The prestigious International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2024 was nothing short of a spectacular affair, as Bollywood’s most celebrated stars gathered under the dazzling lights of Abu Dhabi to honour the finest achievements in cinema. Hosted by the charismatic Shah Rukh Khan alongside the ever-charming Vicky Kaushal, the event proved to be a magical night filled with laughter, heartfelt moments, and electrifying performances.
Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as Bollywood’s "King of Romance," not only enchanted the audience with his impeccable wit and presence but also took home the coveted Best Actor award for his performance in Jawan. His humility and grounded persona, even after decades of unparalleled success, left fans in awe. Adding to the star-studded night, Rani Mukerji, known for her depth and range as an actress, was awarded Best Actress for her poignant portrayal in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, cementing her place as one of Bollywood’s finest.
The celebration did not stop there, as the awards night continued to highlight the best cinematic accomplishments from both Hindi and South Indian cinema. The coveted Best Film award went to Animal, a testament to the film’s gripping narrative and powerful performances. Meanwhile, Vidhu Vinod Chopra bagged the Best Director award for his work in 12th Fail, marking another feather in the cap of a distinguished career.
Here’s a complete list of winners from IIFA 2024:
Bollywood Highlights:
- Best Film: Animal – Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishna Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga
- Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra – 12th Fail
- Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan – Jawan
- Best Actress: Rani Mukerji – Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway
- Best Supporting Actor: Anil Kapoor – Animal
- Best Supporting Actress: Shabana Azmi – Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
- Best Performance in a Negative Role: Bobby Deol – Animal
- Best Music Direction: A team comprising Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshvardhan Rameshwar – Animal
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Bhupinder Babbal for Arjan Valley – Animal
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao for Chaleya – Jawan
- Outstanding Achievements in Indian Cinema: Hema Malini
- Debut of the Year: Alizeh Agnihotri
- Best Story: Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan, Sumit Roy – Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
- Best Song: Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal – Satranga – Animal
South Indian Cinema Excellence:
The IIFA Awards 2024 was not just about Bollywood. The stars of South Indian cinema also shone brightly, with Aishwarya Rai and Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan taking centre stage. The historical epic, which captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, bagged several accolades, including Best Actress for Aishwarya Rai and Best Director for Mani Ratnam.
Tamil Cinema:
- Best Film: Jailer
- Best Director: Mani Ratnam – Ponniyin Selvan 2
- Best Actress: Aishwarya Rai – Ponniyin Selvan 2
- Best Actor: Vikram Chiyan – Ponniyin Selvan 2
Telugu Cinema:
- Best Film: Dasara
- Best Director: Anil Ravipudi – Bhavvant Kesari
- Best Actress: Mrunal Thakur – Hi Nanna
- Best Actor: Nani – Dasara
Malayalam Cinema:
- Best Film: 2018: Everyone is a Hero
- Best Director: Jeo Baby – Kaithal: The Core
- Best Actress: Anaswara Rajan – Neru
- Best Actor: Tovino Thomas – 2018: Everyone is a Hero
Kannada Cinema:
- Best Film: Katerya
- Best Director: Tharun Kishore Sudhir – Katerya
- Best Actress: Rukmini Vasanth – Sapta Sagardaache Ello: Side A
- Best Actor: Rakshit Shetty – Sapta Sagardaache Ello: Side A
