Tag: IIFA 2017

IIFA 2017: Shahid, Alia win Best Actors, ‘Neerja’ Best Film

In a city that never sleeps, the Metlife Stadium came alive with the IIFA Awards celebration here on Saturday night, with Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt becoming proud winners of the Best Actor trophies for their remarkable work in "Udta Punjab". Given that it came for a film which was mired in controversy with the …

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July 16, 2017

Shahid, Alia win Best Actors at IIFA 2017 for ‘Udta Punjab’

Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were on 15 July named Best Actors at the 18th edition of the IIFA Awards, for their remarkable work in "Udta Punjab". Diljit Dosanjh also won the best debut actor male for the same film. Both Shahid and Alia were emotional about winning the award for a film which made …

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July 16, 2017

Rains dampen green carpet plans at IIFA Rocks

The weather played a spoilsport at the MetLife stadium, NY, as the Bollywood celebrities stayed away from walking the green carpet for the IIFA Rocks event. The event, which was scheduled to welcome the who's who of Bollywood, was cancelled by the organisers. Thousands of people braved the bone-chilling cold just to catch a glimpse …

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July 15, 2017

Success hasn’t changed Alia Bhatt

She is hailed as a bundle of talent, thanks to her powerhouse performances in films like Highway, "2 States", "Udta Punjab" and "Dear Zindagi", and Alia Bhatt says despite all the success, she hasn't changed as a person. "I am the same person – from the time I was born and till now when I …

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July 14, 2017

IIFA begins in New York, Bollywood brigade gets warm welcome

The lobby of a hotel at the bustling Times Square area here was full of NRIs waiting to catch a glimpse of their favourite Bollywood stars, who have descended in the Big Apple for the 18th edition of the IIFA Weekend and Awards. From fans sporting colourful 'pagdis' and a family of three flaunting T-shirts …

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July 14, 2017

Saif to co-host IIFA 1017 with Karan Johar

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan will join the inimitable Karan Johar to host the 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in New York next month. He says they have surprises in store. Saif said in a statement: "I am happy to be back to the IIFA stage this year as I …

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June 15, 2017

Looking forward to perform in London: AR Rahman

Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman says he is looking forward to regaling music lovers with his July 8 concert in London, which has been hit by two terror attacks. "Friends and music lovers in the UK, looking forward to being amongst you and performing with my entire team," Rahman posted on his Facebook page late …

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June 9, 2017

Katrina may celebrate birthday in New York

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who turns a year older on July 16, is looking forward to her experience at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) extravaganza in New York around her special day. She might stay on in the "magical city" for her birthday. During an interaction with the international media on a video call …

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June 2, 2017

Karan Johar to host IIFA 2017

Filmmaker Karan Johar, whose directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is the front-runner in the nomination pack of the 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, will host the gala night in New York in July, it was announced here on Thursday. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil has a chance to win in eight categories, followed …

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June 2, 2017

‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ leads IIFA 2017 nominations

Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is the front runner in the nomination pack of the 18th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards with a chance to win in eight categories, followed by M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story which has been nominated across seven categories. Both the movies are in competition with Neerja, Pink, Sultan and Udta Punjab for …

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May 19, 2017

AR Rahman to perform at IIFA 2017

Double Oscar-winning composer A.R Rahman on Thursday revealed that he will perform at the 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy(IIFA) Weekend, to be hosted in New York this July. "It's special IIFA New York for me. Celebrating 25 years. Come join me at IIFA Festival," Rahman tweeted. This year marks Rahman's 25th anniversary …

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April 20, 2017