Best Film: Ashutosh Gowariker and Ronnie Screwvala for Jodhaa Akbar ; Presented by Bipasha Basu. An elated Ronnie Screwvala says, “This is exceptional. I am taking this award on behalf of Hrithik, Aishwarya and Ashutosh, on behalf of everyone actually. Ashutosh and UTV have worked together. We started our journey with Swades and now Jodhaa Akbar ... it’s been a great journey.” “I thank all the technicians who made Jodhaa Akbar the most award winning film.” – Ashutosh Gowariker Best Director: Ashutosh Gowariker from Jodhaa Akbar ; Presented by Preity Zinta and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra “I am extremely thrilled. This is wonderful. This is such an honour for me for one of the most difficult movie I have made in my career. Thanks to UTV. Thanks to Haider Ali who wrote this film. You are the real emperor. Thanks to my fans for appreciating my work. Thanks my wife Sunita.” Hrithik Roshan wins Best Actor (Male) for Jodhaa Akbar Best Actor (Male): Hrithik Roshan from Jodhaa Akbar ; Presented by Rekha, Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. Hrithik Roshan wasn’t present at the occasion and hence his director Ashutosh Gowariker picked his award.Priyanka Chopra wins Best Actor (Female) for Fashion Best Actor Female: Priyanka Chopra for Fashion; Presented by John Abraham and Tabu Priyanka Chopra says, “I am limping a little bit tonight as I met with a small accident recently. This award is an honour. Thanks to UTV and Madhur for believing in me. My family and my fans, thanks to all.” Om Puri wins Lifetime Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award: Om Puri; Presented by Amitabh Bachchan. The actor says, “Thanks Filmfare for appreciating my work. Art cinema gave me the credibility as an actor and opportunities to showcase my talent. I would like to thank my friends who were with me at all times. I still remember in 1974 when Nasseruddin encouraged me to enroll myself to National School of Drama. I was going to be rejected because of my poor appearance. But my examiners gave me A plus and I made it to the school.” Best Jury Award Best Director (Critic): Nishikant Kamat for Mumbai Meri Jaan ; Presented by Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan Best Actor (Critic): Manjot Singh for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! ; Presented by Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan Best Actress (Critic): Shahana Goswami for Rock On ; Presented by Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan Outstanding Performance: Prateik Babbar for Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na and Purab Kohli for Rock On ; Presented by Shabana Azmi. Ranbir and Imran play Shahrukh and Aamir Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan return to the stage and this time not as Ranbir and Imran but as Aamir Khan of Ghajini and Shahrukh Khan of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Shahid show his groovy movements Shahid Kapoor gets on the stage. He started with his number from Kismet Konnection ( Aai Pappi ) followed by Tum He Ho and then his ever popular track Mauja he Mauja and Nagada Baja from Jab We Met . First Oscar winning Indian, Bhanu Athaiya gets Lifetime Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award: Bhanu Athaiya; Presented by Ashutosh Gowariker and Aishwarya Rai. Bhanu says, “This award belongs to my father who introduced me to the world of art. This award goes to those directors who gave me beautiful films. This award goes to the actors who put faith in my work. It’s a beautiful award. I am very happy. Thanks Filmfare.” Best Supporting Actors Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Arjun Rampal for Rock On; Presented by Riteish Deshmukh. Arjun Rampal says, “It feels nice, fantastic. All of us want our hand around this Black lady. I want to say thanks to everyone. Farhan, Abhishek, Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy and the cast and crew who made this happen. And finally all the people who stood by me... my family, friends and fans.” Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Kangana Ranaut for Fashion Kangana says on stage, “Thanks Madhur for giving me this role. Thanks Mugdha, Priyanka and all the cast and crew of the film. Thanks Rangoli, my sister. You mean a lot to me, you are truly my strength.” Ranbir and Imran fight for the mike Cool dudes Ranbir and Imran are back on stage and they start with a spoof based on the lines of Ranbir’s Pepsi My Can ad. Best Writers of Bollywood Best Story: Abhishek Kapoor for Rock On ; Presented by Neil Nitin Mukesh and Atul Kulkarni. Best Screenplay: Yogesh Vinayak Joshi and Upendra Sidhaye for Mumbai Meri Jaan Best Dialogue: Manu Rishi for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! ; Award presented by Manmohan Shetty A R Rahman is the Best Music Director Best Music Director: AR Rahman for Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na ; Presented by Asha Bhosle Shahrukh Khan enters fresh as ever Shahrukh Khan has made it to the Filmfare awards despite his shoulder injury. He looks fresh as ever.Sukhwinder and Shreya bag Best Singer Awards Best Lyrics: Javed Akhtar for Jashan-e-Bahaara ( Jodhaa Akbar ); Presented by Sonam Kapoor Best Playback Singer (Male): Sukhwinder Singh for Haule Haule ( Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi ); Presented by Irrfan Khan and Raima Sen. Sukhwinder wanted to take this award from AR Rahman and so he called him up on the stage to take the award from his hand. Sukhwinder also said, “I have performed all over the world, I would like to request the jury members that please give me an opportunity to perform at the Filmfare Awards.” Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghosal for Teri Ore ( Singh Is Kinng ); Award presented by Mugdha Godse and Vishal Bharadwaj. Saif and Kareena go Black and White Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have arrived. Bebo is looking hot in a White sari, while it’s Black for Saif. Jaccky Bhagnani is performing now Deepika on podium, Ranbir connects with Sonam backstage While Deepika Padukone takes charge of podium, Ranbir finds time to connect with Sonam backstage. They both seemed to be having a happy time talking, cracking jokes and giggling. Asin, Farhan and Imran are Best debutantes of 2008 Best Debutant Male: Farhan Akhtar ( Rock On ) and Imran Khan ( Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na ); Presented by Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan. Imran says, “Thanks to Aamir uncle for always knowing what is good.” Farhan says, “After watching Rock On , Salim uncle called me and gave the Filmfare trophy in my hand. Now I know what it means.” Best Debutant Female: Asin for Ghajini ; Presented by Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan. Winners of Technical Awards Sony Filmfare Best Scene of the Year: Yash Chopra for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi ‘Flower on the Dining Table’ scene; Award presented by Pradeep Srivastav and Manjit Singh Best Background Score: A R Rahman for Jodhaa Akbar ; Presented by Alka Yagnik and Prasoon Joshi Best Costumes: - Manoshi Nath and Rushi Sharma for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! ; Presented by Kunal Kapoor and Genelia D’Souza Best Cinematography: Jason West for Rock On ; Presented by Chunky Pandey and Rajeev Menon. Best Sound Design: Vinod Subramanyam and Bela for Rock On ; Award presented by Kunal Khemu and Poonam Dhillon. Best Choreography: Longines for Pappu Can’t Dance Sala. (Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na). Presented by Koena Mitra and Ratan Jain. Best Editing: Amit Pawar for Mumbai Meri Jaan ; Presented by Shriya Saran, Anil Tandon. Best Production Design: Vandan Kataria and Monica Angelica Bhowmick for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! ; Presented by Ramesh Taurani and Mukesh Bhatt Best Action: Peter Hein for Ghajini; Presented by Abbas Mastan Best Visual Effects Award: John Deitz for Love Story 2050 . Payal Rohatgi and Imtiaz Ali presented the award. Deepika and Konkana take charge The cool dudes are now on a break as hotties Deepika Padukone and Konkana Sen Sharma take charge if the podium. Priyanka Chopra has just entered the auditorium. The actress is wearing a lovely Blue gown. “Hum jo kuch kahenge accha kahenge,” – Ranbir and Imran Ranbir and Imran say, “Last year many people had complains that no spoofs were pulled off on them. Are we not important they asked? So this year we will not disappoint anyone. Hum kisika mazaak nahi udayenge .” The two also took the oath of the Filmfare statuette, “ Hum jo kuch kahenge accha kahenge, acche ke siwa kuch nahi kahenge. ” Bachchans arrive Abhishek, Aiswarya and Amitabh have arrived just a few minutes back. The men are in Black suits while the Bachchan bahu is in a Black and Golden sari. Sonam Kapoor has just arrived. She is wearing a white