Desi Galaxy

This year the awards were presented in a totally different format. The show was exclusively for film fraternity. Celebrities wore formal black-tie soiree. Most dance performances were filmed and recorded days before the show. Performances included dances by Sridevi, Amrita Rao, Rani Mukherji, Bipasha Basu and Hrithik Roshan. Music director A.R. Rehman performed live during the event. The event was held on 24th February and broadcasted exclusively by Sony Entertainment television on 25th February. The show was hosted by Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar, Juhi Chawla and Priety Zinta.

Hrithik Roshan won the best actor award for Dhoom2 and Kajol won the best actoress award for Fanaa. Abhishek got the best supporting actor for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and Konkana Sen Sharma won the best supporting actoress award for her role in Omkara. Konkana Sen Sharma is a very talented actoress and I felt really happy for her. Saif Ali Khan earned award for the negative role in Omkara. Arshad Warsi got the Best Comedian for Lage Raho Munnabhai. Rang De Basanti was named the Best Film for 2006.

Stars appreciated the new formal style of the Filmfare award ceremony:

Speaking about the new format of the 52nd FairOne Filmfare Awards 2006, Preity Zinta said, “Filmfare being a black-tie event is news that we completely welcome. This time it is going to be special.” Adding to this, Shahrukh Khan who was also the emcee for the evening, commented, “This is a step in the right direction. Change is most essential.”