A grin that was to last the entire evening lit up his face the moment Arshad Warsi was announced as the winner for the award for his role in Ishqiya. While his wife Maria Goretti was confident hed bag it,the actor confessed that having been in the industry for so long,he had lost faith in awards until now. Who wouldnt? he quipped,before adding,But this is special because I still remember that my first award function and stage performance was at the Screen Awards back in 1997.

Shernaz Patel

Best Actor in Supporting Role (Female)

She was not there in person to receive the award but theatre actor Shernaz Patel says she is hugely moved and honoured since its her first award in the industry. Its especially percious because I won it for a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, says the actor,who bagged the award for her portrayal of a lawyer supporting euthenasia in Guzaarish.

Ronit Roy

Best Actor in a Negative Role

He may have had a bad run early in his acting career,but currently ,success follows Ronit Roy around in everything he does. The biggest name in celebrity security management in Mumbai,Roy is also a successful television star. Recently,when he returned to films with Vikramaditya Motwanes Udaan,he ended up bagging the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role. I need time for this to sink in, stammered the overwhelmed actor. Recovering after a while,he confessed,I had expected everyone but me to win this award.

Sonakshi Sinha

Most Promising Newcomer (Female)

From the time the promos of Dabangg went on air,adulation has been pouring in for Sonakshi Sinha. But her win as the Most Promising Newcomer (Female) made the journey worthwhile for her. I am still shivering. I never thought I would see this day, she said as she hugged everyone who congratulated her.

Ranveer Singh

Most Promising Newcomer (Male)

Not many gave this young lad a chance when they first saw the promos of Band Baaja Baaraat. But soon after the movie became a massive hit,Singhs name was all over the place. I am so glad I could prove myself as an actor, said an emotional Singh. He thanked all the people who supported him during his endeavour in the industry.

Sanjay Mishra

Best Performance in a Comic Role

When Sanjay Mishra was approached for Phas Gaye Re Obama,he wasnt even sure if the role made sense. Now that he has won the award for Best Actor in a Comic Role,he cannot thank director Subhash Kapoor enough. At the most I expected a nomination for supporting actor, says Mishra. He now makes it a point to look at the trophy every time he leaves home.