The International Indian Film Academy Awards 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, shone brightly on the city with Bollywood’s greatest stars over the second night of the three-day bash. None other than legends Hema Malini, Rekha, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor and many of the new-gen stars, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, and Shahid Kapoor dined like kings at the event, surely a night to remember.
Padma Shri winner Shah Rukh Khan played host to the evening, but it was his spirited performance with Vicky Kaushal and Karan Johar that brought the house down on its feet as they grooved to the crowd favorite “Jhoome Jo Pathaan.” The stars did take the stage and gave a showstopping performance and lit up the evening.
The gala was also a night of Indian cinema’s finest, as several prestige awards were handed out. Here is the full list of winners:
Best Picture: Animal – Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga
Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra – 12th Fail
Best Actor (Male): Shah Rukh Khan – Jawan
Best Actor (Female): Rani Mukerji – Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway
Best Supporting Actor (Male): Anil Kapoor – Animal
Best Supporting Actor (Female): Shabana Azmi – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Best Playback Singer (Male): Bhupinder Babbal – Animal
Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao – Chaleya from Jawan
IIFA’s three-day event would begin with the tribute to southern cinema called IIFA Utsavam on September 27 and continued until the musical performance by Honey Singh and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy on the final day, ending the event with a bang at IIFA Rocks on September 29. That is how IIFA 2024 will continue to be remembered as a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema.What was your favorite moment from the star-studded IIFA 2024? Do you agree with the winners or had different picks?
