Bipasha Basu bonds with Hilary Swank at IIFA

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank Boyz Do not Cry, which was featured in Mira Nair's Amelia gradually closer to Bollywood. Bollywood actor and an expert Swank bring the stunning Bipasha Basu in Bollywood is.

Bipasha and Hillary tied in early 2007 at '7 Wonders Of The World event in Lisbon and has since kept in touch. Now, again at an awards event in Toronto last week, Bipasha and Hillary inseparable.

Says a source: "It was easy to see how well the two actors together. Bipasha Hillary Swank introduced to many of her colleagues from Bollywood."

Ironically, many of the Bollywood actresses not recognize Hillary (who has given excellent performances in several films). Hillary may be introduced with a background for all.

"But not about Shah Rukh, who knew them so well as he seemed to know her. If she seemed pleased to present him the award for best actor, seemed Shah Rukh suitable honored to have received the award from actress, who himself wrote in cinematic history with boys do not cry and Million Dollar Baby, "the source said.

But it was Bipasha who was Hillary's window to the Bollywood's who's who of the Awards function in Toronto. A collaborative project on the anvil.

Bipasha says, "I was very happy to meet with Hillary after '7 Wonders Of The World Event" that Hillary and I co-host. It was great to Cuba Gooding Jr. He's a great actor to meet. Interaction was a great experience. He is a really gentle soul. He has just floored me with his sweet compliments. Cuba and I presented an award together. "

Bipasha adds: "It's really nice to see such world famous actors on a stage where we celebrate Indian cinema, I had a great time in Toronto for iIFA .."

Band Baaja Barat triumphs at IIFA

The film managed to win three awards at once, Best Actress (Anushka Sharma), Best Female Debut (Rannveig Singh) and the hottest pair (Anushka Sharma and Singh Rannveig).

Anushka Sharma, who was widely praised and lauded for her performance in the film is in the spotlight, since the successful hit.

Her role as Shruti, a tough but sensitive at heart, was Dilli girl, very professional and played with feeling and has become one of the crucial role in her career.

With five nominations and two awards already in the bag at various award ceremonies this year, the future looks very bright indeed for Anushka.

With one of the best debuts Bollywood has seen in a long time, Rannveig Singh a household name for his spontaneous performance as the charming and relaxed and mischeivious Bittoo.

After winning almost all of the best debut this year's prices, Rannveig Singh been considered hot property among both directors and producers for various upcoming projects.

Another attraction for the film's vibrant chemistry between the lead pair.

The actors have actually managed to balance their roles very well together and their scenes in the movie breathes an exhilarating freshness that is rarely seen today in films.

This is another reason why the price for the hottest couple of years, so they deserved.

All in all, Band Baaja Baaraat is certainly a feather in the cap of Yash Raj Films.

Dabaang Sweeps, Shah Rukh Khan Reigns At IIFA awards

The 12th Videocon d2h Weekend drew to a close on Saturday last with the presentation of the Floriana IIFA Awards. The seremoonia Floriana, part of a three-day event place before over 22,000 fans who attended the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Salman Khan, Dabangg and Shah Rukh Khan My Name is Khan sedge võitsid.Arbaaz Khan, the film won the division, including best picture award Shah Rukh Khan and took home the award for best actor for his role in Karan Johar directed My Name Is Khan.

Award for best actress Anushka Sharma was built of Band Baaja Baaraat although co-star Ranveer Singh won the best male debut.Together they won the award for hottest couple.

Sonakshi Sinha won the best debut in the role of his wife Dabaang. Other prizes Dabangg cast and crew were: Best
Scenario Award Abhinav Kahsyap and Dileep Shukla, best music direction award Sajid-Wajid and Lalit Pandit, best female playback singer award Mamta Sharma of his songs cock push Badnaam, best male playback singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Tere Mast Mast Do Nain, and Sonu Moors who received an award for best performance in a negative role.

Sharm Tagore and Dharmendra were presented with awards for excellence. Others who made major Karan Johar who had a bag
Best Director prize My Name Is Khan, Arjun Rampal, who won Best Supporting Actor Award and Prakash Jha film Rajneeti Prachin Desai, who received Best Supporting Actor Award Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.

Night Shah Rukh Khan had to close the festivities hosting Bollywood Dance Master Class, where he imitated the signature dances including Aamir Khan and Salman Khan Tu KYA Bolti Dabangg popular dance. He finished his song Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam from Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.

Shahrukh Khan, Anushka Sharma Win Best Actors At IIFA

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar for best actress for "My Name is Khan", while Anushka Sharma chose a trophy of his role in "Band Baaja Baraat" International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards here.

