56th Idea Filmfare: 'Backless' Beauties

Sridevi in the purple coloured, backless gown grabbed eyeballs in her outstandingly seductive new lean avatar at '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Shantanu Das)

Actress Genelia D'Souza was the most sexiest actress on 'red carpet' during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' in backless purple Versace gown with high slits. It made Genelia look more stunning and sensuous. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Bong beauty Rani Mukherjee who was always comfortable in Indian traditional wear, wore a purple gown for '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' night and seemed quite at home in it. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Suzanne Roshan did not lose out on the glamour quotient, as she came in with hubby Hrithik dressed in simple yet stylished red gown for '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Shantanu Das)

'Rangeela' gal Urmila Matondkar looked stunning in an elaborate white net backless anarkali suit during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Shantanu Das)

Southern beauty Shriya Saran arrives at '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' looking pretty as ever, draped in full 6-yards and knotted, backless choli. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Sexy Maria Goretti arrives with husband Arshad Warsi at '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' in bejewelled, backless choli and lehenga stunning everyone. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Preity Zinta looks like million bucks in beautiful reddish maroon net saree with a velvet blouse designed by good friend Manish Malhotra during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Neha Dhupia was centre of attraction on the red carpet of '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' in midnight-blue backless gown, highlighting her sexy curves. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

'Munni' of the year; Malaika Arora Khan looked ravishing as always in a white gown with a touch of gold on the shoulder. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

56th Idea Filmfare 'Critics' Awards winners

An elated Vidya Balan after winning the 'Best Actress (Critics)' award, for her remarkable performance in film 'Ishqiya', during the '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' ceremony, held at Yashraj studios in Mumbai on January 29, 2011. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Rishi Kapoor won the 'Best Actor (Critics)' award for 'Do Dooni Chaar' during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Director Vikramaditya Motwane (R)won the 'Best Director (Critics)' award for the film 'Udaan' during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Vidya smiles after winning her '3rd Black Lady' with the 'Best Actress (Critics)' award for her performance in 'Ishqiya'. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Bollywood veterans Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan during the '56th Idea Filmfare Awards', where Rishi was presented with 'Best Actor (Critics)' award for his role in the film 'Do Dooni Chaar'. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Rishi Kapoor after winning the 'Best Actor (Critics)' award for his role in the movie 'Do Dooni Chaar' during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Vidya looks sensational in a black sari after receiving the 'Best Actress (Critics)' award for the film 'Ishqiya' during the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards ceremony. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Debutant director Vikramaditya Motwane surprised everyone by winning 'Best Director (Critics) Award' for the film 'Udaan' during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Vidya Balan is all smiles as she grabs 'Best Actress (Critics) Award' for her role in the movie 'Ishqiya' during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

(L-R) Rishi Kapoor who won 'Best Actor (Critics) ' award for his role in 'Do Dooni Chaar' with Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

56th Idea Filmfare Awards: Divas in 'sari'

Preity Zinta looks beautiful in this red sari designed by Manish Malhotra. The actress looked excited as she cheered for all her friends nominated this year. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks gorgeous as ever as dons a sari for the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards ceremony. (BCCL/)

Dia Mirza looks uber-hot in this black sari, which completely suits her fair complexion. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Shriya Saran looks gorgeous in this green sari during the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards, held at Yashraj Studios in Mumbai on January 29, 2011. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Claudia Ciesla looks pretty in a sari during 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/)

Payal Rohatgi sizzled in a lovely pink sari paired with a sexy designer blouse during the '56th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011' in Mumbai. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Aarti Chabaria showed off her traditional side in a blue sari at the '56th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011' ceremony in Mumbai. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Vidya Balan keeps it simple yet stylish at the '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' ceremony, as she arrives in a black sari, accessorised with a pair of artificial jewellery. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

56th Idea Filmfare Awards, held at Yashraj studios in Mumbai on January 29, 2011. (BCCL/)

Mini Mathur looks gorgeous in a sari as she arrives with husband Kabir Khan for the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards bash. (BCCL/)

56th Idea Filmfare Awards: Special Awards

Madhuri Dixit gets emotional after receiving a special award for completing 25 years in Hindi film industry, during the '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' ceremony. Madhuri thanked everyone including her directors, husband, kids, mom, dad, and secretary Rikku Rakesh Nath, who's been with her for the last 25 years. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Amitabh Bachchan with his special award for completing 40 glorious years in the Hindi film industry at '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. While presenting the award to Big B, Yash Chopra said, "Amitabh Bachchan is the Best Actor in the world". (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Living legend Amitabh Bachchan leaves after attending the '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' ceremony. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Aishwarya with Madhuri Dixit after presenting a special award to the vivacious beauty, for completing 25 years in the film industry. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Amitabh Bachchan walked in with daughter-in-law Aishwarya to receive the special award for completing 40 years in Bollywood at '56th Idea Filmfare Awards' ceremony. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Priyanka Chopra pays tribute to dancing diva Madhuri Dixit, as the latter received a special award during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards', held at Yashraj Studios in Mumbai on January 29, 2011.. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan was felicitated with a special award for completing 40 glorious years in the Hindi film industry. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Madhuri Dixit receives a special award for completing 25 years in film industry from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during '56th Idea Filmfare Awards'. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Madhuri Dixit receives a special award for completing 25 years in film industry from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Priyanka looks on. (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

56th Idea Filmfare Awards: Gowning glories

Katrina looks absolutely stunning in this pleated pristine white gown that accentuates her enviable curves. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Demure beauty Prachi Desai looks like a real diva in this light pink gown, accessorised well with a shiny bracelet, as she attends the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards on January 29, 2011. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Genelia D'Souza looks super-hot as she dons a blue gown for the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/)

Sonakshi Sinha defines elegance in this green gown as she attends the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards on January 29, 2011. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Neha Dhupia looks stunning as she walks the red carpet of 56th Idea Filmfare Awards at Yashraj Studios in Mumbai on January 29, 2011. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Sandeepa Dhar looks stunning in this blue gown during the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/)

Mugdha Godse sizzles in this gown as she attends the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/)

The gorgeous Rani Mukherjee charms in minimal make-up and sexy curls at the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Urmila Matondkar looks uber-chic in this white dress during the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/)

Gauri Khan looks stunning in blue as she arrives on the red carpet of the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Dusky beauty Sameera Reddy during the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/)

The gorgeous Ragini Khanna at the the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

Check out this beauty in this sexy red gown. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)

These divas look stunning in these gowns during the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards, held at Yashraj Studios in Mumbai on January 29, 2011. (BCCL/Sudharak Olwe)