3rd IIFA Awards
The 2002 IIFA Awards, officially known as the 3rd International Indian Film Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the International Indian Film Academy honored the best films of 2001 and took place on 6 April 2002.
The official ceremony took place on 6 April 2002, at the Genting Highlands, in Arena of Stars. During the ceremony, IIFA Awards were awarded in 29 competitive categories.
The IIFA Weekend started with a Press Meet. Attended by the stars, the event received extensive coverage from world media. The same evening saw the music launch of Kaante. The IIFA Karaoke Party gave film stars and high-profile guests a chance to let their hair down.
IIFA hosted the World Premiere of the film Aankhen at the Genting International Showroom. Malaysia witnessed the first ever IIFA Forum. The focus was on the emerging perspectives of Indian Cinema, the exchange of technology and talent. The speakers included Ashutosh Gowarikar, Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar and Madhur Bhandarkar.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham led the ceremony with 18 nominations, followed by Lagaan with 12 nominations, Dil Chahta Hai with 11 nominations, and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha with 10 nominations.
Lagaan won 10 awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor, thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony.
Aamir Khan received dual nominations for Best Actor for his performances in Dil Chahta Hai and Lagaan, winning for the latter.
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first and highlighted in '''boldface.'''Popular awards
Special awards
Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
Outstanding Contribution In Indian Cinema
Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema
Electrolux Kelvinator Personality of The Year
Sony Faces Of The Year
Superlatives
| Awards | Film |
| 10 | Lagaan |
| 8 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham |
| 4 | Dil Chahta Hai |
| 2 | Ajnabee |