Filmfare Awards: The show begins!
By TNN, 28 February, 2009 |
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 The glistening red carpet is already studded with stars as Bollywood's most sought after names make an entry to witness the most coveted award's night - that's full of fun, entertainment, glamour and of course suspense to know who’ll take home the Black Lady tonight!
First to be spotted on the red carpet was the musical trio of Shankar Ehsaan and Loy in all black attires.
Next making an entry was choreographer, singer Shiamak Dawar. So, what’s the man looking forward to? “Well, the highlight of today’s celebrity performances has to be Shahid and Abhishek Bachchan.” But who’s your favourite? “Shahid is my student and is my favourite. Junior AB is full of energy and both are hard workers. Not that others aren’t good but they are very special to me,” shared Dawar on the red carpet in the middle of directing the star performances.
The Rock on! man Farhan Akhtar is already here dressed in a black tuxedo designed by Arjun Bhasin. He is all set to open the starry night with a rocking performance. “ Jodha Akbar and A Wednesday are the toughest competitors for my movie Rock On!, ” shares Akhtar. And what about his nomination in best play back singer category, the star says, “I am simply amazed to be nominated for the singer act,” added an elated Akhtar.
The golden couple, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi is the next to make an impressive entry. Hear what does mom Shabana has to say about son’s nominations? “We are proud of Farhan and his work. Now, let the best movie win,” says Shabana. Akhtar who’s sporting an ethnic attire has two nominations in Best Lyrics category for Jashn-e-Bahara (Jodha Akbar) and Socha hai (Rock On!)
The much-debated host of the evening, Imraan Khan is here with girlfriend Avantika.
After sweeping off the International award scene with adulations, Slumdog... kids are here on Filmfare red carpet.
Karan Johar joins the starry league with mom Hiroo Johar. Alka Yagnik, who is nominated in the Best Playback singer category for Tu muskura... (Yuvvraj)
Prateik Babbar, who is nominated in Best Supporting Actor category, for his role in Jaane tu... enters in Paul Smith outfit. “I’m feeling good and I am pretty confident about my nomination,” says Babbar. The young actor is also sporting a black shimmery cap, which he intends to wear throughout the evening to keep the luck on his side. Well, it seems the man definitely needs lady luck!
Keeping with the all black tradition, comes the beautiful Sushmita Sen in an elegant black gown.
SRK’s Tani partner from Rab ne..., Anoushka Sharma is the next to grace the red carpet in a golden one-shoulder gown designed by fashion designer Gaurav.
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