Photographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
GQ Magazine held its annual Men of the Year Awards function in Mumbai on September 30.
Honouring men who have made their mark in the fields of entertainment, business, philanthropy and more, big names like Ajay Devgn, John Abraham and Shahid Kapoor ranked among the recipients, while stars like Jacqueline Fernandez and Nargis Fakhri were in attendance. Take a look.
Ajay Devgn
The Bollywood heavyweight, attending with wife Kajol, was the proud recipient of the Cinematic Icon Award.
Anil Kapoor
Image: Anil KapoorPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
For his long and distinguished career in movies, the veteran actor was the bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Rahul Dravid
Image: Rahul DravidPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Cricket icon Rahul took home the GQ Legend title.
Deepika Padukone
Image: Deepika PadukonePhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The stunning star was one of two women honoured last evening -- she was named Woman of the Year.
Shahid Kapoor
Image: Shahid KapoorPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The Chivas Award for the Ultimate GQ Man went to Shahid.
Anurag Kashyap
Image: Kalki Koechlin and Anurag KashyapPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
The Director's award went to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Wife Kalki Koechlin was also at hand to show her support, looking stunning in a gold gown.
Shekhar Kapur
Image: Shekhar KapurPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The legendary director was bestowed the Inspiration award by the magazine for his contribution to international cinema.
John Abraham
Image: Che Kurrien, John Abraham and Priya MarwahPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Hunky John walked home with the title of Most Stylish Man. He is seen here with GQ editor Che Kurrien and girlfriend Priya Marwah.
Rohit Bal
Image: Rohit BalPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The couturier was presented with the Designer of the Year award for his contribution in the field of fashion.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vikas Khanna
Image: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vikas KhannaPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Gangs of Wasseypur actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui was named Breakthrough Talent and Michelin Starred host of MasterChef India Vikas Khanna was honoured for his culinary skills as Chef of the Year.
Ayushmann Khurrana
Image: Ayushmann KhurranaPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The Vicky Donor actor was named best Emerging Talent by GQ.
Vidya Balan
Image: Vidya BalanPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Vidya received the second of two honours reserved for the ladies, carrying off the Excellence Award.
Shekhar Gupta and Rahul Bhattacharya
Image: Shekhar Gupta and Rahul BhattacharyaPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The TV personality title went to editor-in-chief of The Indian Express and host of TV show Walk the Talk Shekhar Gupta; Rahul Bhattacharya scooped up the Writer of the Year award.
Other achievers celebrated by the magazine were International Businessman of the Year Tony Fernandes, Sportsman of the Year Sushil Kumar, Businessman of the Year Sanjay Reddy, Artists of the Year Thukral and Tagra and Agent of Social Change Mohandas Pai.
But don't go away yet -- there were plenty of hotties on the red carpet, who turned up to support the honorees!
Jacqueline Fernandez
Image: Jacqueline FernandezPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The Sri Lankan beauty looked like a million dollars in her black fishtail number.
Mandira Bedi
Image: Mandira BediPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Mandy showed off her curves in a figure-hugging bandage dress.
Amrita Puri
Image: Amrita PuriPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The starlet went in for the kill in a see-through lace corset cocktail.
Amitabh Bachchan
Image: Che Kurrien and Amitabh BachchanPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Big B was his usual impeccable self in a black high-collared jacket.
Dia Mirza
Image: Dia MirzaPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The lovely Dia channelled ethnic elegance in a black and white drape.
Dino Morea
Image: Dino MoreaPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Dino looked dapper in a pin-striped suit, complete with waistcoat.
Kabir Bedi and Parveen Dusanj
Image: Kabir Bedi and Parveen DusanjPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The veteran actor was dignified and handsome as always, while his ladylove opted for a bold empire-waist gown with sheer bodice.
Hazel Keech
Image: Hazel KeechPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The Bodyguard actress went loud and proud in gold palazzo pants and applique jacket -- quite a fashion risk.
Sagarika Ghatge
Image: Sagarika GhatgePhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Sagarika showed up in a wine-coloured satin ensemble cinched becomingly at the waist.
Esha Gupta
Image: Esha GuptaPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Esha shimmered in a bling-thing sequin gown with cut-away detailing.
Konkona Sen Sharma and Shobhaa De
Image: Konkona Sen Sharma and Shobhaa DePhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
These two lovely ladies opted for Indian glamour with simple but striking saris.
Narendra Singh Kumar, Arjun Kapoor and Raghavendra Rathore
Image: Narendra Singh Kumar, Arjun Kapoor and Raghavendra RathorePhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Fashion designers Nari, Kapoor and Raghavendra were individualistic and stylish on the red carpet.
Nargis Fakhri
Image: Nargis FakhriPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Nargis was quite the diva in a slinky low-necked number and statement neckpiece.
Rahul Bose
Image: Rahul BosePhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The actor was the host for the evening and stepped things up in a black suit.
Sarah-Jane Dias
Image: Sarah-Jane DiasPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Swathed in green with a beautiful hairpiece, Sarah-Jane was simply stunning.
Shibani Dandekar
Image: Shibani DandekarPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
And finally, we have Shibani, who had a vintage vibe going in her see-through dress.
Comment
article