Dia Mirza, Shahrukh at Zee Cine Awards 2012

ZEE CINE AWARDS 2012 – (Macao/Hong Kong, January 22, 2012)–The 13th annual Zee Cine Awards were held last night at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel and saw India’s finest films stars recognized for their contribution to the Bollywood film industry. HostsShah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, revealed the winners of the highly contested Best Actor and Best Film awards in what is celebrated as the world’s biggest viewers’ choice award.

Attending the event and appearing on the red carpet were a galaxy of India’s brightest stars including Ranbir Kapoor, nominated for the Best Actor – Male award, Katrina Kaif, nominated for the Best Actor – Female award and Farhan Akhtar, nominated for the prestigious Best Director award. They were joined by the who’s who of the international and Indian community including Rishi and Neetu Kapoor and David and Avisha Harilela.

The winners of the Zee Cine Awards 2012 will be made public via a telecast on Zee TV on February5, 2012 to an eager population of the 14 million Indians estimated to visit the cinema daily.

Mr. Punit Goenka, Managing Director & CEO, ZEELcommented on the success of the awards “With each edition of Zee Cine Awards, it has been our earnest endeavor to take Indian cinema in all its glory and splendor beyond national frontiers and leave a memorable footprint at an exciting new global destination each year. The response from Macau has been overwhelming to say the least. This is the second year where we are working with the Sands group. After our successful association at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore last year, we are extremely happy to now associate with The Venetian® Macao as our hospitality partner as the property lends itself beautifully to hosting an awards show of the stature of Zee Cine Awards. Add to that, the fact that we’ve roped in Shah Rukh and Priyanka to host the ceremony, Ranbir performing for the first time only in Zee Cine Awards.”

“The Venetian Macao couldn’t be happier about hosting the Zee Cine Awards this year,” said Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sands China Ltd. “It’s such an outstanding event, and the CotaiArena™ is the perfect choice for a venue. With our experienced and knowledgeable events team on hand, Bollywood’s finest will feel right at home in Macau. It’s a pleasure and a privilege for us to host everyone tonight, as this exceptional star-studded event brings India’s top celebrities to The Venetian Macao.”