Anushka, who played a lively wedding planner in the film, Shilpa Shetty received her trophy from Saturday night. Shah Rukh was awarded his prize Anil Kapoor and actress Hilary Swank is a surprise attraction IIFA.

Best Director award went to Karan Johar for "My Name Is Khan" - the story of a Muslim boy with Asperger's syndrome.

Things to do Johar awards even more special was that he brought the trophy for "Jerry Maguire" actor Cuba Gooding Jr., who joined the Indian beauty Bipasha Basu on stage.

"Dabangg" took the prize for best film.

With stars, Dance, Music – IIFA Spreads Indian Fever In Toronto

It was a long weekend in Canada, remember. As one of the largest turnout ever the Indians a three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Toronto awed all Bollywood extravaganza - celebrities, dance, music, color and glamor!

Many NRI Indians, it was an opportunity to participate in their roots, and that more Indian Punjabi wedding, they dressed up in their fineries and other ethnic groups, it was a perfect window film in the cultural wonders of India.

"The last time I saw the Indians had such a turnout Temptations Tour 2006. But there was a massive event IIFA. So many American Indians stood to cheer for Bollywood. It was a truly memorable experience," Alfreeda Islam, a student here, told IANS.

Day after day, was the influx of fans and audience members a steady increase in the Fairmont Royal Park Hotel in downtown Toronto - and it was not just Indians who queud add up frenzy. Eager to foreigners was equally upbeat about the taste of Indian cinema.

Weekend IIFA kickstarted Thursday a number of Bollywood celebrities like Boman Irani, Dia Mirza, Riteish Deshmukh, Mallika Sherawat, Bipasha Basu and Jermaine Jackson International Artist at the inaugural press conference.

In the evening I saw a star-studded green carpet event for the world premiere of "Double Dhamaal 'on the Silver City Theatre in Brampton, when he saw hundreds of fans.

The second day saw IIFA-FICCI Global Business Forum, where prominent such countries discussed ways to strengthen tourism, industry and co-productions. Around the same time, Ontario was named Shah Rukh Khan taste phenomena.

Hundreds gathered in the lobby of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel to welcome the King Khan, one of the most popular Bollywood stars.

Making his return after a IIFA six years, Shah Rukh came despite knee injury, and broke into an impromptu jig just for the fans the moment he came into the hotel's premises. For a lot of fanatics, had a glimpse of the "lifetime opportunity". People flew to Los Angeles, Montreal, Chicago and even Afghanistan, among other things, right now, which can be "as close as it gets" to SRK.

While the Shah Rukh magic continued in all the charm, and his friend-turned-enemy of Salman Khan's debut co-production "Chiller Party" kicks off with IIFA Film Festival, but sans Salman. The actor had to attend the event, but could not because of his shooting schedule for "bodyguard".

Raj Kapoor on the street baptism took place on day two of IIFA. Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell was a popular Welcome to the Kapoor family - the widow of Raj Krishna Raj Kapoor, his sons, Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv and daughter-in-law Ritu, Reema and Neetu, because he unvelied poster that read Raj Kapoor Crescent. The poster will be a new street built in the city.

There were many fans waited for Pop Rocks IIFA night - music and fashion event, which left many in awe, you are able to Bollywood. Ricoh Coliseum saw a flurry of fans once again vying to see, touch and talk about their favorite celebrities.

Hosted by Karan Johar and Anushka Sharma, saw a performance of American music IIFA Rocks Jermaine, who also teamed up with Indian singer Sonu Niigaam to pay tribute to his younger brother, the late King of Pop Michael Jackson.

When I saw the models and the fusion of fashion and music creations Indian designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee Rajesh Pratap Singh, Vikram Phadnis and Canada Bay clothing store, larger than life sashayed down the ramp, the music director trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy plays a medley of his songs in the background.

Show Stopper as Brett Lee, Rahul Khanna, Zayed Khan, Neha Dhupia and Sonakshi Sinha, retro performance Dia Mirza, Mallika Sherawat dance a cheeky, energetic, RDB, and shows the Canadian rockers rock mix qawalli Sonu Niigaam captivated audience.

The last day saw the two worlds together, as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, lyricist Javed Akhtar and Vishal Bharadwaj composers Salim Merchant, and the music workshop to share and promote the music of both countries. After an interactive session the audience Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Javed have come together to live, and Salim Merchant create gave an impromptu piano performance.

In the evening I saw people filling up the Roger Centre. There were an estimated 30,000 people outside the Great Hall, and the ever encouraged by anyone who has walked the green carpet.

Shah Rukh had heard cheers and "Slumdog Millionaire", the actor Anil Kapoor, as she ushered the guest of honor at a surprise show, Oscar-winner Hilary Swank. Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. made a surprise element to an event where the star power and fan turnout was another issue, which has seen IIFA.

