IIFA 2013: Madhuri Dixit vs Sridevi, Bollywood on fire in Macau

Bollywood heroines during the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award ceremony at The Venetian hotel in Macau on July 6, 2013. (AFP)

Published Sunday, July 07, 2013

By Film Correspondent

The annual IIFA Awards, India's Hindi language film industry Bollywood's glitziest awards ceremony, which have been held overseas for the last 13 years, is one of the world's most-watched annual entertainment ceremonies, broadcast to nearly 500 million viewers in 110 countries.

Indian Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit Nene (C) performs at the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award ceremony at The Venetian hotel in Macau on July 6, 2013. (AFP)

The grand night of IIFA 2013 kick started with Boman Irani and Vir Das' 'Santa Banta' act. Both the actors were hillarious.

Gradually, the beautiful ladies of the Bollywood industry including Madhuri Dixit, Jacqueline Fernandez, Dia Mirza and Sophie Chaudhary sizzled the dance floor with their rocking performances.

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Known for her iconic dance moves, Bollywood dance diva Madhuri Dixit stole the hearts of the Venetian city with her debut at the IIFA 2013.

Dressed in a glittering lehenga choli, Sridevi gave a scintillating performance at IIFA 2013.

Indian Bollywood actor Sridevi Kapoor (C) performs at the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award ceremony at The Venetian hotel in Macau on July 6, 2013. (AFP)

Indian Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor arrives for the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) in Macau with daughter Janvi, husband Boney Kapoor on July 6, 2013.

Actress Deepika Padukone riding high on the success of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani took gave a powerful performance at the IIFA awards.

Indian Bollywood actress Vidya Balan holds the best actress trophy for her role in the movie "Kahaani" during the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony in Macau on early July 7, 2013. (AFP)

Vidya Balan was named best actress in a leading role for her portrayal of a pregnant woman on a worldwide search for her missing husband in thriller 'Kahaani'.

A crowd of thousands in the packed Cotai Arena sang and applauded as their screen idols performed on stage with dance troupes and pyrotechnics.

Indian Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone performs at the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award ceremony at The Venetian hotel in Macau on July 6, 2013. (AFP)

Deepika showcased some of her signature moves from the recent hit songs in her most successful films, including Angrezi beats, Tum hi ho bandhu and her most recent Balam pichkari.

Indian Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma smiles during the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) in Macau on July 6, 2013. (AFP)

The grand event was co-hosted by Shahrukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor. If you think that it's only our Bollywood beauties who stole the show, you need to watch out our Bollywood's handsome hunks, who too left no stone unturned to deliver their best performances on the stage.

Indian actress Lisa Haydon poses during the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) in Macau on July 6, 2013. (AFP)

The changing face of B- town fashion at IIFA needs to be applauded indeed. It was great to see the current crop of Bollywood heroines dressing differently from each other, following their own distinct styles.

Indian Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia looks on during the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) in Macau on July 6, 2013. (AFP)

While the last decade saw most of the tinsel town girls following the same designer or trend, the current batch can be seen trying hard to follow their own fashion calling.

Indian Bolywood actors (from left) Ayushman Khuran, Parineeti Chopra and Sushant Singh Rajput interact on stage at the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award ceremony at The Venetian hotel in Macau on July 6, 2013. (AFP)

Indian cinema is thriving commercially after the country produced almost 1,500 movies last year and the industry is expected to grow to $3.6 billion from $2 billion in the next five years, according to consultancy KPMG.