1st IIFA Awards | |
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Date | 22 June 2000 |
Site | Millennium Dome, London |
Hosted by | Yukta Mookhey and Anupam Kher |
Highlights | |
Best Picture | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam |
Best Direction |
Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) |
Best Actor |
Sanjay Dutt (Vaastav) |
Best Actress |
Aishwarya Rai (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) |
Most awards | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (5) |
The first-ever International Indian Film Academy Awards is officially known as 1st IIFA Awards. The award ceremony was held in 2000 at the Millennium Dome in London. It took place on June 22, 2000. During the ceremony, IIFA Awards were awarded in 26 competitive categories.
The ceremony was co-hosted by Yukta Mookhey and Anupam Kher. A lot of world artists dazzled the Millennium Dome with their presence and performances. Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Thora Birch, Kylie Minogue, Finley Quaye, Miranda Richardson, Sussanah York, Talvin Singh, Ashok Amritraj amongst many other. Millions across the world watched the IIFA Awards 2000 LIVE telecast.