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Bollywood heads off to China

June 10, 2009 16:49 IST

Image: Sushmita Sen
Photographs: Pradeep Bhandekar

As the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards kick off on June 11, Bollywood stars made their way to Macau, China, where the festival will be held.

Sushmita Sen, wearing sunglasses at night, was among those spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport in Mumbai last night.

Image: Lara Dutta

Looking informal in a printed shirt and blue jeans, Lara Dutta made her way to the terminus.

Image: Arjun Rampal

Arjun Rampal unloads his bags outside the airport terminus. He has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for Rock On!!.

Image: Anil and Sonam Kapoor

Father and daughter -- Anil and Sonam Kapoor -- make their way to the airport. Incidentally, it was Sonam's birthday on June 9. The actress will kick off the 10th edition of the IIFA celebrations with a grand performance on the opening night.

Image: Resul Pookutty

Oscar winner Resul Pookutty strikes a pose at the airport. He has already bagged an IIFA award for the Best Sound Recording for the film, Ghajini.

A R Rahman won an award for the Best Background Score for Ashutosh Gowarikar's Jodhaa Akbar.

Image: Govinda

A tired looking Govinda makes his way to the airport. Incidentally, his daughter Narmmadaa Ahuja will make her filmi debut opposite Salman Khan soon.

Image: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's parents

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's parents Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai head to Macau to cheer for their daughter, who has been nominated in the Best Actress category for Jodhaa Akbar.

Image: Anushka Sharma

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi girl Anushka Sharma will get her first taste of IIFA this year.

Image: Boman Irani

Boman Irani flashes a smile for the shutterbugs.

Image: Malaika Khan, Zarine Khan, Sanjay Khan and Zayed Khan

Zayed Khan poses with wife Mallika and parents Zarine and Sanjay Khan. The actor will host the IIFA awards night along with Sophie Chaudhury this year.