The , held in February 2004 in Dubai , marked the first time the ceremony was hosted internationally. The event celebrated the best of Hindi cinema from 2003, with the romantic drama Kal Ho Naa Ho and the sci-fi hit Koi... Mil Gaya emerging as the night's big winners. Where to Watch
The ceremony featured several special performances, including: Zee Cine Awards 2004 Full Show
A skit where Govinda tries to direct Karan in a “typical Govinda film” — Karan’s deadpan delivery of “But where is the logic?” followed by Govinda’s “Logic? Yeh film hai, beta!” encapsulates the era’s industry divide: art vs. entertainment. The , held in February 2004 in Dubai
The 2004 awards saw several major titles and performances take center stage: Where to Watch The ceremony featured several special
The Zee Cine Awards (ZCA) were launched in 1998 as a pioneering initiative to honor both artistic and commercial success in Hindi cinema, while also engaging a global audience through Zee TV’s international reach. The (formally the Zee Cine Awards 2004) celebrated films released in the calendar year 2003. Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka , on February 26, 2004 , and televised shortly after, this ceremony is remembered for its grandeur, international venue, and the clear dominance of two major blockbusters: Koi… Mil Gaya and Kal Ho Naa Ho .
The awards reflected the taste of both the jury and the public (through public voting on Zee’s website). The two biggest winners were: