Saakshi Tanwar spreads anti-malaria awareness in DelhiAugust 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - At a time when the country is trying to prevent the spread of of the H1N1 virus, television actress Saakshi Tanwar visited the capital to spread awareness regarding another deadly disease - malaria. Saakshi of "Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki" fame supported FMCG company Godrej Sara Lee Hit's anti-malaria campaign and briefed Delhiites on the causes and effects of the disease that spreads with a single mosquito bite.
Abhishek Bachchan's rocking grand finale act at IIFA Awards 2009July 4th, 2009 Abhishek Bachchan has performed the grand finale act at the IIFA 2009, held at Macao. Those who have missed out watching it live at The Venetian, Macao shall now get a chance to watch it during the telecast of the IIFA Awards 2009 on Sunday.
Fireworks between Big B and Aladin maker over IIFA performance? June 18th, 2009 There is a lot of buzz of going around in industry circles regarding Amitabh Bachchan’s non-performance on the Aladdin song at the recently concluded IIFA awards 2009. Ritesh Deshmukh along with newcomer Jacqueline Fernandes was to perform with Big B.
Jodhaa Akbar bags top honours at IIFAJune 15th, 2009 The tenth year of IIFA surpassed all expectations with a spectacular show that saw epic movie Jodhaa Akbar bag most of the top Awards. The film won the coveted Best Picture Award, while Ashutosh Gowarikar won the award for Best Director and Hrithik Roshan for Best Actor for Jodhaa Akbar.
Sanjay Dutt skips IIFA for Ajay Devgan's sakeJune 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt wanted to attend the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, but had to skip it because he was committed to shooting for Ajay Devgan's "All The Best", said a source close to the actor. "He couldn't allow producer Ajay Devgan to suffer any more.
Terrorism defined pre and post IIFA awardsJune 11th, 2009 MACAU - Terrorism in an unnamed but well-developed country was now being defined in terms of pre and post the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards being hosted there, according to IIFA director Sabbas Joseph. Speaking at the launch of IIFA here Thursday, Joseph did not name the country, but it could easily be deduced that he was referring to Britain, where the IIFA Awards have been held twice.
'Slumdog' kids shine at IIFA green carpetJune 11th, 2009 MACAU - Three child stars of the multiple Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" stole the limelight as they walked the green carpet at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event with panache. The child stars, Tanay Chheda, Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar and Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala, sent the paparazzi into overdrive, clicking away furiously as the trio walked the green carpet with great confidence on the opening day of the IIFA here Thursday evening.
Bachchan launches Bollywood book despite aversion to nameJune 11th, 2009 MACAU - Despite his aversion to the term "Bollywood", screen legend Amitabh Bachchan had no hesitation in commending a book bearing the title "Bollywood in Posters" at the start of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards weekend here Thursday. Film historian S.M.M.
Abhishek Bachchan achieves unique featJune 11th, 2009 At this year's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards Abhishek Bachchan has managed to achieve an unique feat of sorts. Abhishek has been nominated in a mind boggling four categories.
Amitabh's wax statue showcased at IIFA MacauJune 11th, 2009 MACAU - Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchans wax figure, which was unveiled at the Madame Tussauds museum in New York last month, has been especially flown in to be showcased at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards event here. Amitabhs wax figure, dressed in a traditional black sherwani suit with a heavily embroidered gold and black shawl, is the first figure to be part of Madame Tussauds New York's all-new Bollywood Zone.
Bollywood looking forward to 10th anniversary of IIFAJune 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Zayed Khan said that he was looking forward to the 10th anniversary of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) which he was sure will be an extravagant event. Addressing the media, he said, "Considering its going to be 10th anniversary, I think its going to be very grand.
Rajesh Khanna to receive IIFA lifetime achievement awardMay 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Yesteryear's superstar Rajesh Khanna will be given the lifetime achievement award at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau next month. Rajesh, who gave hits like Aradhana, Kati Patang, Anand and Amar Prem, will be felicitated at the award ceremony of the 10th IIFA celebrations on June 13, an IIFA press statement said.
Aishwarya to perform at IIFA again (With Image)May 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Aishwarya Rai is all set to dazzle audiences with her dance moves at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards night in Macau, China, next month - her second such appearance at the glamorous event. She had enthralled audiences by dancing to hit song "Kajra re" at Amsterdam in 2005.
Exclusive: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan To Perform At IIFAMay 29th, 2009 You heard this here first. Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan Will be dancing at the 10th IIFA awards to be held in Macau from June 11.
PETA requests IIFA, Bachchan to promote vegetarian foodMay 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Animal welfare organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged members of the India International Film Academy (IIFA) and its brand ambassador, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, to avoid non-vegetarian meals at the forthcoming event to be held in Macau, China next month. On behalf of PETA, its chief functionary Anuradha Sawhney sent a letter in this regard to Sabbas Joseph, one of the directors of Wizcraft that organises IIFA, and its vegetarian celebrity face Amitabh after learning that the event will have a 'Go-Green' theme, said a press release.
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