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Popular Awards

Best Picture
Black

Direction
Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Black

Performance in a Leading Role (Male)
Amitabh Bachchan - Black

Performance in a Leading Role (Female)
Rani Mukherji - Black

Performance in a Supporting Role (Male)
Abhishek Bachchan - Sarkar

Performance in a Supporting Role (Female)
Ayesha Kapoor - Black

Performance in a Comic Role
Javed Jaffery - Salaam Namaste

Performance in a Negative Role
Nana Patekar - Apaharan

Music Direction
Shankar Ehsaan Loy - Bunty Aur Babli

Best Story
Nagesh Kukunoor - Iqbal

Lyrics
Gulzar - Kajra re (Bunty Aur Babli)

Playback Singer (Male)
Himesh Reshammiya - Aashiq Banaya Aapne (Aashiq Banaya Aapne)

Playback Singer (Female)
Alisha Chinai - Kajra re (Bunty Aur Babli)


Technical Awards

Cinematography
Ravi K. Chandran - Black

Screenplay
Vidhu Vinod Chopra & Pradeep Sarkar - Parineeta

Dialogue
Prakash Jha - Apharan

Ediitng
Bela Segal - Black

Art Direction
Keshto Mondol, Elridge Rodrigues, Tanushree Sarkar, Pradeep Sarkar - Parineeta

Choreography
Vaibhavi Merchant - Bunty Aur Babli (Kajra Re)

Action
Allan Amin - Dus

Sound Recording
Bishwadeep Chatterjee - Parineeta

Sound Re Recording
P. Balaraman - Aashiq Banaya Aapne

Song Recording
Anup Dev - Black

Special Effects
Prime Focus - Dus

Background Score
Monty Sharma - Black

Costume Designing
Subarna Ray Chaudhari - Parineeta

Make Up
Vidyadhar Bhatte - Parineeta



In 2006, IIFA went to the Indian Film Industry's home away from home - mystical Dubai.

Dubai, with its old world charm and new age dynamism played host to the 3 day IIFA Weekend and its many events, which saw a multi-cultural audience of over 10,000 people from countries such as India, Singapore, Malayasia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, The Netherlands, the Reunion Islands, Mauritius and the UAE.

The weekend began with the IIFA Inaugural Press Conference and the IIFA World Premiere of Jagmohan Mundra's 'Provoked'. It also hosted a unique IIFA Foundation Fashion Extravaganza as the event to raise funds for the IIFA Foundation.

This spectacular IIFA Weekend in Dubai created a benchmark in the world of Live events, as it won the award for the Best International Global Event for South Asia in 2006.

Popular Awards

Best Direction
Yash Chopra - Veer Zaara

Best Picture
Yash Chopra - Veer Zaara

Best Lyrics
Sayeed Quadri & Javed Akhtar - Murder and Swades

Best Performance in a Negative Role
John Abraham - Dhoom

Best Performance in a Comic Role
Akshay Kumar - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Rani Mukherji - Veer Zaara

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Abhishek Bachchan - Yuva

Music Direction
Late Madan Mohan - Veer Zaara

Best Male Playback Singer
Kunal Ganjawala - Murder

Best Female Playback Singer
Sunidhi Chauhan - Dhoom

Best Story
Aditya Chopra - Veer Zaara

Best Actress
Rani Mukherji - Hum Tum

Best Actor
Shah Rukh Khan - Veer Zaara


Technical Awards

Sound Recording
Rakesh Rajan - Aitraaz

Costume Designer
Vikram Phadnis - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Action
Alan Amin - Dhoom

Song Recording
Satish Gupta - Murder

Art Direction
Sharmishta Roy - Black

Dialogue
Vishal Bhardwaj - Maqbool

Choreography
Farah Khan - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Cinematography
Asim Bajaj - Chameli

Background Score
Salim Suleman - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Editing
Hussain Burmawala - Aitraaz

Screenplay
Abbas Tyrewala & Vishal Bhardwaj - Maqbool

Sound Re-recording
Anup Dev - Aitraaz

Special Effects (Visual)
Rajtaru Video Sonic & Eagle Video Films - Main Hoon Na

Makeup
Anil Pimpriker - Veer Zaara


Special Awards

Lifetime : International Cinema
Shabana Azmi

Lifetime : Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
V K Murthy

Samsung Diva
Priety Zinta

Samsung Style Icon
Hrithik Roshan

Star Debut
Aayesha Takia

Debut Director
Farah Khan


Amsterdam welcomes IIFA ...