gown. Imran and Ranbir enter as Cool and Dude Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor have just made a super cool entry. They both drove in on a funky bike with names Cool and Dude. Just before their entry, Karan Johar said, “SRK has given a cold shoulder to the function and Saif thought it’s unsafe to be here. So apart from me there are two cool dudes who will be hosting the show.” The audience cheered when the hot dudes appeared in a cool manner. Abhishek Bachchan couldn’t stop himself from standing up and cheering for them too. Bong babe Konkona Sen Sharma has just joined the cool dudes Ranbir and Imran on stage and then came the little star Darsheel Safary claiming to be the future of Indian Film Industry. Darsheel missing Kareena, couldn’t bring Aamir along Child actor Darsheel Safary will be giving a surprise performance. He says he has seen Slumdog Millionaire and liked the kids in the film. When we asked why he didn’t get Aamir along? He said, “He is busy so couldn’t come.” Darsheel missing Kareena Kapoor: When we asked Darsheel who’s looking gorgeous he gave us a confused look and said, “There is no Kareena Kapoor here.” The show begins... The theme of 54th Filmfare Awards is young India and that’s why you have Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan and Darsheel Safary host the show. Shiamak Davar has choreographed all the performances for the night. Shabina Khan has designed Ranbir Kapoor’s outfit for the night. The show begins with Farhan’s performance. The function has just started with a national anthem. Deepika meets Ranbir backstage Gossip: Deepika Padukone has just arrived and was frantically searching for Ranbir Kapoor. She was told that Ranbir is backstage and that’s how she got to meet him. AR Rahman says, “I have won an Oscar but Filmfare is Asia’s biggest award function so I am here. My wife couldn’t come as she is taking care of the kids back in Chennai.” Slumdog Millionaire cast and crew has come at the award function minus Dev Patel, Freida Pinto and Danny Boyle. They are here to cheer for AR Rahman. Anushka Sharma misses her jodidar Anushka Sharma has arrived wearing a gown designed by Gaurav Gupta. About the awards she says, “I don’t want to pressurize myself, I have done my best, given my best performance. Now I just want to sit and enjoy the Filmfare Award night. I will be happy for whoever wins. I will miss Shahrukh as I would have loved to see him here. But Imran and Ranbir will be great fun.” Jodhaa Akbar has 17 nominations Ashutosh Gowariker has just arrived. He says, “Jodhaa Akbar has 17 nominations. I wish we get all the awards.” When asked about the anchors and fun on stage he said, “I am looking forward to the award as this is people’s choice award. I am looking forward to fun too. I already have two Filmfare trophies and I wish to add some more to the collection.” New arrivals... Koena Mitra has just arrived and unlike most who wore Black for the starry night, she preferred to keep it White. Her dress is designed by an Australia based designer Rajat. She is wearing a flared outfit as she thinks “volume is in”. After being missing from parties and events for sometime now, Tabu has made it to the Filmfare Award night. She’s wearing a gown and is looking stunning as ever. Preity Zinta has just arrived wearing a hot Black and White gown. There is no trace of beau Ness Wadia. Janne Tu ... Ya Jaane Na hottie Genelia D’Souza has just arrived in a sexy Black Just Qawwali outfit. She has her mommy dear for company. Ace filmmaker Yash Chopra has just arrived with beta Uday Chopra in tow. Arjun Rampal arrives looking hot as ever in a Black suit and tie. He has wife Mehr accompanying him. Rock On director Abhishek Kapoor has arrived with his wife. He looks confident and happy as he happily chats with the media. His Killer Drummer, Purab Kohli joins him at the red carpet. Prateik Babbar has just arrived and he’s looking dashing in his Black suit and bow. Alka Yagnik has arrived wearing a beautiful salwar kameez . She is hoping to a win her 8th Filmfare award this year. Music of Vashu Bhagnani’s film to be launched at Filmfare Awards today Vashu Bhagnani’s son Jaccky Bhagnani is all set to perform on the Filmfare stage. “I am very excited. This is also the first time that we are launching a film’s music ( Kal Kisne Dekha ) at an award function,” said Bhagnani. “We won’t miss Shahrukh and Saif.” – Sushmita Sen Sushmita Sen has arrived with