9th Zee Cine Awards (2006)

The was a star-studded event held on March 4, 2006 , at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Mauritius . Often referred to as the "LIC Zee Cine Awards," the ceremony was co-hosted by several Bollywood personalities including Karan Johar , Mallika Sherawat , Arjun Rampal , Konkana Sen Sharma , and Gulshan Grover . Key Performances & Highlights

The Zee Cine Awards 2006 was a testament to the excellence and diversity of Indian cinema. The event celebrated the hard work and dedication of the film industry's finest, and provided a platform for them to showcase their talents to a global audience.

Salman Khan

The show featured several "hot" high-energy dance performances by top Bollywood stars: : A headline "rockstar" performance. Akshay Kumar : A major on-stage dance set .

Karan Johar

The event featured a charismatic hosting team led by the suave director and the sensuous Mallika Sherawat . They were joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts including Arjun Rampal , Konkana Sen Sharma , Gulshan Grover , and Zayed Khan , ensuring the show was filled with humor and energy from start to finish. Major Winners of the Night

Let’s face it—when users add "hot" to a search query, fashion plays a huge role. The 2006 red carpet was a riot of low-rise jeans, metallic eye shadow, and backless cholis.

Best Film:

The film Black dominated the evening, sweeping several major categories: Black Best Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali ( Black ) Best Actor (Male): Amitabh Bachchan ( Black ) Best Actor (Female): Rani Mukerji ( Black ) Best Supporting Actor (Male): Abhishek Bachchan ( Sarkar ) Best Supporting Actor (Female): Ayesha Kapur ( Black ) Best Comic Role: Riteish Deshmukh ( Bluffmaster ) Best Negative Role: Nana Patekar ( Apaharan ) Lifetime Achievement Award: Rishi Kapoor and Memorable Performances