Some interesting comments made by celebrities at 58th Idea Filmfare Awards. Once again the Filmfare night arrived and the most celebrated personalities from the industry graced the event. As the celebrities walked into the venue, they had something or the other to say about the event, the winners and the nominations. While someone was recollecting their memories, the other was found hooting for their favorite nominee and few others were just looking forward for the night to rock. Here are some of the quotable quotes from the overall event.
Yami Gautami:“This is my first year at Filmfare and I must confess that watching Filmfare Awards on television and actually being here at the venue is an altogether different experience”.
Vidya Balan: “This is the first time I am coming with my husband (Siddharth Roy Kapur). Interestingly I met Siddharth for the first time at the backstage at Filmfare Awards some years back. So it is a very nostalgic feeling for me today “.
Vidya Balan (after she received the Best Actor – Female Award): “Thank you (cinematographer) Setu for making a pregnant women look beautiful. As a child I would stay glued to the TV to watch Filmfare. As the bible says ask and you shall receive”.
Arjun Kapoor, “The fondest memory of my Filmfare is watching it with my mother but today I am walking the red carpet with my sister as she is my hottest date.” Choreographer Ceasar: “The song Auntyji was a challenge, not because of Kareena Kapoor but because of Imran Khan. It was a challenge to teach him. Imran also got inspired by Bosco who featured in the song as well. In fact the actors made us dance to their tunes”
Yash Chopra’s wife, Pamela Chopra (while receiving the Lifetime achievement award for Yash Chopra): “Yash ji came to Bombay with Rs 200 in his pocket, dreams and his mother’s blessings. He was the humblest person I have known in my life. He never knew he was Yash Chopra – his greatest quality. Three things he loved – films, food and family – in the same order”.
Pooja Mishra: “I love the lady in the black so I have too dressed in black.” Manoj Bajpayee: Everyone who is nominated is a winner”
Madhuri Dixit Nene: “I have 6 Filmfare trophies.”
Pritam: “I grew up listening to RD Burman’s music and I am greatly influenced by him. Even today when I listen to his music, I get nostalgic. I am really happy to win two awards. I wasn’t expecting two trophies”
Aftab Shivadasani arrives with his girlfriend Nin and confirms his wedding bash, “We have decided to marry each other. It’s no more a secret. The date is not confirmed yet but inshaallah it will be this year for sure”.
Parineeti Chopra, who was nominated in the Best Actress category for Ishaqzaade says she wants her cousin Priyanka Chopra to win for Barfi. “I want all the awards to go to Barfi. Ranbir Kapoor as the Best Actor, Anurag Basu as the Best Director”.
