The IIFA 2024 Awards ceremony was a glamorous celebration of Indian cinema, held in Abu Dhabi on September 28. The prestigious Best Film award went to “Animal,” featuring Ranbir Kapoor, with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and producer Bhushan Kumar accepting the accolade on behalf of the team. In the acting categories, Shah Rukh Khan took home the Best Actor award for his performance in “Jawan,” while Rani Mukerji was honored as Best Actress for her role as a determined mother in “Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.” Vidhu Vinod Chopra received the Best Director award for “12th Fail,” a biopic inspired by the life of IPS officer Manoj Sharma, portrayed by Vikrant Massey.
Shah Rukh Khan captivated the audience as the host of the evening, sharing the stage with co-hosts Vicky Kaushal and Karan Johar. The trio brought energy to the event by performing a dance to Shah Rukh’s hit song “Jhoome Jo Pathaan.” The highlight of the night was the announcement of the winners, celebrating the achievements of the film industry.
ICYDK, IIFA 2024 is a three-day event running from September 27 to September 29. The festivities began with IIFA Utsavam, focusing on the southern film industries, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, on the opening day. The second day saw appearances from stars like Karan Johar, Rekha, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal. The celebration will culminate on September 29 with the exclusive, invitation-only IIFA Rocks, featuring live performances from artists such as Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao, and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
