The 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 IIFA Awards was held at the Raymond James Stadium where actors, Shahid Kapoor and Farhan 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.
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 Roshan.
On having won the Performance in a Leading Role (Female), Deepika 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 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 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 (Shuddh Desi Romance) and Dhanush (Raanjhanaa) took to the IIFA stage to collect their accolades for the most promising new faces in Indian Cinema.
The award ceremony had a foot-tapping performances line-up.
Madhuri Dixit stole the show with her performance on 'Ek Do Teen', 'Piya Ghar Aaya', 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' and 'Dola Re Dola'.
Another highlight of the night was the electrifying performance by Hrithik 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', 'Desi Girl' and many more.
Other performers were Ranveer Singh and Sidharth Malhotra.
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