NDTV Indian of the Year is back. The Awards recognise eminent visionaries, political leaders, sports personalities and entertainers who have not just strengthened the foundations of our society but have also helped build Brand India.
That's a wrap. We'll leave you with one last look at Deepika and Ranbir's
Badtameez Dil
Watch them shimmy:
Prannoy Roy presents the award for Indian of the Year collectively to the Election Commission
Former Chief Election Commissioner J M Lyngdoh notes the absence of current election commissioners, says the 'grinders' are missing
Indian of the Year: Election Commission
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Badtameez Dil
Sportsperson of the Year: P V Sindhu. Badminton enthusiast Deepika presents the award
Here's another
Here's one epic moment
It's time for
Badtameez Dil and Ranbir almost, almost, gets Prannoy Roy to join him and Deepika
Epic! An Oscar-style selfie starring Ranbir (taking the picture), Aamir, Deepika, Kangana, Soundarya, Prannoy Roy, Vikram Chandra and Nidhi Razdan
Aamir Khan is a superstar, Dr Roy is a superstar: Ranbir Kapoor
Bollywood Youth Icon: Ranbir Kapoor
Will not do any dances that are degrading to women: Kangana
Aamir also had high praise in return. "Kangana goes with her heart. Not many people are able to do what she did," he said
Actor of the Year: Kangana Ranaut. Aamir presents the award
Kangana, a big fan of Aamir said, "It's really flattering to be here and receive this award. I was told Aamir was going to present me this award so I had to be here. He has been a huge inspiration and this is a very special evening."
Kevin Spacey is so graceful in a lungi, says Deepika who taught the Hollywood star how to do the Lungi Dance at the IIFA Awards
Entertainer of the Year: Deepika Padukone
"Am very nervous about being billed Bollywood's Golden Girl, this award matters most to me," says the
Chennai Express star
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this evening, presented Deepika's award
Soundarya, Latha Rajinikanth and Deepika make a beautiful picture
Change will happen dramatically when people on a large scale stop voting for criminals: Aamir Khan
The elegant Soundarya and Latha Rajinikanth
Criminalization of politics is an alarming issue: Aamir Khan who has been actively encouraging voters to make informed choices and keep criminals out of Parliament
Social activist Aruna Roy and former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Qureshi are on stage with actor Aamir Khan for a panel discussion
Award for Public Service: Association for Democratic Reforms and PRS Legislative Research
Look at this front row - a Khan and a Kapoor. Bollywood sent in the cavalry
My friend and relatives abandoned me but my parents supported me: Laxmi
LIC Unsung Hero: Laxmi
Laxmi is the survivor of an acid attack and has been working towards preventing more acid attacks in India. Laxmi was honoured by Michelle Obama earlier this year
The context in which we now compete has changed. Business is now global: Rajiv Bajaj
For my generation, you are a statesman like the President so this is my Padma award, says Humara Bajaj
Business Leader Of The Year: Rajiv Bajaj. Kangana Ranaut presents the award
I just hope we don't get replaced as actors because everything is animated now: Ranbir Kapoor
Never fear, Ranbir
Animation is not cartoon and Kochadaiiyaan is not a cartoon. It captures actions: Soundarya
I saw the film and told her 'I'm proud of you,' says Rajinikanth
Rajini Sir, Rajini Sir, Rajini Sir, Rajini Sir, Rajini Sir: Ranbir Kapoor on the possibility of being a superhero someday
Soundarya has directed her famous father, who describes her as a 'bossy director,' in the animated film Kochadaiiyaan
Soundarya Rajinikanth honoured for Technical Innovation In Film. Ranbir Kapoor presents the award
Dhoom Machale! Here's Aamir Khan
Lifetime Achievement Award: Satish Gujral
How lovely is Roshni in her bright sari?
On stage with Roshni, her father and HCL founder Shiv Nadar and eminent jurist Soli Sorabjee
Young Philanthropist Of The Year: Roshni Nadar
Under 40 classical musicians should be encouraged: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Even without my sarod I am connected to music, I am often humming in the wrong places: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
NDTV is the number one brand that is trusted across media. That trust is vital to us: Prannoy Roy
You have shown us that we don't have to shout and scream to be heard. Thank you for your endorsement of serious journalism: Prannoy Roy
And we begin. Vikram Chandra welcomes the crowd
We're almost ready to roll. Meanwhile, this
Queen has Prannoy Roy charmed
Don't take my picture, says NDTV's Prannoy Roy. Too late, sir
And here's the whole family
Amaan and Ayaan, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's talented sons, take a two-in-one selfie
There's a
Rockstar in the house people
Amjad Ali Khan hits a high note at NDTV Indian Of The Year
60 minutes and counting. In the control room, things are nail biting - literally
All dressed up now. Nidhi Razdan goes over her notes
No matter how busy you are, there's always time to have your picture taken. Just an hour and a half to go now
Nikhil Naz has something to ask badminton star P V Sindhu
Latest arrival - hello, Ranbir Kapoor.
Dil may be
badtameez, he was very polite
Soundarya Rajinikanth, maker of animated film
Kochadaiiyaan, is described by her famous father as a 'bossy director'
Revolver Rani disarms us all with that big grin. Welcome, Kangana Ranaut - this
Queen rules
Look who just checked in for NDTV Indian Of The Year in Delhi. Welcome, Deepika Padukone
Just under 4 hours to go now
This is what the winners will take home tonight
Behind-the-scenes with Nikhil Naz who will talk to the Sports winner tonight. Deepika Padukone will present the award
Full house in the control room. Sound check, camera check, lighting check and every other sort of check the crew can think of
When not engaged in round table discussions, Vishnu Som is to be found rehearsing his cues on stage
Round table conferences
In just five hours, these chairs will be filled
The making of the show: camera check in the control room
Mrs Rajinikanth, elegant in South silk, takes a selfie
Behind-the-scenes, one famous guest is already facing the camera. NDTV's Puja Talwar questions Latha Rajinikanth
The countdown begins: stage is set, cameras ready to roll. Who will be the NDTV Indian Of The Year? Find out at 7.30pm