IIFA 2015's Most Memorable Moments
Bollywood’s biggest night — the 16th annual International Indian Film Academy Awards — were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on June 7, 2015. The award show was the grand finale to a weekend-long celebration of Indian cinema, namely mainstream Bollywood films released over the past year.
Heartthrobs Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh hosted the momentous event. The dynamic duo did a great job keeping the film fraternity entertained with plenty of laughs from their witty skits between award handouts. But let’s face it. No matter how fab the chemistry is between hosts, it’s the colourful star-studded dance performances that keep us Bollywood fans glued to our television sets year after year to catch this award extravaganza in action.
Here are the highlights and some of our fave moments from Bollywood’s biggest night.
Drama Queen
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Actress Parineeti Chopra sets the stage on fire with her performance to a medley of her film's songs, including "Drama Queen" from her hit film Hasee Toh Phasee.
Dabangg Diva
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The lovable Sonakshi Sinha brought back the lungi dance on stage along with other dance moves to keep the crowd entertained. She even danced to songs originally performed by her father, legendary actor Shatrughan Sinha.
Tribute to Subhash Ghai
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Starlet Shraddha Kapoor paid homage to the showman Subhash Ghai with a set of iconic songs from his films over the years.
Cutest Moment
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A love-struck Ranveer called his beloved Deepika the “Queen of Hearts” when she went up to receive the Leading Lady of the Year award. The two came colour-coordinated to the event. Now that deserves an “aww,” don’t you think?
Beefcake Moment
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The Best Male Performance in a Leading Role recipient, Shahid Kapoor, made us melt with his dance moves and bulging biceps as he performed to the song "Bismil" from the movie Haider as well as other tunes.
Broadway Time
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Astonishing Acrobatics
Who could forget the talents of Tiger Shroff, who claimed his Best Male Debut award for Heropanti with a dance-off with the hosts? Hrithik Roshan then exited the stage with somersaults.
Hrithik's Moves Close Out the Night
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Full List Of IIFA 2015 Award Winners:
Best Debut (Female): Kriti Sanon for Heropanti
Best Debut (Direction): Omung Kumar for Mary Kom
Best Music Direction (Shankar): Ehsaan-Loy for 2 States
Best Playback Singer (Male): Ankit Tiwari for Teri Galliyaan (Ek Villain)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Kanika Kapoor for Baby Doll (Ragini MMS 2)
Best Performance in Comedic Role: Varun Dhawan for Main Tera Hero
Best Performance in a Negative Role: Kay Kay Menon for Haider
Outstanding Support/Contribution: Subhash Ghai
Best Performance in Supporting Role (Male): Riteish Deshmukh for Ek Villain
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Tabu for Haider
Best Regional/Local Film: Lai Bhaari
Woman/Leading Lady of the Year: Deepika Padukone
Best Story: Vikas Bahl, Chaitally Parmar & Parvez Shaikh for Queen
Best Direction: Rajkumar Hirani for PK
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): Shahid Kapoor for Haider
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female): Kangana Ranaut for Queen
Movie of the Year: Queen
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