Highlights
The IIFA Awards 2024 have revealed their most awaited winners in the popular category. Organized in association with the Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism and under the auspices of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, this spectacular awards ceremony celebrates the cinema’s finest talents. This year’s winners from Jawan to Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway reflect the very best of Bollywood talent with performances by Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji respectively.
The 2024 IIFA Awards: A Celebration of Indian Cinema
The 24th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards held in Abu Dhabi presented the glamor and spirit of Indian cinema awarding the best in cinema. Brands like Sobha Realty, NEXA, Maisour, and Signature Finest Cardamom Seeds make this awards night one of the most prestigious film awards across the globe.
A Star-Studded Affair Under Royal Patronage
The event which took place this year under the patronage of UAE Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, was attended by some of the premier talents in Indian cinema. It was a night to reign, of joy and triumph of the best performances, movies and talents that the Bollywood industry has to offer.
Top Honors in the Popular Categories
- Best Picture: Animal, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Pranay Reddy Vanga
- Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra for 12th Fail
- Best Actor (Male): Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan
- Best Actor (Female): Rani Mukerji for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway
- Best Supporting Actor (Male): Anil Kapoor for Animal
- Best Supporting Actor (Female): Shabana Azmi for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
- Best Negative Role: Bobby Deol for Animal
Musical Excellence Recognized
- Best Music Director: A collaboration between Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, and others for Animal
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Bhupinder Babbal for “Arjan Vailly” in Animal
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao for “Chaleya” in Jawan
Looking Forward to IIFA’s Silver Jubilee
With IIFA celebrating Silver Jubilee in 2025, this is the 24th edition where yet another milestone has been scripted. This festival remains the benchmark for celebrating the best of Indian cinema and the world is already waiting for the next edition.
