Balaji hosted its second GIFTH 2011-2012, a dream come true for millions of Colours’ viewers whocan now witness their favourite film and television stars being felicitated on the same platform. The night glittered at FilmCity as the stalwarts in the film and television industry sashayed down the red carpet for one of the biggest nights of the year. Balaji Telefilms Ltd., India’s leading creator of content in films, television and new media, hosted its second Global Indian Film & Television Honours (GIFTH)– the nation’s first joint film and television awards event.

Apart from the biggest names from the Balaji camp, also making their presence felt were Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, veterans Rishi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra and Zarine Khan. Anchored by effervescent director/producer Karan Johar , who had the audience in splits, the star studded night saw stupendous performances by Priyanka Chopra who grooved to Usha Uthap’s beats, Saif Ali Khan who performed to “Pyaar Ki Pungi” from his forthcoming release Agent Vinod, television’s favourite Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar,S hweta Tiwari and Muoni Roy and a special act by Akshay Kumar.

Read more in the May Edition of SAIndia Magazine…