The awards were inaugurated in 1998 and unlike most ceremonies are a mixture of categories decided on by public votes and categories solely judged by an industry jury. The venue was none other than the hub of Indian cinema, Mumbai. Change of sponsors- 2006 - LIC Zee Cine Awards 2005 - Sunfeast Zee Cine Awards 2004 - Pan Parag Zee Cine Awards 2002-2003 - Fair View Zee Cine Awards 1998-2001 - Lux Zee Cine Awards The organization took a bigger step forward and went international in 2004 by keeping the award ceremony in Dubai. In 2005, Zee Cine Awards went to London and 2006 is taking ZCA to Mauritius, the hub of Asian Glamour and Lifestyle. The trophy is another distinctive feature of the awards, reason being the craftsman ship with which it has been created from Australia. Each trophy is 24 carat gold plated. Award Categories The awards are given in the current year but the winner is awarded for the performance or work for the previous year, for example someone who awarded in 2001 was recognised for the work in 2000. Viewers' Choice Best Actor - Male Best Actor - Female Best Film Best Director Track of the Year Jury's Choice Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female Best Actor in a Negative Role Best Actor in a Comic Role Best Playback Singer- Male Best Playback Singer- Female Best Lyricist Best Music Director Most Promising Director Best Male Debut Best Female Debut Best Choreographer Best Background Music Best Story Best Screenplay Best Dialogue Best Editing Best Cinematography Best Art Direction Best Action Best Costumes Best Publicity Design Best Film Processing Best Audiography Best Re-Recording Best Song Recording Special Awards Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement Zee Cine Special Award for Hall of Fame 2002 Awards Zee Cine Special Award for Debut Director 2002 Awards Zee Cine Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to International Cinema 2002 Awards Zee Cine Special Award for Outstanding Performance- Female 2002 Awards Zee Cine Special Award for Outstanding Performance- Male 2002 Awards Lux Face of the Year no longer given (1998-2001) Zee Cine Netizen Award Best Film 2001 Awards Zee Premiere Choice- Male 2001 Awards Zee Premiere Choice- Female 2001 Awards Queen of Hearts 2002-2003 Awards Dynamic Duo 2003 Awards True Indian Beauty 2003 Awards Superstar of the Year- Male 2004 Awards Superstar of the Year- Female 2004 Awards