2nd IIFA Awards

Reflective of its guiding philosophy, the venue for IIFA 2001 was the splendorous Sun City in South Africa.

The Indian stars were welcomed by thousands of fans and traditional African dancers.

An exclusive session with the media at a special Press Meet post show discussed the increasing awareness about Indian Cinema on a global platform.

The hosts for the evening, Miss World Priyanka Chopra and the dashing Kabir Bedi, welcomed the guests.

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai won 10 awards, including Best Film, Best Director (for Rakesh Roshan) and Best Actor (for Hrithik Roshan), thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony.