Global Indian Film Awards
Global Indian Film Awards was an awards ceremony held between 2005 and 2007, conceptualized to acknowledge excellence in the Indian Film industry and honour artists in 28 categories across various genres, from acting to film making. It is held in a different country each year. 2005 in Dubai,[1][2] Kuala Lumpur in 2006,[3][4] and will be held in Chicago in 2013.
Jury
The jury members for the first awards were Aziz Mirza, Om Puri, Firoz Nadiadwala, Kabir Bedi, Bharti Pradhan, Umesh Mehra and Priti Hiranandani. The ceremony was organised at Dubai's Al-Wasi Stadium from 25 to 27 January 2005. A football match was also help between the Bollywood actors' team and UAE football team.[5]
The ceremony produced by Global Events, Dubai and is backed by Suniel Shetty, Chairman of Popcorn Entertainment. The jury members are: Jackie Shroff, Rati Agnihotri, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sandeep Chowta, Shyam Benegal, and Smita Thackeray.[6]
Mathew Abel, Managing Director and Sameer Khan, Vice President of Global Events, Dubai, Suniel Shetty, Chairman and Jordy Patel Director of Popcorn Entertainment, Mumbai were present for the media briefings.
trophy
The GIFA trophy made out of 24 ct gold is based on the 5 elements of the universe. The trophy presented to each winner is produced by Citigold Corporation, Australia and certified by a leading global certification house for its purity.
Awards
References
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- ↑ "Going global". The Telegraph. 30 October 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ↑ Kumar, S.R. Ashok (25 January 2005). "Dubai to host Bollywood awards show". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ↑ "Global Indian Film Awards Jury". Global Indian Film Awards. 10 December 2006.
- ↑ Indo-Asian News Service (29 January 2005). "Shah Rukh, Rani bag GIFA Awards". Hindustan Times. Dubai: HT Media. Archived from the original on 13 March 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ↑ "Award Winners". Global Indian Film Awards. Archived from the original on 25 January 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ↑ "Lage Raho Munnabhai upstages Rang De.. at GIFA as best film". Zee News. 10 December 2006. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ↑ Malaysian News Service (10 December 2006). "Lage Raho Munnabhai Named Best Movie In GIFA Awards 2006". Bernama. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ↑ IndiaFM News Bureau (10 December 2006). "G.I.F.A. Awards 2006: List of winners". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ↑ "Awards Category : GIFA 2006 Nominees". Global Indian Film Awards. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.