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  • IIFA 2024: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji Share Joyful Moments After Big Win | People News

    Abu Dhabi: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji were spotted enjoying the post-win celebrations at the IIFA Awards 2024, sharing light-hearted conversations as they soaked in the excitement of the evening.

    The two Bollywood stars were all smiles as they celebrated their wins, spotted sitting together at the star-studded event.

    Rani Mukerji took home the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her emotionally charged performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his dynamic performance in Jawan, one of the biggest hits of the year.


    There was also a nostalgic moment for fans when Shah Rukh, Rani, and Karan Johar shared the stage together, with Rani stepping on stage, reminding fans of their iconic collaborations in the past.



    The second day of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2024 was a star-studded affair, held in Abu Dhabi. Bollywood’s biggest celebrities graced the event, including icons like Hema Malini, Rekha, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Vicky Kaushal, Shahid Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon.

    One of the major highlights of the night was Shah Rukh Khan, who not only hosted the event but also entertained the audience with his signature charm. Joining him on stage were Vicky Kaushal and Karan Johar, and together, they gave an electrifying performance on Shah Rukh’s hit song “Jhoome Jo Pathaan.”

    The three-day celebration kick-started on September 27 with IIFA Utsavam, an event dedicated to the southern film industries–Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

    IIFA 2024 will be concluded on September 29 with the exclusive, invitation-only IIFA Rocks. Artists such as Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will perform live for the audience.

  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Touches Mani Ratnam’s Feet At IIFA Utsavam 2024 – WATCH | People News

    New Delhi: The IIFA Utsavam 2024 was a star studded celebration with many celebrities gracing the event like Mani Ratnam, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, AR Rahman, Rana Daggubati, and Venkatesh Daggubati from South Indian and Bollywood cinema, but one moment. stood out to the most netizens. A video from the event is going viral on social media where Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, after presenting filmmaker Mani Ratnam with the Best Director award for his acclaimed film ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’, touched his feet in a heartfelt gesture of respect and admiration.

    Watch The Viral Video Here:


    The touching moment reflects Aishwarya’s deep reverence for her mentor and ‘guru.’ As she honored Ratnam on stage, the audience was visibly moved, celebrating not only his achievements but also the strong bond between the two artists.

    She also shared a candid moment with Mani Ratnam, expressing her deep respect for him. “I can’t even speak about his evolution as a maker because I have always respected him. So from the beginning, I just say I am very grateful that I got to work with him for my first movie. I was so honored that he asked me to be his Nandini in ‘Ponniyin Selvan’.”

    Also Read: IIFA Utsavam 2024 Winners: Mani Ratnam Wins Best Director, Nani Wins Best Actor Award


    The evening was a resounding success for ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’, which received multiple accolades. Aishwarya was honored with the Best Actress (Tamil) award for her captivating portrayal of Nandini, while Vikram took home the Best Actor (Tamil) award for his outstanding performance.

    As the night unfolded, the event underlined the rich tapestry of talent and creativity within the South Indian film industry, making IIFA Utsavam 2024 a memorable celebration of cinema.