Aamir Khan's aversion towards award ceremonies is well known, although he had made an exception for the prestigious Oscars in 2001 when his film 'Lagaan' was contending for the Best Foreign Film honour. We have also seen the star at award galas for charitable purposes. And who can forget an annual journalist awards ceremony in New Delhi last year where Aamir stirred up a hornet's nest with his remarks on intolerance?

Viswanathan Anand and Aamir Khan