On its continuing journey to propel Indian Cinema to new heights around the world, IIFA landed in the picturesque city of Amsterdam, the city on water for the 6th Annual IIFA Weekend and Awards. The three-day extravaganza left Amsterdam dazzled with its magical mix of stars, glamour and entertainment.

The Press Conference:
- The IIFA Weekend celebrations kicked off with Amitabh Bachchan
- Official launch of the three-day event at a Press Meet

IIFA World Premiere:
- Held at the magnificent centuries old Pathe Tuschinski Theatre
- The film premiered was Pradeep Sarkar’s ‘Parineeta’
- The lead cast, including Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan & Rekha
along with other stars attended the Premiere.

IIFA Film Festival and IIFA Workshop:
- The first-ever IIFA Film Festival inaugurated by Yash Chopra
- Held at the Pathe Tuschinski Theatre
- Showcased some of the best films Indian Cinema has to offer
- Over 4000 people enjoyed the varied selection of films over three
days, Staggering 89% occupancy
- IIFA Workshop organized, which served as a unique meeting between
some prominent filmmakers from India and Dutch film professionals
- Key speakers at the workshop included Karan Johar, Shabana Azmi,
Javed Akhtar and Abhishek Bachchan
- The workshop also featured a screening of the blockbuster ‘Kal Ho
Na Ho’

FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum:
- Held at Expo XXI
- Dignitaries from India and the Netherlands addressed topics
such as Trade and Commerce, Tourism and Cinema
- The FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum served as a place for big
ideas, international business and networking

IIFA Foundation Celebrity Cricket Match:
- Held at the Olympic Stadium
- Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan were captains of their respective
teams
- Actors Boman Irani, Chunkey Pandey and Neelam provided the
entertaining commentary
- At the end of an action-packed game, Hrithik’s team was declared
winners

IIFA Awards:
- 11th June 2005 - The Amsterdam Arena buzzed with activity as
preparations were on for the grandest moment of Indian Cinema – the
6th Samsung IIFA Awards 2005
- Kicking off the Awards Ceremony was IIFA Brand Ambassador
Amitabh Bachchan
- Shah Rukh Khan, Fardeen Khan and Karan Johar were the comperes
for the evening
- International pop sensation Bombay Rockers truly ‘Rocked Tha Party’
Rouge urged the audience to ‘Don’t Be Shy’
- Performances by Salman Khan, Aalaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora,
Esha Deol, Isha Sharwani, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor & Daler
Mehndi left the fans starstruck
- International magician Hans Kolak added a touch of magic to the
evening
- Abhishek Bachchan’s first-ever international performance in which
Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan joined him on stage

Best Story
Karan Johar - Kal Ho Naa Ho

Music Direction
Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy- Kal Ho Naa Ho

Performance in a Comic Role
Boman Irani- Munnabhai M.B.B.S.

