The race for better than the best for TOIFA 2016 has begun as the nominations in the popular category has been announced across categories. TOIFA 2016, scheduled to take place in Dubai on March 17&18 at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City.

This year's TOIFA 2016 nominations have shown melange in almost every category ranging from films to debut directors. The year 2015 was ruled by new film concepts, extraordinary usage of technology, stirring screenplay and unforgettable performances. While Piku has racked up with the highest number nominations across categories, Tanu Weds Manu Returns has bagged the second highest number of nominations followed by Bajirao Mastani.

TOIFA 2016 will have different award categories including best film, best male actor, best female actor, best director, best supporting actor, amongst others. Not sidelining the unconventional movies of 2015, Titli, Masaan, NH10, Hunterrr and Dum Lagake Haisha have also identified their space for their interesting and off-beat story telling.

With TOIFA 2016 reaching out to international audiences, it is up to the global Bollywood fans to decide through their votes which movies and artists will take the coveted TOIFA award back home.