Flash mobs of dancers, dozens of Bollywood superstars hounded by autograph-seeking fans and a gala movie premiere kicked off the 12th IIFA awards.
Best actress nominee Sonakshi Sinha and Gulshan Grover wave to fans on the green carpet event ahead of the 2011 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Toronto.
The beautiful actress addresses the media
Sonakshi's fans can't get enough of her.
We're loving the jumpsuit- Rajjo's fast turning into a fashionista
Bipasha is back in a backless.
A dusty rose Rajat Tangri gown for Kangana Ranaut.
It was an Anita Dongre ensemble and a pulled-back look for Mallika Sherawat.
Anil Kapoor and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty watch the kids from Chillar Party do a little jig of their own.
A glamorous Lisa Ray walks in, but we could do without the bright neck beads.
Anil Kapoor had a lot to say.
Looking at the world through rose-tinted glasses Zayed?
A fedora wearing Boman Irani looks a tad preoccupied.
Riteish maintains a cool and calm disposition.
Svelte Kangana seemed unfazed with all the attention.
Aashish Chaudhary revels in the fanfare and owns the green carpet!
Brother Salman is missing, but Arbaaz is enjoying all the attention.
Miss India World Kanishta Dhankar opts for a Sabyasachi creation for her first IIFA.
New daddy Sohail Khan has a green carpet Q&A session.
It's linen for Irrfan Khan.
Jermaine Jackson arrives on the IIFA green carpet, shortly before his big tribute to Michael Jackson, alongside Sonu Niigaam.
Shabana Azmi makes a quiet entry.
Arshad Warsi kept up with his 'Shade-y' look.
Bollywood beauty Mallika Sherawat in conversation with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) extravaganza.
When at the IIFA's, do as the Indians do: Bipasha, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Anil Kapoor look to the stage.
Bipasha at the inaugural event.
Mr McGuinty is seen here with Bollywood actress Dia Mirza.
No stranger to the international spotlight, Anil Kapoor has a few words to say.
Desi girl Mallika addresses the audience.
"More than the glamour, action, drama, Bollywood is all about magic!" McGuinty, who heads the government of Canada's largest province of which Toronto is capital, told reporters.
Dia Mirza felicitating singer Jermaine Jackson.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher on the IIFA stage at the inaugural event.
Mallika with Riteish Deshmukh, Anil Kapoor and Boman Irani.
Bipasha Basu poses with the Air India mascot on stage at the end of an introductory press conference on June 23.
Mallika with her Welcome co-actor Anil Kapoor.
Bipasha hugs Boman Irani
Boman Irani with singer Sonu Niigaam.
Dia Mirza with producer Boney Kapoor .
Jermaine Jackson and Sonu Niigaam are scheduled to perform at IIFA.
Dia Mirza at the press meet of her film, Love Breakups Zindagi.
Best friends Zayed and Dia at the press conference.
Bipasha is all smiles.
Bipasha with Riteish Deshmukh.
Bipasha waves out to her fans as she reaches her hotel in Toronto.