Actress in a Supporting Role
Jaya Bachchan- Kal Ho Naa Ho

Actor in a Supporting Role
Saif Ali Khan- Kal Ho Naa Ho

Performance in a Negative Role
Feroz Khan- Janasheen

Direction
Rakesh Roshan- Koi Mil Gaya

Best Picture
Kal Ho Naa Ho

Actress in a Leading Role
Preity Zinta- Kal Ho Naa Ho

Actor in a Leading Role
Hrithik Roshan - Koi Mil Gaya

Male Playback Singer
Sonu Nigam - Kal Ho Naa Ho - Kal Ho Naa Ho

Female Playback Singer
Shreya Ghoshal- Jism - Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai

Lyrics
Javed Akhtar- Kal Ho Naa Ho - Kal Ho Naa Ho

Art Direction
Sharmistha Roy - Kal Ho Naa Ho

Background Score
Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy - Kal Ho Naa Ho

Choreography
Farah Khan - Kal Ho Naa Ho – Maahi Ve

Cinematography
Anil Mehta for Kal Ho Naa Ho

Costume Designer
Manish Malhotra - Kal Ho Naa Ho

Dialogue
Abbas Tyrewala - Munnabhai M.B.B.S

Editing
Rajkumar Hirani - Munnabhai M.B.B.S

Make Up
Mickey Contractor - Kal Ho Naa Ho

Screen Play
Rajkumar Hirani , Lajan Joseph , Vidhu Vinod Chopra- Munnabhai M.B.B.S

Song Recording
Satish Gupta - Koi Mil Gaya

Sound Recording
Jeetendra Chaudhary for Koi Mil Gaya

Sound Re - Recording
Lesli- Anand Theatre - L.O.C Kargil

Special Effects (Visual)
Bimmini Special Fx , Digital Art Media - Koi Mil Gaya


Uniquely IIFA, Uniquely Singapore...


Indian Cinema lands in the roaring city of Uniquely Singapore – a destination as colourful and warm as Indian Cinema itself. A contingent of over 450 stars, celebrities, cricketers, industrialists and government leaders were present at the 3-day weekend.

In 2004, the IIFA Management showcased the IIFA Foundation Celebrity Football Match. Held at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore, the team lineup comprised the glitterati of Indian Cinema and Singapore’s football fraternity.

The IIFA Forum in 2004 drew a full house. Hosted in partnership with the Media Development Authority, Singapore, the focus was on ‘Globalisation of Indian Cinema’ and ‘Co-Production between India and Singapore’.

Singapore experienced the glittering World Premiere of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Yuva’, in Hindi and ‘Aayitha Ezhuthu’ in Tamil. Giving the world a taste of true Indian Cinema – regional, and at the same time, global.

As the day dawned on 22nd May, the anticipation for the 5th IIFA Awards filled the air. The Singapore Indoor Stadium was taken over by stars. And fans waiting to catch a glimpse of their heroes. With the theme for the evening set as ‘Celebrating the Superstars of Indian Cinema’, the performances were a tribute to the greats of Indian Cinema, past and present. As the world witnessed the beaming awardees walk away with top honours, Indian Cinema shone at its brightest.

Encore in South Africa...

In 2003, IIFA returned to South Africa. This time, the sun-kissed shores of Johannesburg was the destination.

For the IIFA Forum, Ramesh Sippy, Smita Thackeray, Kunal Dasgupta, Shyam Shroff and Harish Dayani sat together with moderator Vir Sanghvi and discussed piracy and explored new revenue streams for the industry.

The first-ever IIFA Foundation Charity Celebrity Cricket Match was organized at the Centurion Grounds. It was supported by the entire IIFA contingent, consisting of Indian and South African film stars, celebrities, cricketers, government leaders, IIFA’s South African partners and Indian and South African fans.

The IIFA Awards ceremony shone bright at the Dome at Northgate. The evening was a stunning showcase of talent and Indian charisma. Hosts Anil Kapoor and Diya Mirza swept the audience with charm. Las Ketchup, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and Ajay Jadeja set a scorching pace with their electrifying performances.

With the light of a million stars shining down upon it, this edition of the IIFA Awards 2003 closed.

