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King of Bollywood arrives in Toronto for IIFA

Some of Bollywood's biggest stars arrived in Toronto this week ahead of the 12th annual Internatioanl Indian Film Academy Awards, including Shah Rukh Khan, known to fans as King Khan.

Khan, who is considered Bollywood royalty, arrived at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Friday. Surrounded by a flock of reporters and screaming fans, the actor, producer and television host broke out a few dance moves on the hotel floor.

Khan, whose film "My Name is Khan" is nominated for Best Film, told reporters he was not surprised by the number of fans he has in Toronto.

"You guys have been busy multiplying very fast like the Indians do, so it's very nice I have so many more (fans) now," Khan said.

Earlier this week, fan-demonium hit Pearson Airport as throngs of fans arrived to greet

Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Sonu Sood.

Also joining the stars on the green carpet was Anil Kapoor who played the host in the popular movie "Slumdog Millionaire."

The humble actor appeared on CTV's Canada AM on Friday and talked about his crossover from Bollywood to Hollywood.

"I never really imagined myself in this kind of situation where I have a great family, I have a great career," Kapoor said who will be appearing with Tom Cruise in the fourth installment of "Mission Impossible."

Nominated for his role in the comedy "No Problem," Khan said he was surprised by the nomination.

"I didn't know I was nominated," he said. "I just came here, you know, for this great opportunity I had to be here in Toronto."

Considered the Oscars of Bollywood, the IIFA celebrates India's massive film industry. The award show, which will take place Saturday night, is expected to pull in more than 600 million TV viewers from around the world.

This is the first time the award show will take place in North America and to celebrate its North American debut, an outdoor festival dubbed Samsara will take place outside the Rogers Centre.

The free event, hosted by the city of Toronto, will feature popular Indian music, dance and fashion.

Toronto Councillor Vincent Crisanti and Minister of Transportation Kathleen Wynne are expected to be present to officially welcome visitors to the sold-out award show.


Source: http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110624/iifa-kapoor-110624/20110624/?hub=TorontoNewHome

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