[VIDEO] Kevin Spacey Does The "Lungi Dance" With Deepika Padukone
Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and more of Bollywood's biggest names made it to the International Indian Film Academy Awards which was hosted in the US for the first time in 15 years.
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The International Indian Film Academy Awards, Known As The "Bollywood Oscars", Was Held In The US For The Very First Time In 15 Years
L-R: Farhan Akhtar, Kevin Spacey, Anil Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Sonakshi Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha with Shahid Kapoor taking the selfie.
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Hollywood Celebrities Including Kevin Spacey And John Travolta Were In Attendance
Before a crowd of some 20,000, the International Indian Film Academy awards started with the entrance of actors aboard a float built like a pirate ship — a nod to Tampa's love of pirate-themed parties.
The opening musical sequence combined elements of pirates, underwater creatures and football cheerleaders. Other songs were medleys of movie hits, with Cirque du Soleil-type acrobatics.
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During The Awards, Indian Star Priyanka Chopra Pulled Travolta Onstage And He Busted Some Signature Moves From His 1994 Blockbuster Film "Pulp Fiction"
John Travolta hit the IIFA stage with top Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan to show off his signature Saturday Night Fever moves.
Image via IbnliveLater, actor Hrithik Roshan presented Travolta with an award for Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema, declaring the two-time Golden Globe winner "the coolest of them all."
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Actress Deepika Padukone Convinced "House Of Cards" Actor Kevin Spacey To Do The "Lungi Dance", A Wildly Popular Song Which Was Written For The Movie "Chennai Express"
Hollywood actor and two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey also wowed the crowd. He presented actress Deepika Padukone with the award for Entertainer of the Year.
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Indian Film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" Nabbed Five Of The Top Honours Including Best Picture And Best Director
Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (far right) handing the best picture award to celebrated Indian athlete and Olympian Milkha Singh (in turban), whose life story was told in the winning film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Image via dailypost.inBhaag Milkha Bhaag, a film about the life of Indian track and field Olympian Milkha Singh, was the big winner of the night. The 84-year-old Singh was in the audience Saturday.
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Besides the awards for best picture and director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film won the best actor award for Farhan Akhtar, best supporting actress to Divya Dutta and best story. It also collected a host of technical awards.
thestar.com.myWhile Deepika Padukone Won Best Actress For Her Role In "Chennai Express" And Was Also Named Entertainer Of The Year
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone gives her acceptance speech on stage at the IIFA 2014.
Image via Getty Images"2013 was an amazing year for me," Padukone said after her win. "I left home with a suitcase and a dream, and I thank my parents for allowing me to follow my dream."
The 2014 IIFA Also Featured Performances From Actor And "Krrish 3" Star Hrithik Roshan, Actress Madhuri Dixit And Deepika Padukone
Madhuri Dixit performs during the 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Tampa, Florida.
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Actor Hrithik Roshan performs during the 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Tampa, Florida, April 26, 2014.
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Actress Deepika Padukone performs during the 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Tampa, Florida, April 26, 2014.
Image via Mohammed Jaffer/DNAIndiaMore Of The 2014 IIFA In VIDEO & PHOTOS:
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor and Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan present the award for Best Playback Male Singer on stage at the Raymond James Stadium.
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Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra (C) and Actress Sonakshi Sinha and Anil Kapoor (R) entertain the crowd ahead of the 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Tampa, Florida April 24, 2014.
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Indian film star Deepika Padukone walks the green carpet as she arrives for the 15th annual International Indian Film Awards on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Tampa, Fla.
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Indian film star Anil Kapoor walks the green carpet as he arrives for the 15th annual International Indian Film Awards on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Tampa, Fla.
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Indian film star Hrithik Roshan walks the green carpet as he arrives for the 15th annual International Indian Film Awards on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Tampa, Fla.
Image via APThe award for performance by an actor in a supporting role went to Aditya Roy Kapoor for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Shatrughan Sinha was honoured for lifetime achievement.
thestar.com.myThe film Aashiqui 2 scored a host of musical prizes, including those for best lyrics and best male and female singers. Honours for newcomers were won by actor and actress Dhanush and Vani Kapoor.
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