Blockbuster movie 'Bajirao Mastani' seems to be leading the nominations list of the 17th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards. So far it has been listed on eight nominations, including best director and best picture. Lead stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have been nominated in the best actress and actor category, while Priyanka Chopra has bagged a nod in the supporting actress list alongside her co-star from the film, Tanvi Azmi.

Deepika also has a second nomination in the same category is for 'Piku'. The Quantico' and 'Baywatch' actress Priyanka has also been nominated in the best actress category for Dil Dhadakne Do`. Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s magnum opus Bajirao Mastani` is closely followed up by superstar Salman Khan`s blockbuster Bajrangi Bhaijaan`, which has earned seven nominations.

The IIFA 2016 Awards will be hosted by multi-talented Farhan Akhtar and Shahid Kapoor on June 23 at IFEMA in Madrid.