15th Annual Star Screen Awards 2008

The 15th Annual Star Screen Awards 2008 took place this week amidst much pomp and glare as all stars came together to get honored and to applaud others.

The main awards , best actor award was swept by Hrithik Roshan for his performance of Mughal emperor Akbar and the best actress award was given away to Priyanka Chopra for her splendid performance in Fashion. The best film of the year award was bagged by Jodhaa Akbar and the best director was again won for Jodhaa Akbar by Aushotosh Gowatrikar.

Below is the list of all awards:

Best Film
Jodhaa Akbar

Best Director
Ashutosh Gowarikar - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Actor (Male)
Hrithik Roshan - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Actor (Female)
Priyanka Chopra – Fashion

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Arjun Rampal - Rock On

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Shahana Goswami - Rock On

Best Actor in a Negative Role (Male/Female)
Akshaye Khanna – Race

Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male/Female)
Tusshar Kapoor - Golmaal Returns

Best Music
A. R. Rahman - Jodhaa Akbar

Best Playback Singer (Male)
KK - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno)

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Shilpa Rao - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno)

Best Lyrics
Anvita Dutt Guptan - Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno)

Most Promising Newcomer (Male)
Farhan Akhtar - Rock On

Most Promising Newcomer (Female)
Asin Thottumkal – Ghajini

Best Story
Neeraj Pandey - A Wednesday!

Best Screenplay
Shiraz Ahmed – Race

Best Popular Actor Award
Akshay Kumar - Singh Is Kinng

Lifetime Achievement Award
Sanjay Khan




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Getting inspired in 2009

We recently updated you on how almost two dozen films in 2008 were remade, inspired, copied, derived or loosely based on some other film. Habits are hard to let go off and so Bollywood will continue its remake factory in 2009 as well.

The self-confessed official remakes include Salman Khan's Wanted Dead and Alive (Telugu film Pokhiri), Harman Baweja's It's My Life (Telugu film Bommarillu), Shah Rukh Khan's Billu Barber (Malayali film Katha Parayumpol) and Anil Kapoor's Shortcut (another Malayali flick Udayananu Taram).





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How Priyanka & Shahid were saved on 26/11 by SRK

When the barbaric terror attacks struck our Mumbai, our Bolly stars Priyanka and Shahid Kapoor were shooting for Vishal Bharadwaj’s Kaminay at Marine Drive, however once the attacks started they didn’t know what to do and knocked SRK’s Mannat and they were gladly welcomed in by SRK.

A source says, “Shahid and Priyanka were shooting at Marine Drive for Kaminay with Vishal Bharadwaj when the attacks took place. The cops came and asked the unit to pack up as there was chaos everywhere. They left the shoot and headed home. On the way they got the news that another five star hotel at Juhu had been targeted. They didn’t know what to do and that’s when they spoke to Shah Rukh and landed up at Mannat. SRK welcomed them with open arms and they spent the night there and left in the morning when things were back to normal and they learnt that the attack on the Juhu hotel was a rumour.”

Priyanka’s representative also confirmed the news, “She stayed at Mannat that night. Shah Rukh and Gauri would not allow her to leave till the next morning.”

However Shahid did not confirm his side of the story.


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What stars pledge for 2009

Post 26/11 Bollywood has woken up and want to do something for their country. Read below what famous Bollywood stars pledge for the year 2009.

Salman Khan: ‘I pledge to give back the love I have got from people… ‘

I want to keep myself abreast of current happenings more than before. I also wish to give back the love I have got from people and make a conscious effort to make everyone happy and touch their lives.

Shahid Kapoor: ‘I pledge to change the system’

I have never voted in my life. I have woken up to this fact that we need to participate in the process to change the system. It’s the need of the hour. Post 26/11, I have realised that.

Kangana Ranaut : ‘I pledge to execute my responsibilities and duties as a citizen’

I will start being aware about my nation, its politics and other current issues that will enable me to understand my responsibilities and duties as a citizen. And, I will have an opinion and power to voice whatever I feel and stand for.

Shilpa Shetty : ‘I pledge to vote’

I will vote from now on every year, no matter how busy I am. I will take time out. I haven’t done this in the past, but now I understand the importance of an efficient government after the recent attacks. And, if we want to change, it’s in our hands literally.

Harman Baweja : ‘I pledge to vote for the right individual’

I have not been voting all this while, but this year I will definitely vote. I’ll support and vote for an individual who will selflessly work towards a better future for India.

Sonam Kapoor : ‘I pledge to be more conscientious’

I would like to be a more aware and conscientious citizen of my country from now on.

Amrita Rao : ‘I pledge to fight back anything that dares challenge me’

To fight back anything that dares to challenge me. To bring about a balance of strength and sensitivity in me. As a Mumbaiite, not to forget 26/11 and to voice my opinion through the media whenever I see any aspect of the city going wrong.

Irrfan Khan : ‘I pledge to try and quit smoking’

The one thing that I want to do is try to quit smoking for sure.

Celina Jaitley : ‘I pledge to work on my shortcomings’

To work on myself, specially my shortcomings, and do three crazy things this year which I have never done in my life.

Shriya Saran : ‘I pledge to make someone happy every day’

I want to make someone happy every day. This is that basic deed which we are increasingly forgetting. Greeting each other with a smile, a hello, namaste and a salaam, trust me, will change the day for you and the person. I want to show I care.


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Aamir Khan at SRK again

For all those who thought that SRK and Aamir’s war of words is over - think twice ‘coz they are back to it again.

In a recent interview with TV channel Zoom, Aamir talks about everything under the sun which includes friend Salman and not so close friend Shahrukh Khan. Read below…

On Katrina saying that he joins the league of best physiques: , “I’m flattered by what Katrina said. But if you will ask me, I like John’s physique. I think he’s got a great physique. I think Salman has got a great physique.”

On converting from media shy to media friendly : There was a time in the middle for about two and half years that I kept away from media as I didn’t know how to deal with them. I do understand that media has an important role to play. I would like to give them value.

On accepting awards in future : The things that I value, I like to give time and energy too. As far as media is concerned its very important to engage them as I’m part of it. Do I have issues? Yes I have. But if I want society to change, I have to engage with it. I can’t just keep away from it. The same thing I feel about media. If there are issues, it’s not good to just keep away from them.Just engage with them. As far as award ceremonies are concerned, I have nothing against them. I’ve been to the Oscars; I’ve been to the BAFTA. I have absolutely no problem in going to certain award functions.

On Shahrukh Khan,: I think Shah Rukh enjoys taking Potshots at me. And he’s been doing this over years. Which I really enjoy well… So, I thought why not to reply to him as well. SRK is always saying ‘I’m Number.One, I’m Number One…’ I’ve been hearing this for the last twenty years. I’ve never heard Lata Mangeshkar saying it. Or Sachin Tendulkar saying it. Or Mr. Bachchan saying he’s Number One. I think if you’re Number One, there’s no need to say it.

You can catch this hot interview exclusively on ZOOM on January 4 at 12.30 pm.


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