The biggest show sparkled with brilliant performances, prices and distribution of Bollywood magic. But one hopes the buzz will translate IIFA caused by increased tourism and business opportunities in both countries.

Salman Khan to skip IIFA

New Delhi: All the people expecting a face-off between the two Khans of Bollywood - Salman and Shah Rukh - the forthcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIF) Weekend will be disappointed when Salman decided to skip the ceremony.

Here, his debut film production 'Chillar Party' to promote, Salman confirmed that he
"I shoot for my next Bodyguard` `and it's an action movie than, yes, you people won` t see me there. IIFA will miss me this time, "Salman told reporters on Film Division here on Tuesday.

This year, Shah Rukh performs at iIFA stage after seven years. The actor has participated in two editions of iIFA past weekend - in Singapore in 2004 and Amsterdam in 2005.

If 'Chillar Party' opens on 12 iIFA ceremony and it was Salman `s first production, his presence was more than expected. But it seems that the gap between the two Khans Salman have pushed to stay away from the ceremony.

SRK to perform at IIFA despite knee injury

Shah Rukh Khan cleared the air about the performance IIFA 2011, taking place this weekend in Toronto, Canada. SRK, who is suffering from a knee injury, will perform in auhinnatseremoonial.Tantsu step has been made ​​easier for him.

"Back to Bombay. I would like to thank anubhav, Tarun, manikandan and the team can be a hectic schedule. IIFA nursing the knee injury to be ready. Bandra want more Toronto. Shiamk team makes it easier for me dance steps," SRK tweeted.

'Raj Kapoor' martini marks IIFA

Historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto has gone for the 12th Indian International Indian Film Academy (iIFA) Awards begins in Toronto on 23 June.
Self renamed Fairmont 'Raja' York Hotel for the biggest Bollywood show in North America, the hotel has come up with a cocktail called Raj Kapoor martinis for the guests.

The idea behind this legendary hotel is the new name for iIFA week suggested was renowned Door Indophile Toronto and travel writer Mari Ellen Ward. The hotel also has a York Deli Deli met in New Delhi in the menu items for the three-day show.

The new menu items are "inspired dies everything from spicy Bombay street snacks at home style curry met with remarkable taste and authentic recipes will meet the best and fresh ingredients from Delhi delicacies away items such as chai, samosas, pakoras and more are on the menu, according to Melanie Coates, public relations director of the hote.''Not less than five new cocktails and mocktails wait Bollywood stars and guests.

This "range of the respective Raj Kapoor Martini Victoria Gin and Polar Ice Vodka, met a watermelon mojito made meet for some rum and confused on the roof, mint, met one, playful Filmi Fizz tropical aromas combine paid Lambs Navy Rum and TWO Finally met Kashmiri Saffron , vodka, mixed met The Sweet juice of oranges and mangoes,''says the hotel's public relations director.

Furthermore, in accordance met iIFA concept is the 'Green Carpet' to raise awareness about global warming to the promotion, the hotel is rolling out the green carpet for her guests form between 23 and 26 June.

"The Fairmont Royal York Walks same green carpet to claim iIFA obligation to care for the environment the door in the middle of the Reed-based methods for the environment: Reduce, reuse, reuse, redistribute, and rooftop gardening is expected that a minimum of ten Indian film star. Rise to new heights in our A-to the hotel's roof garden and apiary, siger''Melanie.

Landmark Hotel Canada is reserved for the very first Indian Wedding Show on 22 June net to kick off iIFA.

RDB selected Brand Ambassadors for IIFA 2011

RDB music maestros around the world not only hit the chart topping meters, but his contribution to Bollywood music industry have made their names are proud to confirm that they 2011 IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) was to North America is selected as brand ambassadors. RDB has worked with many A list celebrities from thin Sadi Galli Kinng of Bollywood's biggest lion dance number in recent years produced some of the manu weds.

Brand ambassadors as the RDB Brothers and Nindy Kaur starting off with a special three-day festival will take part in the Belle Bollywood, Bipasha Basu's with Fame event. (RDB) Manj and Nindy Kaur, who currently lives in Toronto has been personally huge IIFA weekend kick Bipasha Basu as a special guest invited.

Manj''the 2011 IIFA Kaur Nindy a part of yourself and get down and being so Bipasha IIFA Buzz, Brampton is excited to be excited about the part. IIFA brand ambassador should be represented in Toronto and the only British Asian artist to do so for the first time to being heavy. We Nindy Kaur RDB and the North American market,''is the ideal bridge between Bollywood and mainstream.

RDB IIFA among other Bollywood actors Brampton, Toronto Buzz will be performed at the event.