Mumbai: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag starring Farhan Akhtar, a biopic on former ace athlete Milkha Singh, clinched the maximum number of trophies at the 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 on Friday night (January 24).The movie was also honoured for best costume by Dolly Ahluwalia, best production design by Acropolis Design and best lyrics for Zinda, penned by Prasoon Joshi.
The star-studded extravaganza, held at the Yash Raj Films studio here, also saw Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela win big. Deepika Padukone won the best actress trophy, while veteran Supriya Pathak was honoured for her supporting act in the movie, said a statement.
Supriya’s step son Shahid Kapoor is said to have come up on the stage to especially hug her when she won the award. It was a picture perfect, according to the Facebook page of Filmfare. The lifetime achievement award was given to veteran actress Tanuja for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
The awards ceremony was hosted by Anjaana Anjaani co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. The night also saw many ravishing performances by Ranveer Singh, Priyanka and Shahid. The best actor in supporting role was bagged by Nawazuddin Siddiqui for The Lunchbox, which also won the best debut director award for Ritesh Batra.
Southern star Dhanush won the best debut (male) award for Raanjhanaa and Vaani Kapoor walked away with the best debut (female) trophy for Shuddh Desi Romance.
The event was a truly star-studded affair with biggies like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Rekha, Karisma Kapoor, Amrita Rao, Aditi Rao Hydari, Soha Ali Khan and Neha Dhupia, gracing the occasion. He 59th Idea Filmfare Awards will be aired on January 26.
Bureau Report
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