The year 2000 saw the grand IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) awards taking shape in bollywood. The ceremony was kick started at the Millennium Dome in London. The IIFA Awards 2000 live telecast was watched by millions across the world. IIFA with its slick production, magnificent sets, and spectacular entertainment won over the hearts of the world in its debut year. The event was witnessed by many famous personalities, which included Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Thora Birch, Kylie Minogue, Finley Quaye, Miranda Richardson, Sussanah York and many others. During the IIFA 2000 London edition, the IIFA brand ambassador Mr. Amitabh Bachchan became the first ever Indian film star to be honoured with a wax statue at Madame Tussauds wax museum at London. Listed below are the winners who walked away with the prestigious awards for the year 2000.
 

The Winners For 1st International Indian Film Academy Awards Were:

Category
Winner
Film
Best Actor
Sanjay Dutt
Vaastav
Best Actress
Aishwarya Rai
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Film
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Director
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Supporting Actor (Male) 
Anil Kapoor
Taal
Best Supporting Actor (Female)
Sushmita Sen
Biwi No. 1
Best Actor in a Comic Role
Anil Kapoor
Biwi No. 1
Best Actor in a Negative Role
Naseeruddin Shah
Sarfarosh
Best Music Direction
A. R. Rahman
Taal
Best Lyricist
Anand Bakshi – Taal ‘Ishq Bina’
 
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Kumar Sanu
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam - 'Aankhon ki Gustakhiyan'
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Alka Yagnik
Taal - 'Taal Se Taal'
Life Time Achievement Award
Lata Mangeshkar
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 IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Special Awards 2000

Category
Winner
Excellence in International Cinema
Jackie Chan
Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema
East is East
Outstanding Indian Achievement in World Cinema
Shekar Kapur
 

 IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Technical Awards 2000

Category
Winner
Film
Best Art Direction
Kesto Mandal
Sarfarosh
Cinematography
Anil Mehta
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Editing
V.N. Mayekar
Vaastav
Best Choreography
Saroj Khan
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam - 'Nimbooda'
Best Best Story
Pratap Karvat / Sanjay Leela Bansali
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Screen Play
Sanjay Leela Bansali
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Background Score
Vishal Bhardwaj
Godmother
Best Sound Recording
Jeetendra Chaudhary
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Dialogue
Amrik Gill
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Song Recording
Satish Gupta
Kachche Dhaage - 'Khaali Dil Naheen Jaan Bhi Yeh Mangda'
Best Sound Re-Recording
Sushmita Sen
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Best Special Visual Effects
Raj Taru (Video Sonic Ltd)
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Best Costume Designer
Neeta Lulla
Taal
Best Make Up
Jayanti Shevale
Hum Saath Saath Hain (for Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Karisma Kapoor)