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Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Sushmita Sen

As the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards kick off on June 11, Bollywood stars made their way to Macau, China, where the festival will be held.

Sushmita Sen, wearing sunglasses at night, was among those spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport in Mumbai last night.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Lara Dutta

Looking informal in a printed shirt and blue jeans, Lara Dutta made her way to the terminus.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Arjun Rampal

Arjun Rampal unloads his bags outside the airport terminus. He has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for Rock On!!.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Anil and Sonam Kapoor

Father and daughter -- Anil and Sonam Kapoor -- make their way to the airport. Incidentally, it was Sonam's birthday on June 9. The actress will kick off the 10th edition of the IIFA celebrations with a grand performance on the opening night.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Resul Pookutty

Oscar winner Resul Pookutty strikes a pose at the airport. He has already bagged an IIFA award for the Best Sound Recording for the film, Ghajini.

A R Rahman won an award for the Best Background Score for Ashutosh Gowarikar's Jodhaa Akbar.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Govinda

A tired looking Govinda makes his way to the airport. Incidentally, his daughter Narmmadaa Ahuja will make her filmi debut opposite Salman Khan soon.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's parents
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's parents Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai head to Macau to cheer for their daughter, who has been nominated in the Best Actress category for Jodhaa Akbar.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Anushka Sharma
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi girl Anushka Sharma will get her first taste of IIFA this year.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Boman Irani

Boman Irani flashes a smile for the shutterbugs.

Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST
Malaika Khan, Zarine Khan, Sanjay Khan and Zayed Khan

Zayed Khan poses with wife Mallika and parents Zarine and Sanjay Khan. The actor will host the IIFA awards night along with Sophie Chaudhury this year.