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From Amitabh Bachchan receiving an award for his long journey in cinema, to superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrating 25 years of his career in Bollywood and an eight-year-old boy getting a young debutant award -- Zee Cine Awards 2018 celebrated cinema of all ages.
Matin Rey Tangu, who made his debut in Salman Khan starrer Tubelight, won the best debutant (Male) award. Nidhhi Agerwal, who appeared in Munna Michael bagged the Best Debutant (Female) award.
The evening started with awards being presented to the technicians and musicians. The segment included Best Action director Shyam Kaushal for Kaabil and Best Choreography Galti Se Mistake from Jagga Jasoos.
This was followed by a performance by actress Katrina Kaif, who danced to Swag se swagat from her forthcoming film Tiger Zinda Hai.
Priyanka Chopra was given the Global Icon award.
Chopra, who came to Mumbai just to attend the awards show, had a fun time with two of her co-stars Anil Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. Singh sang a song and the three of them danced together. Kapoor won the Best supporting actor (Male) award for his performance in Mubarakan.
Akhil Sachdeva won the Best Playback singer (Male) for the song Humsafar from Badrinath Ki Dulhania.
Late cine stars Om Puri, Tom Alter, Shashi Kapoor and Neeraj Vora were remembered at the gala.
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha won two awards in Extraordinary Impact and Viewers Choice Best Film Award.
Akshay Kumar won the Viewers' Choice Best Actor award (Male) for the film Jolly LLB 2.
Thanking the film's team, Kumar said:"Thank you for this award, I think I desperately need awards. This is special because it is coming from the audience."
He also showed the trailer of his upcoming film Padman and talked about the importance of creating awareness about sanitary napkins and breaking the taboo surrounding menstruation.
Actress Alia Bhatt won the Viewers' Choice Best Actor (Female) for the film Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya. Golmaal Again was given the Best Film Award and director Ashwini Iyer Tiwari won the Best Director award for Bareilly Ki Barfi.
Tapsee Pannu and Rajkummar Rao won the Extraordinary Impact award in Female and Male categories respectively. Baahubali bagged the Extraordinary Franchise Award.
The show was hosted by director Rohit Shetty along with Bhumi Pednekar, Karan Johar and Sunil Grover.
Srivedi, who was named the Best Actor (Female) for her last release Mom, thanked the director and her co-stars.
"I would also like to thank the producer of the film Bonny ji, who is also my husband for making me a mom in real life and gifting me two beautiful daughters Khushi and Janhavi. At the same time, thank you for making Mom and making me a part of it in reel-life!" she said.
Actor Varun Dhawan won the Best Actor (Male) for the film Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya. He said he felt overwhelmed by the appreciation for his performance.
Urging youngsters not to take dowry, an issue the film addresses, Dhawan said:"It is really worrisome how even in today's time, not only in the rural area but also in urban families, the practice of taking dowry exists."
"All youngsters who are listening to me, if you really love and admire me, then I would like to ask you to say 'no', a big 'no' to dowry," he added.
Zee Cine Awards 2018 will air on Zee Cinema on December 30.
