Receiving the award, Priyanka said, “I would like to thank the cast and crew of Aitraaz – Subhaas ji, Abbas Bhai (Abbas Alibhai), Mustan Bhai (Mustan Alibhai)- who is a part of the film. Bebo (Kareena Kapoor Khan), Akshay (Kumar), Amrish ji (Amrish Puri). I would like to thank my friends, my family and everybody special who has been here and most of all – all of you for giving me such a special part of you. Thank you.”
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After her speech, Dev Anand recalled going to Johannesburg with Amitabh Bachchan and seeing Priyanka Chopra during her Miss India competition. He revealed that he said back then that Priyanka would be a big star one day. The actress also performed after receiving the award. Aitraaz opened to positive reviews when it was released especially for its direction, the performance of the actors and the premise.