Three contendors, one award

. On the other hand, Kajol receives her second nomination this time, for her supporting act in Dil Kya Kare, while Sushmita Sen Biwi No 1, Suhasini Mulay Hu Tu Tu, Antara Mali Mast and Smita Jaykar Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam give her company on the Best Supporting Actresslist.

Interestingly, all five nominees for Best Comic Role are actors from David Dhawan films. There8217;s Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik and Aroona Irani getting a nomination each for their performances in Haseena Maan Jayegi, while Tabu and Johnny Lever are voted for their turns in Biwi No 1.

In the music section, the comptition between Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Taal heats up, what with Bhansali8217;s romance nominated for six awards, while Taal lands a record eight nods.

There8217;s also an award for Best Technical Debut Director, the nominees for which are John Matthew Matthan, E Nivas Shool, Mahesh Mathai Bhopal Express, Sunny Deol Dillagi and Milan Luthria Kache Dhaage.

With Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam nominated for as many as 19 awards in all, followed closely by Sarfarosh and Taal, one wonders whether the awards function on Sunday will throw up any surprises.