Direction
Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Devdas)

Best Picture
Devdas (Bharat Shah)

Lyrics
Nusrat Badr (Film - Devdas Song - Dola Re Dola)

Performance in a Negative Role
Akshaye Khanna (Humraaz)

Performance in a Comic Role
Mahesh Manjrekar (Kaante)

Actress in a Supporting Role
Kiron Kher (Devdas)

Direction
Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Devdas)

Actor In A Supporting Role
Mohan Lal (Company)

Music Direction
AR Rahman (Saathiya)

Male Playback Singer
Sonu Nigam (Film - Saathiya Song - Saathiya Saathiya)

Female Playback Singer
Shreya Ghosal, Kavita Krishnamurti (Film - Devdas Song - Dola Re Dola):

Best Story
Jaideep Sahni (Company)

Actress In A Leading Role
Aishwarya Rai (Devdas)

Actor In A Leading Role
Shahrukh Khan (Devdas)


Encore in South Africa...


In 2003, IIFA returned to South Africa. This time, the sun-kissed shores of Johannesburg was the destination.

For the IIFA Forum, Ramesh Sippy, Smita Thackeray, Kunal Dasgupta, Shyam Shroff and Harish Dayani sat together with moderator Vir Sanghvi and discussed piracy and explored new revenue streams for the industry.

The first-ever IIFA Foundation Charity Celebrity Cricket Match was organized at the Centurion Grounds. It was supported by the entire IIFA contingent, consisting of Indian and South African film stars, celebrities, cricketers, government leaders, IIFA’s South African partners and Indian and South African fans.

The IIFA Awards ceremony shone bright at the Dome at Northgate. The evening was a stunning showcase of talent and Indian charisma. Hosts Anil Kapoor and Diya Mirza swept the audience with charm. Las Ketchup, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and Ajay Jadeja set a scorching pace with their electrifying performances.

With the light of a million stars shining down upon it, this edition of the IIFA Awards 2003 closed.

Direction
Ashutosh Gowariker

Best Picture
Lagaan

Lyrics
Javed Akhtar

Performance In A Negative Role
Akshay Kumar

Performance In A Comic Role
Govinda

Actress In A Supporting Role
Jaya Bachchan

Actor In A Supporting Role
Saif Ali Khan

Music Direction
A.R. Rahman

Male Playback Singer
Sonu Nigam

Female Playback Singer
Asha Bhosle

Best Story
Ashutosh Gowariker

Actress In A Leading Role
Tabu

Actor In A Leading Role
Aamir Khan

Costume Designer
Manish Malhotra

Song Recording
H. Shridhar

Song Recording
Vijay Benegal

Art Direction
Sharmista Roy

Dialogue
Karan Johar : Shaktiman

Choreography
Farah Khan

Cinematography
Santosh Sivan

Background Score
Babloo Chakvorty

Editing
Bhallu Saluja

Screen Play
Farhan Akthar

Sound Re - Recording
Anuj Mathur and Nakul Kamte

Make-up
Mickey Contractor

Special Effects (Visual)
Paul Sims

Special Award : Outstanding Indian Contribution to International Cinema
Waheeda Rehman

Special Award : Lifetime Achievement Award
Sadhana

Special Award : Electrolux Kelvinator Personality of the Year
Amitabh Bachchan

Special Award : Sony Faces of the Year
Bipasha Basu
Gracy Singh
Arjun Ramphal

Special Award : Invaluable Contribution To Indian Cinema
Shammi Kapoor

An Oriental Odyssey...

In its third year, the IIFA journey went eastwards to the Orient, towards the exotic Genting Highlands Resort, Malaysia.

The IIFA Weekend started with a Press Meet. Attended by the stars, the event received extensive coverage from world media.

The same evening saw the music launch of Kaante. The IIFA Karaoke Party gave film stars and high-profile guests a chance to let their hair down.

IIFA hosted the World Premiere of Aankhen at the Genting International Showroom.

Malaysia witnessed the first ever IIFA Forum. The focus was on the emerging perspectives of Indian Cinema, the exchange of technology and talent. The speakers included Ashutosh Gowarikar, Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar and Madhur Bhandarkar.

