Mumbai, January 29: Star presenters, swinging performances and sweeping sets— the 16th Nokia Annual Star Screen Awards, kicked off at the MMRDA Grounds on January 9 with the best of Bollywood walking the red carpet.
While the uber glam affair witnessed a smooth flow of things on the outset, the backstage was packed with action.
Exes crossing paths, friends turned foes avoiding eye contact, tempers soaring, newbies finding their feet, veterans having a hearty time and last minute rehearsals going on at full swing.
Even before the ceremony began, the performers and anchors for the evening were busy getting their acts together. R Madhavan was sauntering the length and breadth of the ground busy rehearsing his script as he was emceeing part of the show. “I am so nervous. I hope I do a fine job,” he said.
Omi Vaidya, though, was a picture of calm as he invited us into his van. “I am enjoying this and anchoring willWhile most stuck to their vanity vans, we spotted Salman Khan seated right outside his van in his trademark shorts and tee enjoying a hot cuppa and his dose of nicotine.
When asked if he was all set to perform, he said, “I have pulled my back muscle, but I should be able to pull this off.” After all, true to his character in Wanted, once Khan commits he doesn’t back out. Soon after, he was seen rehearsing with the kids and even Katrina Kaif’s presence did not distract him.
——-Agencies