"The king reclaims his crown."
The biggest Bollywood stars attended the IIFA 2024 Awards in Abu Dhabi.
Celebrating the best of Indian cinema from the last 12 months, the industry’s biggest stars arrived for a weekend of entertainment and glitzy events.
The event took place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as part of IIFA Weekend.
The three-day celebration kicked off on September 27 with IIFA Utsavam, an event dedicated to the southern film industries.
On the second day, Ananya Panday and Janhvi Kapoor were some of the Bollywood celebrities in attendance.
Shah Rukh Khan co-hosted the awards ceremony along with Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar, Abhishek Banerjee and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
SRK charmed the audience with his charisma and wit.
At one point, the hosts danced to the hit song ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’.
Shah Rukh was also the big winner at IIFA 2024 as he received the best actor award for his performance in Jawan.
As he accepted the award, Karan said: “The king reclaims his crown.”
In his acceptance speech, Shah Rukh said:
“I want to thank all other nominees, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Vikrant Massey – he was great in the film – Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Paji.
“I think all of them were great, but I got an edge because people were happy that I worked after so long.”
He also referred to the Aryan Khan case, adding:
“Somebody reminded me that money needs to be put into a film. So I want to thank Gauri.
“She may be the only wife who’s spending more on the husband than the other way round. We were going through a tough time while making Jawan.”
Animal was the other big winner at the IIFA 2024 Awards, taking home five gongs, including ‘Best Picture.
IIFA 2024 also witnessed a stunning array of performances and one of the standout ones was Rekha’s.
Rekha previously shared her excitement about the performance.
She said: “IIFA holds a special place in my heart, representing not just a celebration of Indian cinema but a vibrant fusion of art, culture, and love on a global stage.
“It feels like home – a beautiful showcase where the magic of Indian cinema truly comes alive, and I’ve had the privilege of experiencing that magic first-hand over the years.
“Being part of this iconic festival once again is a profound honour, and I am thrilled to contribute to the legacy of IIFA.
“The energy, warmth, and passion of the audience make it an unparalleled experience.”
“I look forward to celebrating our cinema at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and creating more cherished memories with all of you at the 24th edition of IIFA.
“The incredible fans and the IIFA family make this journey truly unforgettable.”
The Full List of Winners
Best Picture
Animal
Best Director
Vidhu Vinod Chopra – 12th Fail
Performance in a Leading Role (Male)
Shah Rukh Khan – Jawan
Performance in a Leading Role (Female)
Rani Mukerji – Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway
Performance in a Supporting Role (Male)
Anil Kapoor – Animal
Performance in a Supporting Role (Female)
Shabana Azmi – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Performance in a Negative Role
Bobby Deol – Animal
Music Direction
Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson and Harshvardhan Rameshwar – Animal
Playback Singer (Male)
Bhupinder Babbal – Arjan Vailly for Animal
Playback Singer (Female)
Shilpa Rao – Chaleya for Jawan
Best Lyrics
Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal – Animal
Story (Original)
Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Story (Adapted)
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Jaskunwar Kohli and Vikas Divyakirti – 12th Fail
Debut Director
Karan Boolani – Thank You for Coming
Best Debut
Alizeh Agnihotri – Farrey
Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema
Hema Malini
Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
Jayantilal Gada
Outstanding Contribution to the Growth of Indian Cinema
Ajay Bijli
IIFA 2024 will conclude on September 29 with the exclusive, invitation-only IIFA Rocks. Artists such as Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao, and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will perform live for the audience.
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