By Hindustan Times
The 13th International Indian Film Academy celebrations kickstarted today with Bollywood stars like Dia Mirza, Parineeti Chopra, Arbaaz Khan and Arjan Bajwa attending the IIFA voting weekend 2012.
Several members of the Indian film fraternity came forward to cast their vote for IIFA Awards 2012, to be held later this year.
Filmmakers Ramesh Sippy, David Dhawan, Sujoy Ghosh, Zoya Akhtar, actresses Genelia D'souza, Urmila Matondkar, composer duo Salim-Suleiman, singer Shaan, actors Vivek Oberoi and Sonu Sood were also present.
"I have already collected ten awards till now, waiting for get an IIFA award in addition. Everyday I keep counting awards. The most productive part about IIFA is that it isn't rigged and there's no favouritism," said Parineeti, who has won the most productive debut trophy in any respect award functions for her performance in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl.
Though there is not any official announcement as to where IIFA awards will happen this year, actor Arjan Bajwa, after casting his vote, said, "This year we have now it in Singapore."
Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy said, "WITHIN THE last 13 years IIFA's popularity has increased, it helps trade between two countries - India and where the award ceremonies are held. Tourism also goes up," Sippy said.
When asked who's his favourite star this year, Sippy said, "All I DO KNOW is Vidya will win award."
Dia, who came along with her beau Sahil Sangha, said, "ONCE A YEAR IIFA just keeps recuperating. I'M waiting for the award ceremonies."
