International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award - 2009
The three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) award ceremony kicked off on Macau on June 11. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan Inaugrated the 10th edition of the prestigious event by planting a lotus Flower, the official flower of both India and Macau. Amitabh Bachchan is the brand ambassador of IIFA. The award Ceremony has travelled across continents from London, Yorkshire and Amsterdam in Europe, Johannesburg and Sun City in South Africa and Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Bangkok in Asia. The IIFA awards 2009 were given on June 13. Ashutosh Gowariker’s historical romance ‘ Jodhaa Akbar’ swept the International Indian Film Acadmey (IIFA) awards 2009 with a perfect 10 bag of trophies , being named the best film and fetching its male lead Hrithik Roshan the best actor award and Ashutosh Gowarikar the best Director award. The IIFA and Green globe Foundation presented an award to Rahul Bose for his Contribution to Creating awareness on global warming . Bollywood’s veteran actor Rajesh Khanna, fondly called kaka by his fans was awarded the lifetime acheivment award. The 66-year-old thespian attained the heights of superstardom in the 70’s with his remarkable performances in films like Amar Prem, Aradhana , Kati Patang and others .
Best Film – Jodhaa Akbar.
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Male – Hrithik Roshan – Jodhaa Akbar.
Best Actor in a Leading Role Female – Priyanka Chopra – Fashion.
Best Director – Ashutosh Gowarikar – Jodhaa Akbar.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male – Arjun Rampal – Rock on!!.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female – Kangana Ranaut – fashion.
Best Actor in a Negative Role – Akshaye khanna - Race.
Best Story – Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday.
Outstanding Achievment by an Indian in International Cinema – Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Lifetime Achievment Award - Rajesh khanna.
Best music – A R Rahman – Jodhaa Akbar.
Best lyrics – Javed Akhtar – Jashn-E-Banaraa (Jodhaa Akbar).
Best Playback Singer- Male- Javed Ali – Jashn-E-Bahara (Jodhaa Akbar).
Best Playback Singer – Female –Shreya Ghoshal – Teri ore (Singh is King).
Best Dialogue – Manu Ishi – Oye Lucky! Lucky oye!
