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, looking forward to get an IIFA award as well.

Everyday I keep counting awards. The best part about IIFA is that it is not rigged and there is no favouritism," said Parineeti, who has won the best debut trophy at all award functions for her performance in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl .

Though there is no official announcement as to where IIFA awards will take place this year, actor Arjan Bajwa, after casting his vote, said, "This year we have it in Singapore." Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy said, "In 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 is his favourite star this year, Sippy said, "All I know is Vidya will win award.

" Dia, who came with her beau Sahil Sangha, said, "Every year IIFA just keeps getting better. I am looking forward to the award ceremonies.

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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, looking forward to get an IIFA award as well.

Everyday I keep counting awards. The best part about IIFA is that it is not rigged and there is no favouritism," said Parineeti, who has won the best debut trophy at all award functions for her performance in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl .

Though there is no official announcement as to where IIFA awards will take place this year, actor Arjan Bajwa, after casting his vote, said, "This year we have it in Singapore." Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy said, "In 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 is his favourite star this year, Sippy said, "All I know is Vidya will win award.

" Dia, who came with her beau Sahil Sangha, said, "Every year IIFA just keeps getting better. I am looking forward to the award ceremonies.

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Sources indicate it could have something to do with the fact that no one wants to stay in the houses he had shot his previous scary films in, including Bhoot , Phoonk and Phoonk 2 . The filmmaker who has earlier confessed to using the location like a character has been quoted saying, "In the right context and in the right composition scene, you will almost feel as if the location is alive.

" Perhaps that's why no one wants to live in the duplex apartment in Evershine Nagar, Andheri, where Ajay Devgn and Urmila Matondkar shot for Bhoot almost 10 years ago. Reason being that some people still feel the presence of the ghost of Manjeet (a character in the film) even today - something akin to what RGV had stated after the film's release - that the apartment and the house had become synonymous with Manjeet's ghost.

Aware that no one was willing to stay in the house where Bhoot was shot, the filmmaker had confirmed, "It seems the owner of the apartment uses it to store old furniture." We also learnt that before RGV shot Phoonk in Amba Villa near Versova, it used to be let out for weddings.

But after the film's release, people were wary of booking the venue." According to sources, " Phoonk was about black magic.

So when people learned that Ramu's film had been shot there, they got superstitious. The place is now given out for shoots only.

" Bougain Villa in Madh Island (where Phoonk 2 was shot) is owned by Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal. Source say that the couple prefers to rent it out than actually living there.

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Q.: How did you agree to become a judge on 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja'? A.

: When I got the offer I was just stunned and at the same time excited, too. I have some time before I begin my next project, and I though this was a good opportunity to utilize that time constructively.

Q.: This is your first time on television.

Will we be seeing more of you? A.: Not at all.

The silver screen has always been my first love. As far as this programme is concerned, it's just for the time being.

However, it's also true that this programme will give me a chance to interact directly with the audience who has made me what I am today. Q.

: "Dil se naachenge?dil jeetenge" ? this is the tagline for the show. How much do you identify with it? A.

: That is not just a tagline, that is a fact. If you do something from your heart, it is bound to touch the hearts of others.

The song, 'Lakdi ki kaathi..

.', made people see the potential I had to become a heroine one day.

The funny thing is that my family was completely non-filmy. And the truth is I cannot dance, and I never had any formal training.

Any item number or song sequence that you have liked, was possible only because of my passion for my work. I believe that passion and honesty towards your work will bring you success.

Q.: Is training really necessary? A.

: Yeah, absolutely. I have never learned classical dancing, technically, but I had some training.

Whenever I danced, I danced from my heart. And my suggestion to anyone who will listen ? always give your hundred per cent (less)

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