Next year's event will also mark the tenth year for the ZEE Cine Awards. They take place on Saturday 3rd March 2007 at Impact Arena, Bangkok.
Announcing the launch of the ZEE Cine Awards 2007, Pradeep Guha, CEO ZEE Telefilms said, "ZEE Cine Awards has been going international for three years now, but what continues to make it special is that going beyond the mere exotic value of foreign locales, each ZEE Cine Awards has done its bit to take Bollywood to the world. And going by the enthusiastic response we get each time, the appetite has only gotten bigger and better! We hope Bangkok will set new records."
Since ZEE Network is the largest Indian satellite broadcasting network across the world, (larger than the cumulative strength of all its competitors), its 350-million strong audience from across India and the globe automatically forms the voter-base of ZEE Cine Awards this makes it the largest and truest measure of people's choice in cinema awards with the best of Bollywood chosen through these viewer votes alongwith critics' voices.
A press release from ZEE Network said; "Bangkok, the capital of Thailand is an incredible and intoxicating blend of culture, history, modernity, exotica, education and entertainment which never fails to amaze. As various cultural skeins ranging from Chinese and Indian to Arab, European and Malay nationalities blend seamlessly in this throbbing metropolis, and temples and boats jostle with skyscrapers and spas, Bangkok is the ideal destination to play host to the spectacular and emotional occasion that is ZEE Cine Awards 2007."
The ZEE Cine Awards in 2005 took place in London, where the new look of ZEE Network was revealed. Earlier this year the awards ceremony was held in Mauritius.
Bollywood Music Awards full list of Winners
History was created on Nov 4th 2006 at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey when the long awaited and the international Bollywood Music Awards became a reality with a celebration of NRI'S favourite songs and performances by top singers along with love for Bollywood combined with emotions and nostalgia of the highest order.
A packed-to-the-rafters audience went into raptures as the Bollywood Music Awards 2006 for outstanding achievements in the field of music and performances reeled out top Bollywood singing sensations and pop-stars and glittering performances at the Mark. G. Etess Arena in the Trump Taj Mahal Casino.
The musical extravaganza drew thousands of people from all over the U.S. Canada, and the Caribbean where the audience could see a host of their favorite stars in flesh, as well as enjoy live performances.
Mr. Dandona, Chairman and CEO of the Bollywood Group, said, "It is truly a distinct honor for my group to organize this unique and extraordinary event that has been created today with performers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, The Caribbean, the U.K, Middle East and the U.S. These stars and the audiences alike carry and promote our culture, values and tradition in the most meaningful manner. Their love for culture is visible by the spectacular success of today's event. I am highly impressed by Mr. Michael Bolton and his fianc Nicolette Sheridan's love for India. The Mighty Sparrow, Asha Puthli and Shahida Mini received special awards for their outstanding contribution to global entertainment which they all so richly deserve."
The Master of Ceremonies was the popular and stunningly beautiful Sophie Choudry who kept the audience enthralled and engaged throughout the event.
The audience were left spellbound by performances by South Asia's most talented performers including Kumar Sanu, Sukhwinder Singh, Kailash Kher, Babul Supriyo, Shahida Mini, Amir Jamal, Anuradha Sriram, Indian Idol Sandeep Acharya, UK'S Sona family, Bangladeshi artists Shaheen Tanvir.
The King of Calypso –The Mighty Sparrow and popular Caribbean artist Terry Gajraj gave the event a powerful Indo-Caribbean flavour. Local talent Sourabh Jain and Kashish surprised even the Bollywood Artists with their magical voices and the show warmer performances by Jassi and Ramani was hailed as a great step forward for aspiring Indian artists. Arya dance academy organized the entire choreography. The Natraj dance school also performed to the Caribbean performers.
Grammy award winner Michael Bolton moved the audience with his "Namaste" and by his passion for India.His fianc, Nicolette Sheridan, star of the super hit show "Desperate Housewives" surprised the audience by announcing that she is, in-fact, half Punjabi.
Asha Puthli, who collaborated with the likes of the Notorious B.I.G., P Diddy, Jay-Z, Diplo, Jermaine Dupri and the Neptunes, received the "Lifetime Achievement" Award.
The event, left thousands with warm memories of a magical evening, and will be remembered in the annals of history.
Enlisted are the winners:
Michael Bolton- "International Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Entertainment".
Asha Puthli—Lifetime Achievement Award
Mighty Sparrow- Supreme Calypso King of the World Award.
Shahida Mini – Asian Melody Queen Award
1. BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Himesh Reshammiya - Aashiq Banaya Aapne
2.BEST SONG OF THE YEAR
Sukhwinder Singh – Omkara –
3.BEST SINGER MALE
Sukhwinder – Omkara – Omkara
4.BEST SINGER FEMALE
Sunidhi Chauhan - Kaisi Paheli – Parineeta-
5.BEST NEW TALENT
Sandeep Acharya- Mere Saath Sara Jahan
6.POP ALBUM
Kailash Kher – Kailasa
7.POP SINGER-MALE
Babul Supriyo-Kuch Aisa Lagta Hai–
8.POP SINGER- FEMALE
Asha Bhonsle - Cha Cha Cha-
9.BEST REMIX
Sophie-Harry Anand-Ek Pardesi Mera Dil Le Gaya - Bonfire Party
10. BEST DANCE VIDEO
Sona Family - Ek Glassy
11.BEST BHANGRA
Mika Singh-Marge Suhniye-Something Something
Jhanak
Shiv Shakti
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