As the Awards ceremony drew closer, even as the sun dropped into the horizon, the Arena of Stars dazzled with stars walking down the red carpet. Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta anchored the celebration. Performers for the star-studded evening included Sushmita Sen, Isha Koppikar, Remo Fernandes and Bardot among others.

As the night carried on, Indian Cinema dazzled like never before.

Direction
Rakesh Roshan for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Best Picture
Rakesh Roshan for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Lyrics
Javed Akhtar for Refugee

Performance in a Negative Role
Sushant Singh for Jungle

Performance in a Comic Role
Paresh Rawal for Hera Pheri

Actress in a Supporting Role
Jaya Bachchan for Fiza

Direction
Rakesh Roshan for Kaho Na ... Pyar Hai

Actor In A Supporting Role
Amitabh Bachchan for Mohabbatein

Music Direction
Rajesh Roshan for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Male Playback Singer
Lucky Ali for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai: Ek Pal Ka Jeena

Female Playback Singer
Alka Yagnik for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai: Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Best Story
Aditya Chopra for Mohabbatein

Actress In A Leading Role
Karisma Kapoor for Fiza

Actor In A Leading Role
Hrithik Roshan for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Sound Recording
Sona Chaudhary for Jungle

Costume Designer
Manish Malhotra / Karan Johar for Mohabbatein

Song Recording
Satish Gupta for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Art Direction
Nitin Desai for Josh

Dialogue
O.P.Dutta for Refugee

Choreography
Farah Khan for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Cinematography
Binod Pradhan for Refugee

Background Score
Amrik Gill for Hum Dil De Chuke SanamAadesh Shrivastava for Refugee

Editing
Sanjay Verma for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Screen Play
Honey Irani for Kya Kehna

Sound Re - Recording
Hitendra Ghosh for Jungle

Special Effects (Visual)
Rajtaru Videosonic Limited for Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

Special Award
Invaluable Contribution To Indian Cinema
Waheeda Rehman

Spreading the Rays over Sun City...


Reflective of its guiding philosophy, the venue for IIFA 2001 was the splendorous Sun City in South Africa.

The hype gained intensity, as performers descended on Sun City. The Indian stars were welcomed by thousands of fans and traditional African dancers. Film enthusiasts swarmed the Sun City.

The first ever IIFA World Premiere was held. The film – Lagaan, which went on to win a nomination at the Oscars for the Best Foreign Language Film. An exclusive session with the media at a special Press Meet post show discussed the increasing awareness about Indian Cinema on a global platform.

Sun City outshone the sun itself on show day. The venue sparkled as the red carpet awaited its brightest stars. The crowd stirred as limousines rolled in. And the television cameras zoomed in.

The hosts for the evening, Miss World Priyanka Chopra and the dashing Kabir Bedi, welcomed the guests. The dances from African Footprint set the rhythm of excitement for the night.

Hrithik Roshan descended on stage enthralling millions. Karisma Kapoor presented the music nominations through an innovative performance. Les Oiseaux De Paradis from Canada defied gravity with a breathtaking pole act.

As the proud winners collected their trophies, Sun City resounded with the cheers of thousands of fans.

Kesto Mandal for Sarfarosh

Background Score
Vishal Bhardwaj for Godmother

Choreography
Saroj Khan for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam : Nimbooda

Cinematography
Anil Mehta for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Costume Designer
Neeta Lulla for Taal

Dialogue
Amrik Gill for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Editing
V.N. Mayekar for Vaastav

Make Up
Jayanti Shevale for Hum Saath Saath Hain: Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan & Karisma Kapoor

Screen Play
Sanjay Leela Bansali for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Song Recording
Satish Gupta for Kachche Dhaage:Khaali Dil Naheen Jaan Bhi Yeh Mangda

Sound Recording
Jeetendra Chaudhary for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Sound Re - Recording
Sushmita Sen for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Special Effects (Visual)
Raj Taru - Video Sonic Ltd for Hindustan Ki Kasam



The location - The Millennium Dome, London.



