Top 5 Unforgettable Moments And Complete Winners List (Image:IIFA)
The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2024 held in Abu Dhabi was a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema bringing veteran and talented actors on board. The three-day event which kicked off on September 27 brought together the who’s who of Bollywood that honoured outstanding achievements in the Indian film industry.
Now let’s delve into the top 5 moments of IIFA 2024:
Shah Rukh Khan’s Electrifying Arrival And Unmatching Charisma
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan‘s arrival on the green carpet was met with loud cheers and screams as he dressed in an all-black suit. King Khan greeted fans with his signature “Adaab,” and fans couldn’t contain their excitement making his arrival a truly unforgettable moment. He bagged the Best Actor award for his action-packed performance in “Jawan.” While receiving his award, SRK touched the feet of filmmaker Mani Ratnam and gave a warm hug to AR Rahman.
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Apart from that, Shah Rukh Khan danced to the evergreen song “Mere Mehaboob Mere Sanam” with Vicky Kaushal and also grabbed the eyes of the spectators through the duo’s ‘Oo Antava’ hilarious steps.
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— IIFA (@IIFA) September 28, 2024
It didn’t end there, while accepting his Best Singer for “Jawan,” Shilpa Rao sang the iconic song “Chaleya” from the film accompanied by Shah Rukh Khan and Kriti Sanon on stage. SRK danced on the spot, recreating some of the song’s memorable steps. The audience was enthralled by their impromptu performance and cheered for his magnificent and spontaneous performance.
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Hema Malini’s Outstanding Achievement Award
Bollywood legend Hema Malini received the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award presented by Shah Rukh Khan. The two shared a heartfelt hug on stage showcasing their special bond and respect. Hema Malini played a significant role in launching Shah Rukh Khan’s career casting him as the lead in her directorial debut, “Dil Aashna Hai” (1992). They reminisced about the moment and she talked about her journey in the Bollywood industry delivering an emotional speech.
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Rekha’s Graceful Performance
Veteran actress Rekha mesmerized the audience with her elegant performance proving age is just a number. Her beautiful ethnic dress and captivating dance moves left everyone in awe that her performance had been a catalyst for her unbeatable charisma and beauty. She performed straight for 20 minutes taking the audience to the golden era of her evergreen flicks.
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Shahid Kapoor’s Energetic And Electrifying Dance
Shahid Kapoor lit up the stage with his high-energy performance dedicating it to his mother, Neelima Azeem who is a classical dancer. He praised his mother, saying, “She’s a genius dancer… I’m happy I got some of her DNA.” Shahid’s performance was a tribute to his mother’s influence on his passion for dance and her career. He also recalled his debut experience watching Micheal Jacksons’ show in India and stated that he enjoys live dance performances.
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— IIFA (@IIFA) September 28, 2024
SRK and Rani Mukerji’s Joyful Celebration
Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji celebrated their wins by sitting together and sharing lighthearted conversations. SRK bagged Best Actor for “Jawan,” while Rani won Best Actress for “Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.” They even cheered for other actors and applauded their achievements with warm gestures.
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— IIFA (@IIFA) September 28, 2024
IIFA 2024 Winners:
1. Best Picture: Animal (Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga)
2. Direction: Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)
3. Best Actor (Female): Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway)
4. Best Actor (Male): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan)
5. Best Supporting Actor (Female): Shabana Azmi (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)
6. Best Supporting Actor (Male): Anil Kapoor (Animal)
7. Best Negative Role: Bobby Deol (Animal)
Other Awards:
1. Music Direction: Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal)
2. Playback Singer (Male): Bhupinder Babbal (Arjan Vailly – Animal)
3. Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao (Chaleya – Jawan)
The three-day celebration kicked off with IIFA Utsavam which is an event dedicated to the film industries held in Dubai. The IIFA 2024 ceremony was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Karan Johar who brought triple the charm and triple the fun to the stage. The three-day IIFA celebrations which started on September 27 will conclude on September 29 (today) with the exclusive IIFA Rocks, which is an ‘invitation-only’ event featuring live performances by popular artists like Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao, and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
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