Zee Cine Awards 2005 - Saturday 26th March 2005 Click Here for Details

Did you know? Bollywood, not Hollywood, is the biggest film industry in the world. Bollywood's reach now extends deep into the West and the industry's turnover is expected to quadruple over the next five years.

On Saturday March 26th, the Bollywood boom will reach its pinnacle, when the glamour, glitz, and glitterati of Indian cinema arrive in London, for one of the most eagerly anticipated international and sensational events of the year, the Zee Cine Awards 2005 - India's answer to the Oscars. Never before in the history of Indian cinema has such an array of A-list stars gathered together for an event of this magnitude.

Established eight years ago, the Zee Cine Awards 2005 has continued to encourage brilliance and talent in the Indian film industry. The ceremony pays tribute to outstanding film achievements in 2004. Film aficionados will eagerly vote for their favourite performances, making it the most democratic award event of its kind.

Some of the coveted accolades being awarded on the evening to anticipating award recipients include, Best Actor Male, Best Actress Female, Best Music Director and Life Time of Achievement. The event will also bring together a unique combination of eclectic, dynamic and vivacious performances by the A-List of Bollywood, including Bride and Prejudice star Aishwarya Rai and the Brad Pitt of India Shah Rukh Khan. The Zee Cine Awards 2005 will endeavour to leave cineastes and audiences mesmerised, and eager for more …

Best Film- Veer Zaara
Best Director - Yash Chopra (Veer Zaara)
Best Actor- Shah Rukh Khan (Veer Zaara)
Best Actress- Rani Mukerji (Hum Tum)
Best Film (Critics' Award)- Swades