The Indian film industry went to the polls, voting for its peers for the first time ever. A global audience participated in the polling. The response was overwhelming.

A host of world artists bedazzled the Millennium Dome with their presence and performances. Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Thora Birch, Kylie Minogue, Finley Quaye, Miranda Richardson, Sussanah York, Talvin Singh, Ashok Amritraj amongst many others.

Millions across the world watched the IIFA Awards 2000 LIVE telecast. Slick production, magnificent sets, and spectacular entertainment.

With panache and elegance, IIFA won over the hearts of the world in its debut performance.
The IIFA Awards have been established to recognize, honour and celebrate the achievements of the Indian film industry in the arena of world cinema.

The IIFA Awards evening is a glamorous stage production combining the best of Indian and international entertainment. As a prelude to the awards the media are treated to a red carpet special as the walk out in glitz and glamour giving the world media a glimpse of what beholds.

IIFA celebrates India Cinema across the world. As global cinema rapidly emerges, a prominent place for Indian Cinema is reserved. IIFA constantly endeavours to showcase to the world the wealth of talent Indian Cinema has to offer. Year on year, each IIFA experience is even more stunning than the one before.

From its inception, IIFA has been creating bonds…between people, between film industries, between countries. Starting with a venue as defining as the Millennium Dome, on the outskirts of London, IIFA fever gripped the world. During the week of IIFA, Indian Cinema was news on the hour across all television channels. The London Times headline screamed: “Move Over LA. Here Comes Mumbai.” It was here that Angelina Jolie proclaimed,“I just learned about these films and people, and I was just blown away!” and Jackie Chan pleaded, “I really want to make Indian films and I believe today there are a lot of directors and producers. Invite me, I am not only good for comedy, action and stunts, I am a very good singer and I am not very expensive.” In the subsequent years, the IIFA Awards grew from a one-night event into a three-day Weekend, wherein the IIFA Awards are the highlight.

Wherever IIFA has left its mark, it has promoted the business of Indian Cinema and provided it an impetus. The sale of tickets of Hindi cinema grew by thirty five percent in the UK in the six months after IIFA. In South Africa, Hindi films moved from matinee shows on weekends to mainline theatres and now there are competing distribution chains vying for the rights to exhibit Hindi films across Africa. In Malaysia, there was an increase in the value of rights for Indian Cinema and the collection from exhibition and sale of non-pirated DVDs increased by more than 50 percent. The number of Indian visitors to Malaysia has risen by 35 percent and Indian occupancy at Genting Highlands rose by 190 percent in the year after IIFA. In 2004, the doors were opened for Indian filmmakers to film in Singapore.
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The International Indian Film Academy is a first-of-its-kind effort to promote Indian Cinema globally, thus reaching out to millions of its fans. This pioneering effort is spearheaded by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., India’s first and premier event management and entertainment agency.

It’s the celebration of Indian Cinema. The International Indian Film Academy. Propelling Indian Cinema to glorious pinnacles beyond Indian shores.

As global cinema rapidly emerges, a prominent place for Indian Cinema is reserved. IIFA constantly endeavours to showcase to the world the wealth of talent Indian Cinema has to offer.

The IIFA Weekend and Awards is a celebration of Indian Cinema consisting of fun-filled activities that brings the fans close to their favorite stars. The highlight of the Weekend is the IIFA Awards Ceremony that honours the best of Indian cinema. Fans of Indian cinema from all over the world converge to celebrate Indian cinema, whereas millions worldwide catch the telecast from the comforts of their home.

On its journey of celebrating Indian Cinema across the world, IIFA spreads the magic of Indian cinema to various exotic locales around the world. Starting with the Millennium Dome, London, IIFA has traveled through Sun City, Malaysia, Johannesburg, Singapore, Amsterdam & Dubai, & in 2007, comes to you from Yorkshire.

Wherever IIFA has left its mark, it has promoted the business of Indian Cinema and provided it an impetus.