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The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the cinema world. The film awards took place on the night of February 21 and saw a sea of celebrities gracing the red carpet for this unforgettable evening. The event began with celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Shahid Kapoor, and others making their appearances on the red carpet. Shahid Kapoor, Neil Bhatt, Aishwarya Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Bobby Deol, and Nayanthara, among others, put their best fashion foot forward for the grand event night. Kareena Kapoor Khan also dazzled in a heavy lehenga as she attended the event. Watch the full video for more!