Lights! Camera! It’s IIFA! As Bollywood steals hearts worldwide, Abu Dhabi greets Bollywood stars with open arms. IIFA 2024 witnessed legendary stars Rekha and Shah Rukh Khan. New-age Bollywood heartthrobs Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, and Janhvi Kapoor made an unforgettable mark at IIFA 2024.

Indian pop stars Yo Yo Honey Singh, Badshah, and show stealer Karan Aujla also made a dazzling appearance at this year’s IIFA. Remember Karan Aujla? Think the latest catchy Bollywood song depicted by Vicky Kaushal’s amazing dance moves. Sorry Kaushal, Hrithik Roshan still is the king of dance in Bollywood.

IIFA 2024 Winners:

Best Picture: “Animal”

Best Male Lead: Shah Rukh Khan – “Jawan”

Best Female Lead: Rani Mukerji – “Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway”

Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra – “12th Fail”

Best Supporting Male: Anil Kapoor – “Animal”

Best Supporting Female: Shabana Azmi – “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” 

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: “Satranga” from “Animal”

Best Playback Singer (Male): Bhupinder Babbal, “Arjan Valley” – “Animal”

Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao, “Chaleya” – “Jawan”

Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema: Jayantilal Gada, Hema Malini

Achievement on Completing 25 Years in Cinema: Karan Johar

The love for Bollywood has erupted like wildfire in the Middle East. As if IIFA 2024 wasn’t evident enough, Saudi Arabia hosted Bollywood Stars in Mumbai for the launch of a new campaign to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s opening to tourists around the world.

“Spectacular Saudi” hosted prominent stars from the film industry to appreciate Saudi’s culture. Shraddha Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Suniel Shetty, Aditya Roy Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal were amongst the many Bollywood stars in attendance.

 

All Photos: APH Images.