Double Oscar winning musician A.R. Rahman and the Baadshah of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan were adjudged the Global Icons of the Year at the ongoing FICCI Excellence Awards 2010. Rahman, whose appearance at the event was a closely guarded secret till the last day, said in his acceptance speech, I am glad I made it. It's a new experience. The three day Global Conference on the Business of Entertainment discussed various issues such as piracy and the state of script writers in India. The event commenced with a dazzling closing ceremony comprised of fireworks, performances and awards show. Amitabh Bachchan and Vidya Balan accepted their Best Actor awards for Paa; Ranbir Kapoor won the Entertainer of the year award. 3 Idiots won the best film and Best Director Award. Pritam Chakraborty was presented the best music director award for Imtiyaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal.
Source: Galatta
