New Delhi: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar will host the International Indian Film Festival (IIFA) 2024 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 28.
IIFA 2024 will be a three-day star-studded event 27 September To 29 September. The following events will take place on the first day, September 27 IIFA Utsavam; The second day, September 28, will be IIFA Awards; and will be performed on the last day, September 29 IIFA Rocks,
Shahid Kapoor is also all set to rock the stage with his performance in this star-studded series.
Shah Rukh Khan shared his thoughts with ANI about hosting the 24th edition of the IIFA Festival. He said, “IIFA is a celebration of Indian cinema that resonates across the world and it has been amazing to be a part of its journey over the years. I am looking forward to bringing alive the energy, passion and grandeur of IIFA once again as we gear up for an unforgettable celebration of Indian cinema this September.”
Following this, filmmaker Karan Johar also shared his excitement and deep personal connection with IIFA with ANI, saying, “For over two decades, IIFA has been an important part of my journey. My father, with his extensive industry experience and vision, was a key member of IIFA’s advisory board in its early years, contributing to its mission to celebrate Indian cinema.”
“His association with IIFA was a matter of immense pride, further cementing our family’s deep bond with the Indian film industry and its international reach. It is an absolute honour to rekindle the magic for an unprecedented third showcase on the iconic IIFA stage on September 27-29 with my dear friend Shah Rukh Khan,” Johar added.
This eagerly-awaited event will celebrate the best achievements of Indian cinema. The jury will comprise of industry stalwarts, critics and film experts who will thoroughly evaluate the cinematic achievements of the year.
Here is the complete list of nominees and exciting contests in various categories:
Best Picture
12th Fail – Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Animal – Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga
The love story of Rocky and Rani – Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta
Jawaan – Gauri Khan
The Story of True Love – Sajid Nadiadwala, Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora
Sam Bahadur – Ronnie Screwvala
Best direction
Amit Rai – OMG 2
Sandeep Reddy Vanga – Animals
Karan Johar – Rocky and Rani’s love story
Atlee – Jawan
Siddharth Anand – Pathan
Vidhu Vinod Chopra – 12th Fail
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Alia Bhatt – Rocky Aur Rani Ki Love Story
Rani Mukerji – Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway
Deepika Padukone – Pathan
Kiara Advani – The Story of True Love
Taapsee Pannu – Donkey
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Vikrant Massey – 12th Fail
Ranbir Kapoor – Animal
shahrukh khan – young
Ranveer Singh – Rocky Aur Rani Ki Love Story
Vicky Kaushal – Sam Bahadur
Sunny Deol – Gadar 2
Best Supporting Actor
Dharmendra – Rocky and Rani’s love story
Gajraj Rao – The Story of True Love
Tota Roy Chowdhary – The love story of Rocky and Rani
Anil Kapoor – Animal
Jaideep Ahlawat – An action hero
best Supporting Actress
Tripti Dimri – Animal
Geeta Agarwal Sharma – 12th Failed
Sanya Malhotra – Sam Bahadur
Jaya Bachchan – Rocky and Rani’s love story
Shabana Azmi – Rocky and Rani’s love story
Best Performance in a Negative Role
Bobby Deol – Animal
John Abraham – Pathan
Vijay Sethupathi – Young
Emraan Hashmi – Tiger 3
Yami Gautam – OMG 2
Best Music Direction
Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshvardhan Rameshwar – Animal
Pritam – The love story of Rocky and Rani
Vishal-Shekhar – Pathan
Anirudh Ravichander – Jawan
Sachin-Jigar – Zara Hatke Zara Bachke
Shantanu Moitra – 12th Fail
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Arijit Singh – Animal
Bhupinder Babbal – Animals
Vishal Mishra – Animal
Arijit Singh – Pathan
Diljit Dosanjh – Donkey
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Shreya Ghoshal – Animals
Shilpa Rao – Pathan
Shilpa Rao – Young
Shreya Ghoshal – Rocky and Rani’s love story
Deepthi Suresh – Young
