He had strong contenders in Aamir Khan ('PK'), Hrithik Roshan ('Bang Bang!'), and Shah Rukh Khan ('Happy New Year').
Hrithik might have lost the award to Shahid, but his 'Bang Bang!' act with a bhangra twist won hearts of many, including Deepika Padukone, who was felicitated with Woman of the Year award.
She was also nominated in the Best Performance in a Leading Role - Female.
Riteish Deshmukh grabbed the award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role - Male for his villainous act in 'Ek Villain' against compoetiution from Ronit Roy ('2 States'), Randeep Hooda ('Kick'), Inaamulhaq ('Filmistaan'), Naseeruddin Shah ('Finding Fanny') and Kay Kay Menon ('Haider').
But Kay Kay wasn't left disappointed as he received the award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for 'Haider', while his co-star Tabu won Best Performance in a Supporting Role - Female.
There was also an award for Best Regional Film, which went to Riteish-starrer Marathi film 'Lai Bhaari', co-produced by his star wife Genelia Deshmukh.
'Main Tera Hero' star Varun Dhawan won an award for the Best Performance in a Comic Role. The film's director and his father David Dhawan received the sun-inspired trophy on his behalf.
