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Roll of Honor : Rahman, Munna, Rang de & Hrithik
Dec 11, 2006

As the GIFA awards ceremony drew to a close on the night of Dec09 almost every big name had some award to show. A person who has not followed Bollywood business over the last year can be forgiven for thinking that the entire show was stage managed to keep all the stars happy so that they return next year. The truth is that almost everyone has tasted success in 2006.

GIFA awards
It is not for nothing that 2006 is being hailed as the year of the blockbuster in Bollywood. A quick look at the list of winners in the major categories will give a clearer picture.

Best Movie:
This one went to Lagey Raho Munna Bhai. After the award for best story had been grabbed by Vidhu Vinodh Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani earlier in the evening, this came as no surprise. A testimony to the fact that one does not need the presence of any ‘Khan’ in a movie to get an award.

Best Screenplay:
Rang De Basanti. This one did surprise a few people, especially because Best story had gone to Lagey Raho Munna Bhai. But the lump that RDB’s climax had left in everyone’s throats may have been the factor that clinched the prize in its favour. The award was shared by Renzil D’souza and Rakesh Omprakash Mehra.
GIFA awards
Best Director:
Another award to Rang De Basanti. Rakesh Omprakash Mehra being awarded for the skilful amalgamation of Bhangra, Rock and patriotism.

Best Music Director:
After more than three years of absence from the awards list, arguably the best music director in India received a double delight. First was the award for the best background score. Just when things had calmed down came the next award; for the best music of the year. Both awards were for the chartbusting album of Rang De Basanti.
Best Actor:
This one went to the man who has had his best year in Bollywood thus far. Two blockbusters back to back and he is the current numero uno. For his tremendous performance in Krisshh, Hrithik Roshan. Whether his scene stealing show in Dhoom 2 was considered is not known.

Best Actress:
Receiving, perhaps what is her first major recognition was Bipasha Basu. It might be safe to say that there was not much competition after the lady’s excellent showing in Corporate. There were just a handful of films this year with scope for leading ladies to perform.

Best Supporting Actor:
It’s been a long time since he started playing the lead, but he seems to be getting more awards for supporting roles than for the leading. After Yuva in 2004, Abhishek Bacchhan got his second supporting actor award. This time it was for his portrayal of the loyal but frustrated husband in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
Best Supporting Actress:
This must have been the biggest surprise of the evening. This lady is hardly finding her footing in the industry. But she has managed to outrun other experienced hands to win this award. Soha Ali Khan for playing the widow of Madhavan in Rang De Basanti. Looks like brother Saif’s good luck is rubbing off on her too.

Best Actor in a villainous role:
Guess who. Saif Ali Khan for his role in Omkaara. This man, after nearly 10 years in the shadows of the other three Khans is coming into his element. His performance in Omkaara made people wonder whether this was the same man who had done movies like HumTum and Kal Ho Na Ho.
GIFA awards
Best actor in a comic role:
New kid on the block. Tusshhar Kapoor for his role in Golmaal-Funlimited. Not an easy one to get; he had to get past seasoned hands like Anupam Kher for this one.

Most searched actor on the internet:
In simple words, a popularity award. Who else? Shahrukh Khan….. He is the Baadshah.

Most searched actress on the internet:
Surprise! Priyanka Chopra. Not Aishwarya Rai. Unexpected, but true.

The only real big name to miss out was the Big B. But he doesn’t need awards to prove his worth, does he.
 
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