Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi exchanged wedding vows with former miss universe Lara Dutta in an intimate Christian ceremony at the sunset point of the erstwhile Portuguese fort of Aguada in Goa.

The wedding was mostly attended by family and close friends; amongst the attendees were Mahesh’s Davis Cup team members – Leander Paes, Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna. Former tennis great Vijay Amritraj with son Prakash also attended the wedding. Though the Bollywood biggies were missing, in attendance were Reitesh Deshmukh, Ravina Tondon, Dia Mirza, Priyanka Chopra, Celina Jetley, and Boman Irani.

Mahesh looked very dapper in a black tuxedo, but it was Lara who drew gasps as she entered the venue. Lara looked absolutely stunning in an off-white form-fitting creation by Elie Saab. The all-lace outfit with a 10 metre train held up with a diamond tiara was offset by the flower girls in a matching shade.

The highlight of the evening was the two exchanging their vows. 36 year old, Bhupathi, said “Lara, when I first met you, this day was a dream. Today it is reality. When I’m on the tour, not a day goes by without me wishing I was home with you instead, so even when I’m gone I am with you.” Further adding, “you are my companion, partner and best friend. I promise to stick by you through hits and flops. I look forward to growing old with you.”

Lara Dutta, 32, could not hold back as she expressed her feelings for Mahesh, and tears came rolling down her eyes. She said, ‘I promise to return your serves and volley alongside you. I will be with you through our many wins and occasional loss.”

The 56th Filmfare Awards are happening slightly earlier this year compared to the usual February date. But there is no doubt that the big films of 2010 will be hoping to bag the ‘black lady’ for their hard work with a competition between the Khans being very evident.

Shahrukh Khan bagged the best actor award at 56th Idea Filmfare Awards for his spellbinding performance in My Name is Khan. Critically acclaimed Udaan movie clean swept this year’s filmfare awards. It bagged seven awards in total.

Salman Khan Dabangg too is not too far away from Udaan in 56th Idea Filmfare awards. My name Is Khan bagged the most prestigious awards though. Kajol bagged best actor (female) award and Karan Johar got best director award.

Lifetime achievement award for this year was bestowed upon Prabodh Chandra Dey better known as Manna Dey in the Hindi Film Industry.

56th Idea Filmfare awards 2011 winners list:

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male)
Shah Rukh Khan – My Name Is Khan

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female)
Kajol – My Name Is Khan

Best Film
Dabangg

Best Director
Karan Johar – My Name Is Khan

Best Film (Critics)
Udaan

Best Actor Male (Critics)
Rishi Kapoor – Do Dooni Chaar

Best Actor Female (Critics)
Vidya Balan (Ishqiya)

Best Actor In Supporting Role (Male)
Ronit Roy – Udaan

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female)
Kareena Kapoor – We Are Family

Best Sensational Debut (Male)
Ranveer Singh – Band Bajaa Baaraat

Best Sensational Debut (Female)
Sonakshi Sinha – Dabangg

Best Debut Director
Maneesh Sharma (Band Baaja Baraat)

Best Playback Singer (Male)
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (Ishqiya)

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Mamta Sharma – Munni Badnaam Hui (Dabangg)
Sunidhi Chauhan – Sheila Ki Jawani (Tees Maar Khan)

Best Story
Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane – Udaan

Best Music
Sajid – Wajid & Lalit Pandit (Dabangg)

Best Lyrics
Gulzar – Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (Ishqiya)

Best Dialogue
Habib Faisal – Band Baaja Baaraat

Best Choreography
Farah Khan – Sheila Ki Jawani (Tees Maar Khan)

Best Action
Vijayan Master – Dabangg

Best Screenplay
Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap – Udaan

Best Background Score
Amit Trivedi – Udaan

Best Costumes
Varsha Shilpa – Do Dooni Chaar

Best Editing
Namrata Rao – Love Sex Aur Dhokha

Best Cinematography
Mahendra Shetty – Udaan

Best Sound Design
Pritam Das – Love Sex Aur Dhokha
Kunal Sharma – Udaan

Best Production Design
Mukund Gupta – Do Dooni Chaar

R. D. Burman Music Award
Sneha Khanwalkar – Love Sex Aur Dhokha

Sony Best Scene Of The Year
Golmaal 3

Lifetime Achievement Award
Manna Dey

40 Years Of Greatness Award
Amitabh Bachchan