The Times of India Film Awards 2016, Bollywood’s most celebrated awards show, wrapped up March 18 with a full house at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai Sports City. Along with the awards, Bollywood celebrities won the audiences’ hearts with their performances, heartwarming speeches and special tributes, a press release reported.

“Bajirao Mastani” won the maximum number of awards in six categories for Best Director (Sanjay Leela Bhansali), Best Actor Male (Ranveer Singh), Best Supporting Actor Female (Priyanka Chopra), Best Jodi of the Year (Singh and Deepika Padukone), Best Playback Singer – Female (Shreya Ghoshal for “Mohe Rang Do Lal”), and Music Composer for the Year (Bhansali for “Deewani Mastani”).

The hosts for the evening, Riteish Deshmukh and Parineeti Chopra, had the audience in splits with their perfect comic timing, quirky comments and playful interactions with the celebrities.

Varun Dhawan opened the awards night with his performance on Bollywood super-hits. Dhawan did a special act on “Kar Gayi Chul” for Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt.

Jacqueline Fernandez’s glamorous act on all her most popular super-hit songs, such as “Aa Zara” and “Chittiyan Kalaiyan” ensured the start of a night of complete Bollywood entertainment.

Salman Khan’s unique onstage presence during his performance dedicated to ‘Heroes of Bollywood’ was certainly one of the highlights of the night as he also specially sang a part of “Main Hoon Hero Tera,” according to a press release.

Salman Khan, after his magical performance, said, “Dubai is home for me, and thank you Dubai for showering Prem with a lot of ‘Prem.’ TOIFA 2016 was rocking and so was the audience!”

As is expected of Singh, he pumped up the energy levels ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ style with a special tribute to the living legend. Singh donned the legend’s best looks for all his popular songs. Bachchan thoroughly enjoyed Singh’s performance as he was seen smiling with amusement till the end and even joined him onstage for a quick gig on "Kajra Re.”

After the performance, Anil Kapoor presented Bachchan with the ‘Living Legend Award’ for his relentless contribution to the Hindi film industry.

To add royalty to the evening, Kareena Kapoor Khan sizzled on the dance floor with her hypnotic dance moves as a tribute to the ‘Divas of Bollywood,’ while Kanika Kapoor performed to some of Bollywood’s favorite songs.

Shah Rukh Khan entranced the audience with his performance on “Jabra Fan,” “Gerua” and “Chaiyyan Chaiyyan.”

The performances were brilliantly put together by ace choreographer Shiamak Davar.

Here is the list of the winners in popular awards categories:

TOIFA 2016 Popular Awards Category Winners List

 

Category

Name

Movie

1

Best Film

NA

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

2

Best Director

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Bajirao Mastani

3

Best Actor Male

Ranveer Singh

Bajirao Mastani

4

Best Actor Female

Kangana Ranaut

Tanu Weds Manu Returns

5

Best Supporting Actor Male

Anil Kapoor

Dil Dhadakne Do

6

Best Supporting Actor Female

Priyanka Chopra

Bajirao Mastani

7

Best Actor In a Negative Role

Nawazzudin Siddique

Badlapur

8

Best Actor in a Comic Role

Deepak Dobriyal

Tanu Weds Manu Returns

9

Best Debut Male

Sooraj Pancholi

Hero

10

Best Debut Female

Bhumi Pednekar

Dum Laga ke Haishia

11

Best Film Critic’s Choice

NA

Talvar

12

Best Actor Critics – Male

Amitabh Bachchan

Piku

13

Best Actor Critics - Female

Kalki Koechlin

Margarita with a Straw

14

Best Debut Director

Neeraj Ghaywan

Masaan

15

Best Jodi Of The Year

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone

Bajirao Mastani

MUSIC CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS

 

Category

Movie

1

Best Album

Roy (Ankit Tiwari, Meet Brothers and Amal Mallik)

2

Best Lyricist

Varun Grower for Moh Moh ke Dhagey (Dum Laga ke Haisha)

3

Best Playback Singer  - Male

Papon for Moh Moh ke Dhagey (Dum Laga ke Haisha)

4

Best Playback Singer – Female

Shreya Ghoshal for Mohe rang do lal (Bajirao Mastani)

5

Music Composer for the year

Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Deewani Mastani (Bajirao Mastani)

6

Song of the Year

Hamari Adhuri Khaani - Jeet Gangauli (Hamari Adhoori Kahani)

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