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Adnan Sami's Tera Chehra won three IMMIES, Norah Jones bagged two and Lata Mangeshkar received the coveted Inspirational award. Shah Rukh Khan and Yana Gupta picked Best Performance in a Song while hosts Cyrus and Saif won everyone's hearts. In what is sure to make music history Euphoria and Junoon jammed together and Salman Khan was at his topless best.
We've always heard that music crosses all boundaries, but at the IMMIES we saw it happen as Pakistani band Junoon performed three songs with apna own Euphoria. The performances ended with band members holding up a unified national flag of both countries (it received the most energetic applause from the audience).
The very hot Yana Bijlee Gupta won Best Performance in a Song (Female) and was later accompanied by the equally sizzling Isha Koppikar and Amrita Arora in a specially remixed and choreographed medley by Ganesh Hegde. If you thought Britney, Madonna and Christina were steamy you have to see this performance to believe it!
If that wasn't enough, our favourite bad boy, stud muffin Salman Khan performed with five of our MTV VJs including Shenaz, Ramona, Anusha, Sophia and Malaika.
The standing ovation of the evening was reserved for the nightingale of India, the graceful Lata Mangeshkar who won the Inspirational award and said, "I know I may seem senior to you in years, but I thank and will remember this honour given to me."
In a tussle of sorts most of the film category awards were picked up by tracks from Saathiya and Koi Mil Gaya, the latter topping, with three awards going to Best Male Singer (Sonu Nigam, who for some reason thanked the Kal Ho Naa Ho team!), A R Rehman (Best Composer) and Gulzar (Best Lyrics). Farah Khan won Best Choreographer and Chitra won Best Female Singer for the movie Koi Mil Gaya. Even the already popular Kal Ho Naa Ho picked an IMMIE for Best Film Album causing writer Karah Johar to announce, "it's time to disco!"
Hero No1. Shahrukh Khan beat Salman, Vivek and Tusshar for Best Perfomance in a Song - Male for Chalte Chalte and said in all modesty, "someone else directed the movie, someone else sang it, somebody else choreographed it, and I win the award!"
Other acts of the evening were Danish percussionists Safri Duo accompanied by the thundering, lungi clad, shades wearing Kerala Drummers who also performed "All The People in the World," featuring Clark Andersen.
Bhangra pop, the new global rage was very much present with live performances by Rishi Rich Project (Dance With You), Panjabi MC (Mundian Tu Bach Ke) and the red-hot Outlandish with their hit "Aicha".
Our hosts Saif Ali Khan (suave and smart) and Cyrus Broacha (wacky and wild) received more than a warm welcome with their entry in which Saif shot Broacha four times. Cyrus Bakra Broacha went on to regale audiences ("now we have an AV on Pamela Anderson, called Chestlife") while Saif and he announced that they were now available for parties and weddings! Later Cyrus walked in as Michael Jackson with 20 kids in tow, and got himself electrocuted in the Yaraana man suit!
The other top awards of the evening went to Adnan Sami (Best Male Pop, Best Video, Best Album) for Tera Chehra and Norah Jones (Best Female Pop International, Best Debut International) who couldn't' be there but thanked her fans in a recorded speech and hinted that she'd "see us soon"!
In categories other than popular and film the MTV IMMIES also awarded Pankaj Udhas (Best Ghazal), Jagjit Singh (Best Devotional), Bhimsen Joshi (Best Classical Vocal) and Rahul Sharma (Best Classical Instrumental) who said, "In these days of remix and pop, we're happy that MTV is recognizing classical genres as well."
Speaking of remixes, the Best Remix Video Song was awarded to the G-string video "Kaanta Laga" which went to producers Harry Anand, Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao. The award was presented by Bappi Lahiri who walked on stage with 20 disco dancing Bappi look-alikes!
Westlife boys (all dressed in black Sherwani's) won Best Male Pop International and dedicated the award to a colleague's father who passed away a day before the IMMIES. They also performed their hits "Mandy," and "Hey Whatever".
Earlier in the evening Jaya Bachchan presented Best Ghazal while Shoba Gurtu (the Queen of Thumri) presented Best Classical Vocal. The IMMIES also recognized the efforts and bravery of the Anti-Piracy brigade and honored Deputy Superintendent of Police Mr. Ram Kripal Singh and Senior Inspector Mr. Bindeshwari Singh.
Before the show began the red carpet saw our sexiest stars strut their stuff - Diya Mirza looked angelic in a flowing Cinderella dress, Fardeen in a dashing jacket and trademark stubble. Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan choose to be fashionably late and Preity was a delicious combination of cute and hot in her tiny black skirt.
After the awards ceremony, the party moved on to the J W Marriot, which witnessed the best of the celebs, performers, winners, losers, partying like it was going out of style. We're talking Abhishek Bachchan (the next bad boy) Djing with DJ Aqeel, Salman Khan screaming for a free Outlandish CD, and Junoon jamming at the Classic Rock Lounge. Divided into three zones - Bhangra, NRG, Classic Rock - the post party was as good as the awards with no holds barred performances by Safri Duo, Rishi Rich, Outlandish, Panjabi MC, DJ Aqeel alongwith MTV band One Night Stand and rock DJs Jesse and Arjun.

