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IIFA 2014 Celebrates Indian Cinema In Tampa Bay

Entertainment Apr 29, 2014

by Anokhi Admin

·         Bhaag Milkha Bhaag takes home highest accolades at the 15^th Tata Motors IIFA Awards
·         Deepika Padukone and Farhan Akhtar win lead actor Awards
·         International Actors Kevin Spacey & John Travolta join in the Celebrations

The 15^th Tata Motors IIFA Awards surpassed expectations with a spectacular show that saw the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag nab the top Awards of the night including Best Picture, Best Direction, Performance in Leading Role (Male), Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) and Best Story. Aashiqui 2 bagged awards for Music Direction, Lyrics, Playback Singer (Male) and Playback Singer (Female). Deepika Padukone won the Award for her much acclaimed role in Chennai Express while Farhan Akhtar won for his role in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Hosts Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akthar

Celebrating the magic of Indian Cinema, the Tata Motors IIFA Awards was held at the Raymond James Stadium where actors, Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akthar played host for the second time. The duo kept the audience entertained throughout the evening with their humour, wit and laudable on-stage camaraderie with sets varying from a celebrity antakshri to a live-rap with the audience (Raju & Pappu) to them being dressed as spirited pirates.

Deepika Padukone wins Best Female Performance for Chennai Express

Some of the highlights of the evening were the launch of IIFA Coffee Table Book by the Founder- Directors of Wizcraft International Entertainment – Andre Timmins, Sabbas Joseph and Viraf Sarkari along with superstar Hrithik Roshan.
International actors John Travolta and Kevin Spacey shook a leg on popular Bollywood hits. Kevin Spacey was brought on stage by Shahid, Farhan and Deepika to join them for a little jig to Lungi Dance while John Travolta joined Priyanka Chopra on stage at the end of her act and later joined Hrithik matching moves with celebrity dancer-actor, Hrithik Roshan.
On having won the Performance in a Leading Role (Female), Deepika Padukone said, "2013 was an amazing year for me. I left home with a suitcase and a dream and I thank my parents for allowing me to follow my dream.”

Farhan Akhtar wins Best Male Performance for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Farhan Akhtar on winning the award for Performance in a Leading Role (Male) said, “This is a very special moment as it is the first time I’m receiving an award for the film in the presence of Milkha Singh. He shared a lot of amazing stories with me and was the wind beneath my wings. I am very honoured today.”

John Travolta & Priyanka Chopra shake a leg/Ketan Shah

John Travolta was felicitated with an award for Outstanding Contribution to International Cinema. He accepted the award saying “I am honoured and humbled to be put in this category. I believe that as human being we are alike and this is a medium to celebrate our similarities. A heartfelt thank you to IIFA and the Indian film community.”

Debutants, Vaani Kapoor (Shudh Desi Romance)and Dhanush (Raanjhanaa) took to the IIFA stage to collect their accolades for the most promising new faces in Indian Cinema. The Tata Motors IIFA Awards, organized by Wizcraft International Entertainment, had a foot tapping performances line-up. Madhuri Dixit Nene stole the show with her performance on Ek Do Teen, Piya Ghar Aaya, Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Dola Re Dola.

Madhuri Dixit Nene Performs

Another highlight of the night was the electrifying performance by Hrithik Roshan on his hit numbers Mein Aisa Kyun Hoon, Bhoomro Bhoomro, Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala, Senorita and Dhoom among others.

Priyanka Chopra performed on Jaane Kyon Dil Chahata Hai, Mujse Shaadi Karogi, Tune Maari Entriyaan and many more. Deepika Padukone performed on Dhol Bhaje among others. Other performers were Ranveer Singh and Siddharth Malhotra.

The prestigious night of nights, the Tata Motors IIFA Awards will be broadcast globally on Star Plus. Some of the key partners of the IIFA US celebrations are: Videocon d2h, Tata Motors, Freedom Health Insurance, Lava Mobile, Visit Tampa Bay Visitors and Convention Bureau, Visit Florida, Enterprise Florida, Hillsborough County Florida, Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council, Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Commission, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism, Arise, Vishal Fashions, UST Global, Myntra.com, FedEx, LT Foods – Daawat and Royal- , Bishwa Bandhan for Cerebral Palsy. Other support partners include Mosaic, Patina Solutions and Tampa Steel Erecting Company, Tampa International Airport, Tampa Bay Business Journal and Tampa Bay Times.

…And The Winners Are

Best Picture
Viacom 18 Motion Pictures & Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra		Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Direction
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra		Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Performance in a Leading Role (Male)
Farhan Akhtar		Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Performance in a Leading Role (Female)
Deepika Padukone		Chennai Express

Performance in a Supporting Role (Male)
Aditya Roy Kapoor		Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Performance in a Supporting Role (Female)
Divya Dutta		Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Performance in a Comic Role
Arshad Warsi		Jolly LLB

Performance in a Negative Role
Rishi Kapoor		D-Day

Music Direction
Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari,Jeet Ganguly		Aashiqui 2

Best Story
Prasoon Joshi		Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Lyrics
Winner	Song		Film
Mithoon	Tum Hi Ho		Aashiqui 2

Playback Singer (Male)
Winner	Song		Film
Arijit Singh	Tum Hi Ho		Aashiqui 2

Playback Singer (Female)
Winner	Song		Film
Shreya Ghoshal	Sunn Raha Hai		Aashiqui 2

Best Debutant Male
Winner	Film
Dhanush	Raanjhanaa
Best Debutant Female
Winner	Film
Vani Kapoor	Shudh Desi Romance

Outstanding Contribution by An Indian in the US

Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel

Entertainer of the year

Deepika Padukone

Outstanding Contribution To International Cinema

John Travolta

Lifetime Achievement

Shatrughan Sinha

^{Press Release & Images Courtesy of: IIFA/ Wizcraft copyright}

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