The , held on February 26, 2004, at the Airport Expo in Dubai , marked a historic milestone as the first time the ceremony was hosted outside of India. This shift transformed the event into a global spectacle, attended by over 8,000 people and featuring more than 200 Bollywood luminaries. Production and Atmosphere
: Shahid Kapoor ( Ishq Vishk ) and Bhoomika Chawla ( Tere Naam ) were recognized as the Best Debutants.
Note: The show also included technical awards for Best Choreography (Ganesh Hegde for "It's Magic" – Koi... Mil Gaya) and Best Background Score.
