But guess the wait was worth it. Because from Bollywood glitterati to sizzling star performances, the 17th Annual Star Screen Awards 2011 was super entertaining. And all thanks to Shah Rukh Khan.
The event kick-started with an opening act by the sultry Bipasha Basu. But Bips while we agree you're hot, if you can’t get the ‘hot’ factor in your dance as well then please don’t dance! Ditto Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – what was she thinking?
Priyanka Chopra introduced an anthem on women, a Star TV campaign, in a lovely red and white traditional dress.
Vivek Oberoi came in with his wife Priyanka Alva. Conspicuously his face was not flashed during the Ash’s performance.
Celina Jaitley and Mugdha Godse added to the humour factor with their fashion faux pax. Evil grin.
Katrina Kaif proved that Sheila (read: Kat) Ki Jawani is here to stay and rock Bollywood. If you thought she couldn’t do that Tees Maar Khan song in one shot, think again! She picked up Best Actor Popular Choice (Female) Award for Raajneeti and Tees Maar Khan.
Shahid Kapoor’s Robot act was to the T. He proved once again that he is one of the best dancers Bollywood’s got today
Don’t look at Vidya Balan’s hideous sari. Just look at the well deserved Best Actress award that she won for Ishqiya.
Last but not the least; the night belonged to Shah Rukh Khan. Yes he is sarcastic and he mocks anyone and everyone regardless of their seniority, but try to get through any four-hour long award function without his wit and humour – we bet you would be forced to leave half way through, even if you’re watching it in your own house!
List of winners:
Best Actor: Salman Khan for Dabangg
Best Actress: Vidya Balan for Ishqiya
Best Film: Udaan
Best Director: Vikramaditya Motwane
Most Promising Newcomer (Male): Ranveer Singh (Band Baaja Baaraat)
Most Promising Newcomer (Female): Sonakshi Sinha (Dabangg)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Arshad Warsi (Ishqiya)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Shernaz Patel (Guzaarish)
Best Actor in a Negative Role (Male/Female): Ronit Roy (Udaan)
Best Music: Sajid Wajid (Dabangg), Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (My Name Is Khan)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Ishqiya)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal (Bahara, I Hate Luv Storys)
Special Jury Awards For Spectacular Cutting Of Age Technology: Robot
