon him for taking Indian cinema global and completing 30 years in Hindi cinema, he remarked, “This is my Oscar!”

The award ceremony had a medley of extravagant entertainment, which included electrifying, foot-tapping performances from Minissha Lamba and Neetu Chandra. Amisha Patel floored the audience with her ‘Lazy Lamhe’ act. The ravishing Priyanka Chopra set the stage on fire with her electrifying dance on a medley of her famous tracks while Salman Khan brought the grand event to its close with a rocking performance.

Lifetime Achievement Awards
Dev Anand and Feroz Khan were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards, and Devsaab looking a sprightly 86, spoke about how he was still going strong and looking forward to his new movie releasing later this year! Fardeen Khan accepted the award on his father’s behalf as the ailing senior Khan could not be present.

Celebrity Guests
MAX Stardust Awards is really where the film community comes together to recognize their own without any controversy or ugliness. The who’s who of the industry was present at these awards. Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan with Amar Singh, Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, Rekha, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, Ashutosh and Sunita Gowariker, Farhan Akhtar, Boney and Sridevi Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Adhyayan Suman, Amrita Rao, Asin, Neha Dhupia, Koena Mitra, Abbas-Mustan, Anu Malik, Genelia D’Souza and many more graced the red carpet.

Sets
The event had extravagant sets coupled with lasers, special effects, lighting and acoustics to create a magnificent audio and visual impact. The sets replicated the ocean and the event truly took the audience on a joy-ride they would enjoy.


Telecast
The spectacular MAX Stardust Awards will be telecast on MAX on 28 February 2009 at 8 pm.Do not miss the fun.