GiMA 2015 ENTHRALLS AUDIENCES

Awards to be telecast exclusively on Star Plus, 15^th March - 8pm

The 5th Gionee Star Global Indian Music Awards witnessed some stellar performances by some of the most celebrated names in the music industry. The hosts , Mikha Singh and Manish Paul elevated the mood with high levels of zest and humor. The two entertained the crowd as they indulged friendly banter much to the amusement of the films and music industry seated in the audience.

The audience was in splits as the duo spot Daler Mehendi in the audience and proceeded to exclaim at the brotherhood between Mika and Daler. Shankar Mahadevan performed a soul stirring piece from Taare Zameen Par with kids from his own music academy while Pritam on the other hand enthralled the audience  with some of his popular hits.

The ceremony also saw a proud A R Rahman gleaming with joy as he watched his band NAFS make their debut on the GIMA stage. Speaking on the occasion, Rahman said, “The ultimate goal of NAFS is to spread joy. The band will strive not only to entertain musically but will also be a visual treat for its audiences in India and abroad”

The award winning Nooran sisters steered their way into hearts as Zakir Hussain, Atif Aslam, Arijit Singh, Kanika Kapoor, Sulaiman Merchant, Daboo Malik, A R Rahman, Ramesh Sippy , and Mika among others cheered them as they crooned a few lines from their well acclaimed track ‘Patakha Guddi.’

Don’t miss the magic! The 5^th Gionee Star Global Indian Music Awards powered by Hungama.com and Kelloggs Chocos will be telecast on Star Plus on 15^th March at 8pm.

Kevin Spacey, John Travolta join IIFA Celebrations

VIDEOCON D2H IIFA WEEKEND CULMINATES CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CINEMA IN TAMPA BAY WITH 15TH TATA MOTORS IIFA AWARDS

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag take home highest accolades at the 15th Tata Motors IIFA Awards

Deepika Padukone and Farhan Akhtar win lead actor Awards

International Actors Kevin Spacey & John Travolta join in the Celebrations   26th April, 2014, Tampa Bay: The 15th 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.   

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.   

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 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.”

Full IIFA report, winners list and More pics at:    http://www.filmytown.com/ 

Vidya Balan Takes Tampa Bay by Storm

The 2nd IIFA US tour to visit New York, Houston, Tampa and Orlando

· Vidya makes a public appearance at Eat at Joe’s

· IIFA Magic of the Movies tickets go on sale this Tuesday, 15th March on Ticketmaster!

· Deepika Padukone to perform at the Tata Motors IIFA Awards

· Ustaad Fateh Ali Khan to perform at the IIFA Magic of the Movies & Technical Awards

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/vidya-takes-tampa-bay-storm