Shah Rukh honoured at IIFA eventJune 13th, 2009 MACAU - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has been skipping the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards apparently due to his rivarly with its brand ambassador Amitabh Bachcha, was honoured with the Star of the Decade award at the event here Saturday. Shah Rukh recieved the male Star of the Decade, while Aishwarya Rai, Bachchan's daughter-in-law, was adjudged the female Star of the Decade.
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.
'Indian Cine' Stars on Catwalk at IIFA FashionJune 13th, 2009 It was a bright and starry last night at IIFA as celebrities modeled on the catwalk last onJune 12 for the country's leading fashion designers at the IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Fashion Extravaganza in Macau. It was hosted by celebrity duo Zayed Khan and Sophie Choudhury, who looked stunning in Manav Gangwani creations.
What Sreeshant is doing in IIFA?June 12th, 2009 The cricketer cum dancer Sreesanth has managed to take out time for the 10th IIFA Awards in Macau. He has managed to get 3 days off from his cricket and is all set to surprise everyone.
Sonam Kapoor trips in over-excitement (IIFA Diary)June 11th, 2009 MACAU - Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor's bubbly nature took a toll on her when she saw a friend at the Hong Kong airport and tripped. At the Hong Kong airport Sonam saw a friend and stepped forward without looking where she was going to wave at her -- and tripped.
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.
Beta First: Akshay Gives Up IIFA For Family HolidayJune 6th, 2009 Forget about performing live, Akshay Kumar won’t be attending the 10th IIFA awards in Macau next month. June has been kept aside for the family vacation, and nothing in the world can change that.
Akshay Kumar to miss IIFA Awards for family holidayJune 6th, 2009 MUMBAI - Forget about performing live, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar won't even be attending the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards night in Macau June 13. The actor has kept aside the month for a family vacation, specially chalked out with his son.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amitabh enjoys gondola ride after 30 yearsMay 8th, 2009 MACAU - It was in 1979 that Amitabh Bachchan enjoyed a gondola ride on the famed waterways of Venice for a song sequence in a Hindi film - and 30 years later the Bollywood superstar relived the ride Friday, but this time in Macau!
'After Venice, I have experienced a gondola after 30 years at the Venetian Macau. It was an enchanting experience.
Indian cinema best example of national integration: AmitabhMay 8th, 2009 MACAU - Indian cinema was considered 'infradig' several decades ago, but it has become the 'best example of national integration' as it brings people of different castes and communities together, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan said at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) press meet here Friday. 'Indian cinema, for those perhaps unaware of its existence 70 or 80 years ago, was an entity that was looked somewhat down upon socially.