Mumbai: 'Stardust' magazine along with Sony's Hindi movie channel MAX will host the 'Max Stardust Awards' on 18 February at the Bandra Kurla Complex.

The 'MAX Stardust Awards' are said to be aimed at 'generation next' wave of actors. The awards will promote and encourage new talent. An official release categorically states that over-exposed and established stars do not qualify for nomination in the 'MAX Stardust Awards'.

Only young talent and films that have made an impact in 2006 have been nominated for the ' MAX Stardust Awards'. The idea is to showcase and recognize the fresh, new faces who will emerge as the superstars of tomorrow.

MAX Business Head Sneha Rajani said, "MAX has always brought its viewers some of the most glamorous, high-energy entertainment events from the world of Movies. The high voltage MAX Stardust Awards which showcases the best of Bollywood is part of this tradition and has always been appreciated and loved by our viewers in the past. This year too we plan to bring to our viewers a truly spectacular experience."

The function will be compact, exclusive and totally television-oriented with limited seating capacity.

MAX will telecast the Kenstar MAX Stardust Awards on Saturday, 3 March at 9.00 pm.