IIFA 2024 winners: SRK, Rani Mukerji crowned Best Actors, Animal takes Best Film

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) honoured the best of Hindi cinema for the year 2023 on Saturday, September 28, in Abu Dhabi. Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Shabana Azmi, among others, won big at the star-studded event.
Shah Rukh Khan was presented with the Best Actor award for Atlee’s 2023 film Jawan. Mani Ratnam and A.R. Rahman presented the award to him. As he walked up on stage, Shah Rukh touched the film director’s feet and hugged Rahman.
In his acceptance speech, the actor thanked the other nominees: Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Vicky Kaushal, and Sunny Deol. “I think all of them were great, but I got an edge because people were happy that I worked after so long,” he said. In his witty style, Shah Rukh also thanked his wife, Gauri Khan, for spending so much on her husband. Gauri was the producer of Jawan.
Rani received a warm welcome from the audience as she entered the stage to receive the Best Actress award for her film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. She thanked them for being a “warm and wonderful” audience.
Film director Sandeep Reddy Vanga grabbed the Best Film trophy for his film Animal, which was headlined by Ranbir Kapoor. Anil Kapoor won the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the same film.
Best Film – Animal by Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Best Actor – Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan
Best Actress – Rani Mukerji, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway

Best Director – Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 12th Fail
Best Supporting Actor – Anil Kapoor, Animal
Best Supporting Actress – Shabana Azmi, Rocky Rani
Best Actor in a Negative Role – Bobby Deol, Animal
Best Story – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Best Story (Adapted) – 12th Fail
Best Music – Animal
Best Lyrics – Siddharth-Garima, “Satranga,” Animal
Best Singer (Male) – Bhupinder Babbal, “Arjan Valley,” Animal
Best Singer (Female) – Shilpa Rao, “Chaleya”
Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema – Jayantilal Gada, Hema Malini
Achievement on Completing 25 Years in Cinema – Karan Johar
The second day of the three-day festivities of IIFA also witnessed beautiful performances by actors like Rekha, Kriti Sanon, and Shahid Kapoor. The event will conclude on September 29 with IIFA Rocks.