UNI
Monday, February 19, 2007 11:05 IST
MUMBAI: At a glittering ceremony attended by the who's who of Bollywood, Abhishek Bachchan won the Best Actor in Supporting Role award for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, while fiancée Aishwarya Rai won the Star of the Year - Female award for her role in Dhoom II at the Stardust awards.
The function was held at the MMRDA Grounds here on Sunday night.
Rang De Basanti was announced as the Pride of the Industry, whereas actor Sanjay Dutt won the Star of the Year - Male award for his role in Lage Raho Munnabhai. While collecting his award, the maker of Rang De Basanti Rakyesh Om Prakash Mehra said, ''This is a special award, and this film is especially for the people of India.''
As Abhishek was out of town, father Amitabh Bachchan collected the award on his behalf. Amid huge applause, he also gave away the trophy to his soon-to-be-daughter-in-law Ash.
Teenage heartthrob Kunal Kapoor won the award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Male for his role in Rang De Basanti.
While collecting the trophy Kunal said, ''I was very confused while growing up as I did not know which profession to choose, until I found my calling in acting. I have changed my profession numerous times. I even did some bizarre things like exporting mangoes.''
The Dream Director of the Year award was given to Rajkumar Hirani for Lage Raho Munnabhai. The Editors Choice award for best performance went to Kareena Kapoor for her role in Omkara. The Editors Choice Best Director award went to Vishal Bharadwaj for Omkara.