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Bollywood star Salman Khan showcases the worlds's most expensive Necktie, at a fashion show titled 'Cultural Ties' by Ishis and Satya Paul in Mumbai on October 29, 2003. The necktie crafted by fashion house Satya Paul is-one-of-its-kind made from pure silk and 150 gms of white gold, studded with 261 diamonds weighing 77carats is priced at $21 mn.

Salman Khan performing for the Police Diwali 2003 on Wednesday.

This mega-entertainment event also saw many Bollywood artistes like Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Dharmendra, Fardeen and Feroze Khan.

Producer Keshu also took this star-studded opportunity to launch the music of his forthcoming film, Khakhee.

With the exception of Ajay Devgan, the entire team of Khakhee, actors Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, director Rajkumar Santoshi and composer Ram Sampat were present for the occasion.

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The invitation came in the form of a bonsai plant. An invitation with a difference!
The party to celebrate the music launch of B.R. Chopra's BAGHBAN, directed by Ravi Chopra, on Wednesday, August 27 at Hotel Intercontinental The Grand, Sahar, was an equally different affair.
The Chopra brothers, B.R. and Yash, shared the podium after a very long time. Amitabh and Hema Malini, who were working with each other after almost twenty years, were on the dais, talking about their experiences while working in the film. Ditto for Amitabh and director Ravi Chopra, who were working together after ZAMEER [1974], after almost two decades. Amitabh and Salman, who have been teamed for the first time for a film, showered compliments on each other...
Before B.R. Chopra officially launched the music of the film, an audio-visual presentation highlighting important moments from the film were screened for the select invitees.
Like always, it was the Big B who stole the march with his short-n-sweet speech, while speaking about BAGHBAN. Some gems: "Meet Esha Deol's younger sister -- Hema Malini. When I look at her, mujhe sharm-si aa jaati hain. She's growing younger with each passing day. And here we are. Look at us!
"I wish I was as cool as Salman in real life. Whatever people have to say about Salman, in my opinion he's a gem of a person with a heart of gold. Very sensitive. Very emotional. I'm always with you Salman.
"Working with Ravi Chopra for BAGHBAN was an enjoyable experience. There has been a tremendous growth in him as a director."
While talking about the film, Salman did drop a hint about its storyline. "I completely identify with the character I am portraying in this film. I am like this at home. Cool� In real life, I only hope we don't behave like the children in this film," he smiled.
The august gathering included veterans Sunil Dutt and Shashikala, Ashok Hinduja, Manmohan Shetty, Shyam and Balkrishna Shroff, Raj Babbar with son Arya and daughter Juhi, Overseas distributor Sanjay Jumani, Mukesh Desai [T-Series], singers Nitin Mukesh, Udit Narayan, Sudesh Bhosle... and hand-picked media persons.
Mrs. Ravi Chopra was personally looking after the guests at this classy affair. BAGHBAN has music by Aadesh Shrivastava and lyrics by Sameer. Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. is marketing the music of the film.

