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The 2002 IIFA Awards, officially known as the 3rd International Indian Film Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the International Indian Film Academy honored the best films of 2001 and took place on 6 April 2002.
| 3rd IIFA Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 April 2002 |
| Site | Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands, Malaysia |
| Hosted by | Lara Dutta |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Lagaan |
| Best Direction | Ashutosh Gowariker (Lagaan) |
| Best Actor | Aamir Khan (Lagaan) |
| Best Actress | Tabu (Chandni Bar) |
| Most awards | Lagaan (10) |
| Most nominations | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (18) |
The official ceremony took place on 6 April 2002, at the Genting Highlands, in Arena of Stars. During the ceremony, IIFA Awards were awarded in 29 competitive categories.
The IIFA Weekend started with a Press Meet. Attended by the stars, the event received extensive coverage from world media. The same evening saw the music launch of Kaante. The IIFA Karaoke Party gave film stars and high-profile guests a chance to let their hair down.
IIFA hosted the World Premiere of the film Aankhen at the Genting International Showroom. Malaysia witnessed the first ever IIFA Forum. The focus was on the emerging perspectives of Indian Cinema, the exchange of technology and talent. The speakers included Ashutosh Gowarikar, Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar and Madhur Bhandarkar.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... led the ceremony with 18 nominations, followed by Lagaan with 12 nominations, Dil Chahta Hai with 11 nominations, and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha with 10 nominations.
Lagaan won 10 awards, including Best Film, Best Director (for Ashutosh Gowariker), and Best Actor (for Aamir Khan), thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony.
Aamir Khan received dual nominations for Best Actor for his performances in Dil Chahta Hai and Lagaan, winning for the latter.
Winners and nominees
editWinners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Popular awards
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Musical awards
edit| Best Music Director | Best Lyrics |
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| Best Male Playback Singer | Best Female Playback Singer |
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| Best Song Recording | Best Background score |
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Backstage awards
edit| Best Dialogue | Best Screenplay |
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Technical awards
edit| Best Cinematographer | Best Choreography |
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| Best Costume Design | Best Editing |
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| Best Makeup | Best Sound Recording |
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| Best Sound Re-Recording | Best Special Effects |
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| Best Art Direction | Best Action |
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Special awards
editOutstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
editOutstanding Contribution In Indian Cinema
editOutstanding Achievement in International Cinema
editElectrolux Kelvinator Personality of The Year
editSony Faces Of The Year
editSuperlatives
edit| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 18 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |
| 12 | Lagaan |
| 11 | Dil Chahta Hai |
| 10 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha |
| 5 | Chandni Bar |
| 3 | Ajnabee |
| Zubeidaa | |
| 2 | Aks |
| Lajja |
| Awards | Film |
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| 10 | Lagaan |
| 8 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |
| 4 | Dil Chahta Hai |
| 2 | Ajnabee |
References
edit- ^ "IIFA Through the Years". Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ Waheed, Sajahan (6 April 2002). "Battle of the megahits". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press. p. 27. Retrieved 28 December 2020.