Ranbir, Deepika bag best debutant awards at IIFA

Ranbir, Deepika bag best debutant awards at IIFA
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Bangkok, June 8 (PTI) Newest Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were adjudged best debutant actors while "Om Shanti Om" swept a number of technical honours at this year's International Indian Film Academy awards here tonight. Kapoor got the award for his performance in "Saawariya" while Padukone picked up hers for her role in "Om Shanti Om" which also bagged many technical awards including honours for best special effects and best art direction.

Akshay Kumar was presented with a special achievement award at the glittering ceremony attended by top Bollywood actors.

"I was just a young man when my adventure began here. I was naive, restless and eager to please. This city embraced me with such love and kindness," Kumar said receiving the award.

The other top IIFA awards will be announced later in the night.

The films that are in contention for the coveted best film award are "Guru," "Chak De India," "Jab We Met," "Om Shanti Om," "Life in a...Metro" and "Partner."

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