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It was megawatt star power at the Sun-n-Sand hotel on Thursday, Independence Day Eve. The occasion was the launch of Bharathi S Pradhan�s (Moviemag International editor) book called, �Cars, Colas and Communal Harmony�, celebrating the numerous inter-faith Bollywood marriages and doffing its hat to the industry�s secular colours. The evening had both style and substance.
The glitzy quota was fulfilled by the formidable star presence. Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora, Amrita Arora, Sanjay Khan, Salim Khan with his two wives, Salma and Helen sitting next to each other, Raveena Tandon, compere Rati Agnihotri, Aditi Govitrikar... the list had luster.
Former super cop Julio Riberio spoke about how he was horrified to learn about the 1992-93 riots in Mumbai while he was in Romania as India�s ambassador to the country. Joint Commissioner of Police Javed Ahmed, impressive in uniform, took the dais to give his message: This Independence Day let us have freedom from our bias and prejudices.
Mahesh Bhatt roared, �Anybody who has lived through the fires of religious hatred knowns what it is. I have not said everything in the book, because there is only that much truth people can handle.� Model Aditi Govitrikar spoke about how she fell in love with her Muslim husband Muffazal, ironically when she was stranded in her hostel at Grant Medical College while communal riots raged outside.
Salman Khan said, �I am used to getting in trouble. I am going to do so again I think. Without me Javed saab (Javed Ahmed, he meant) would be out of work.� After the audience had recovered, S K went on harking back to Charles Darwin�s theory of evolution, �We all come from monkeys. Monkeys have no religion.� He raised laughs at the sporting swipe he took at himself, �I learnt about God in the fifth standard. Incidentally, I had great difficult in making it to the sixth standard. I am not a graduate. I might do my graduation when I am 60 or 70...� Finally, SK left the mike with, �I was born in Indore, brought up in Bombay, Bandra Bandstand. I opened my eyes in this country, I will shut them here.�
Akshay Kumar revealed that he has decided not to mouth anti-Pakistan dialogues in his projects. Saying �no� to the India vs Pakistan stand, Akshay said, it must be India with Pakistan vs terrorism. The feel-good evening closed early by 8.30 pm. Tri-coloured orange, white and green soft did the rounds, giving greater resonance to Sanjay Khan�s message. �The only flag that matters is the tricolour...�

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Producer K.C. Bokadia's association with T-Series began in the 1980s with PYAR JHUKTA NAHIN. The producer and the music company gave several hits thereafter, before they went separate ways. But they have joined hands once again for HUM TUMHARE HAIN SANAM, which stars three sought-after names of Bollywood in principal roles.

The three � Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit � made a point to attend the get-together, held on Monday, January 21 at Hotel Holiday Inn, despite their busy schedules. Also present on the occasion were the two financiers of the project � Rashesh Shah (son of Bharat Shah) and T.P. Aggarwal (producer of BHARAT BHAGYA VIDHATA).

In a concise speech, SRK said that he was glad that the film had shaped up well and that he was awaiting its release. Salman described his experience of working in the project as fruitful and added that he will always cherish the experience.

But it was simpleton Bokadia's straight-from-the-heart speech that echoed throughout the evening. �My company, B.M.B., is going through tough times and I shall eternally be grateful to Salman, Shah Rukh and Madhuri for standing by me in this hour of crisis. Had it not been for them, I would have collapsed completely,� he said.

This writer witnessed songs from the film and the impact was indeed mesmerising, with the title track, 'Gale Mein Lal Tie' and 'Taaron Ka Chamakta' being the pick of the lot.

HUM TUMHARE HAIN SANAM has music by Nadeem-Shravan, Nikhil-Vinay, Daboo Malik, Bappi Lahiri, Bali Brahmbhatt and Sajid-Wajid. The film is slated for release in March.

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The audio release party of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke was held on 9th November at Hotel Sun-N-Sand. The event was organised by Universal music. The party was attended by producer Nazim Rizvi, Bharat Shah, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Salman Khan, Prem Chopra & Johny Lever. Bobby Deol & Sanjay Dutt were also present at the party as special guests. Salman Khan arrived late at about 11:30 and the party started in full josh afterwards.

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