her mother. Sush is wearing a Black gown designed by Gauri and Niharika which she describes as “very me”. When asked about whom she thinks will win she said, “May the best man win.” When asked about the new hosts she said, “We won’t miss Shahrukh and Saif. We don’t look back, we look forward. I am looking forward to see Ranbir and Imran host the show.” “We will not insult anyone like Shahrukh and Saif” – Imran Khan With eye candies Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan, Karan Johar will be hosting the show too and with that we can be sure to witness a lot of wit and humour on stage. Imran Khan says this is his first time at hosting a show and he is damn nervous. “My hands are shaking with nervousness. But Ranbir and me are going to be good and no naughtiness like Shahrukh and Saif. We will not insult anyone. (laughs)” Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar hopeful for Farhan Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar have just walked in. She is wearing a beautiful Anuradha Wakil’s outfit. She says, “As a mother I am very proud of Farhan as he has been nominated in two categories.” When asked about who she wants to win, Shabana said she has no particular favourite but hopes Farhan wins. Javed Akhtar tells us, “I have seen Farhan perform before but it would be special to see him perform on stage for Filmfare Award. It will be fun to see Ranbir and Imran host the show together.” Though he has been nominated in the lyricist categories Javed Akhtar says, “I’ll be cheering for Farhan and other nominees.” Performances to look forward to... The musical toli of Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy are going to rock the stage with their super hit songs while Shahid Kapoor is all set to groove to a peppy medley. Rockstar Farhan Akhtar is already gearing up for his first ever act at any award show. The oomphalicious Katrina Kaif will put up a scintillating show and eye candy Abhishek Bachchan will shake a leg too. Hottie Bipasha Basu is another attraction to look forward to. Farhan Akhtar’s Magik Band to perform tonight Farhan Akhtar has just arrived looking his smashing best in a Black Tuxedo designed by Arjun Bhasin, tie and black pants. “I'm really excited to be here. I've been nominated in the Best Singer category. I didn't think it would happen, but it's not like I didn't hope it would. Rock On has been nominated in various categories. I hope to bag all those awards. And if I don't, I won't be resentful”, says Farhan He has come in early to practice as this is his first performance at any award function. Wife Audhuna will be joining him soon. "We are also performing - The Magik Band - let's hope we make some magic! About who should win the Best Actor award considering all his friends are nominated, Farhan says, "I'll be happy if any of them win. We are here just to have a good time, so I'm here to do just that!" Farhan feels A Wednesday and Jodhaa Akbar are his toughest competitors. Shahid's performance to watch out for Choreographer Shiamak Davar says Shahid's performance is one to watch out for... "Shahid is my baby, he's made his physique and looking so good. I'm proud of him. Even Abhishek Bachchan is special. I've baby sat him... and to see them all doing so well, it's fantastic!" Shankar, Ehsaan Loy come in... They are the men in black for tonight, sporting glares to go with their all-black attire. And just where is Shankar Mahadevan? "Oh, he's at some gig somewhere," they tell us. Nominated for 'Music Direction' for 'Rock On!!', Loy says, "The music in the film is not conventional. It's niche. But let's see what happens tonight. A few surprises will be good." Their toughest competitor? "Well, everybody's a good bet. But with Rahman having brought the Oscar home, he's the favourite of course, we assume he'll win. And he's genuinely a great professional and good human being. So as long as someone good wins, we really don't mind!" So is this musical duo going to be wearing their glares even in the auditorium? "That depends, if the sun goes down on us, we'll just remove them," they laugh. Watch out for the BIG NIGHT... The countdown to the Filmfare Awards, the Daddy of all Hindi award functions has begun, and we intend to bring you LIVE updates as it happens. Who walked in with whom, who was wearing what, who bagged which award, who said what on this very Big Night! Check out the live updates as and when it’s happening at the venue now...