Kevin Spacey, John Travolta join IIFA Celebrations

VIDEOCON D2H IIFA WEEKEND CULMINATES CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CINEMA IN TAMPA BAY WITH 15TH TATA MOTORS IIFA AWARDS

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag take home highest accolades at the 15th Tata Motors IIFA Awards

Deepika Padukone and Farhan Akhtar win lead actor Awards

International Actors Kevin Spacey & John Travolta join in the Celebrations   26th April, 2014, Tampa Bay: The 15th Tata Motors IIFA Awards surpassed expectations with a spectacular show that saw the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag nab the top Awards of the night including Best Picture, Best Direction, Performance in Leading Role (Male), Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) and Best Story. Aashiqui 2 bagged awards for Music Direction, Lyrics, Playback Singer (Male) and Playback Singer (Female).  Deepika Padukone won the Award for her much acclaimed role in Chennai Express while Farhan Akhtar won for his role in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.   

Celebrating the magic of Indian Cinema, the Tata Motors IIFA Awards was held at the Raymond James Stadium where actors, Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akthar played host for the second time. The duo kept the audience entertained throughout the evening with their humour, wit and laudable on-stage camaraderie with sets varying from a celebrity antakshri to a live-rap with the audience (Raju & Pappu) to them being dressed as spirited pirates.   

Some of the highlights of the evening were the launch of IIFA Coffee Table Book by the Founder- Directors of Wizcraft International Entertainment – Andre Timmins, Sabbas Joseph and Viraf Sarkari along with superstar Hrithik Roshan.    International actors John Travolta and Kevin Spacey shook a leg on popular Bollywood hits. Kevin Spacey was brought on stage by Shahid, Farhan and Deepika to join them for a little jig to Lungi Dance while John Travolta joined Priyanka Chopra on stage at the end of her act and later joined Hrithik matching moves with celebrity dancer-actor, Hrithik Roshan.   

On having won the Performance in a Leading Role (Female), Deepika Padukone said, “2013 was an amazing year for me. I left home with a suitcase and a dream and I thank my parents for allowing me to follow my dream.”   Farhan Akhtar on winning the award for Performance in a Leading Role (Male) said, “This is a very special moment as it is the first time I’m receiving an award for the film in the presence of Milkha Singh. He shared a lot of amazing stories with me and was the wind beneath my wings. I am very honoured today.”

Full IIFA report, winners list and More pics at:    http://www.filmytown.com/ 

Shahid Kapoor excited to meet John Travolta

As Shahid Kapoor gets set to host an upcoming awards ceremony for the third year in a row, he is looking forward to something else too. 

The actor will get to meet Hollywood star John Travolta, who is being honored at the event, which is on in the US.

Shahid is excited to meet and interact with Travolta. He had only hosted the ceremony in the last two years, but this time he will get to speak with Travolta on the stage.

As he is an ardent fan of Travolta, Shahid is hoping to spend some time with him backstage at the show which takes place today (April 26).

Shahid started his career in the entertainment industry as a background dancer in Shaimak Davar’s company. He’s also known for his slick moves in songs such as ‘Gandi baat’, ‘Sari ke fall sa’ and ‘Agal bagal’. 

Shahid has trained in dancing for many years. His songs and dance moves are popular with his fans. Travolta, too, is known to be a great dancer and his moves in Saturday Night Fever (1977), Grease (1978) and Pulp Fiction (1994), where he danced with Uma Thurman, are popular even today.

When contacted, Shahid’s spokesperson confirms the news, and says, “Shahid has left for the show and is doubly excited because of his upcoming meeting with John Travolta.

More Bollywood news, Film reviews and more pics at:  
http://www.filmytown.com