IIFA Awards 2023. Brahmastra and Gangubai Kathiawadi dominated IIFA, won maximum awards, see full list of winners

The 23rd edition of IIFA (International Indian Film Academy Awards) is in the news, which was held last night in Abu Dhabi, Dubai. Many Indian stars participated in this spectacular award show. Filled with glam and glitter, the IIFA Awards started with a bang and ended with several big names winning the show. Actors Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal co-hosted the show. The list of winners has come to the fore amid discussions on social media.

Best Actor and Best Actress Award

Actor Hrithik Roshan received the IIFA Best Actor Award. He was given this award for his performance in the film ‘Vikram Veda’. Whereas, actress Alia Bhatt won the IIFA Best Actress Award for her film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. For information, let us tell you that due to ill health of Nana, Alia could not attend the IIFA Awards. Apart from this, Hrithik gave a great speech after winning the awards, which is being discussed a lot.

best singer and songwriter

Bollywood’s finest playback singer Arijit Singh bagged the IIFA Award for Best Singer – Male for the song ‘Kesariya’. Since Arijit was not present at the ceremony, Pritam Chakraborty received the award on his behalf. Whereas, singer Shreya Ghoshal received the IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song Rasiya from ‘Brahmastra’. Let me tell you, both these songs of Brahmastra were blockbusters and are still on people’s lips.

Best Supporting Actor and Actress Award

The best supporting actor award went to Anil Kapoor for his role in the film ‘Jug Jug Jio’. At the same time, the Best Supporting Actress Award was given to Mouni Roy for her role in the film ‘Brahmastra Part 1’.

Best Debut Actor and Actress

The Best Debut Actor award went to Babil Khan, son of late Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan. Debutant Babil shared it with actor Shantanu Maheshwari. Shantanu made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. The performances of both Babil and Shantanu were highly appreciated by the audience. Whereas, the Best Debut Actress award was given to Khushali Kumar for the film ‘Dhokha’ Around the Corner.

See full list here

best movie: Drishyam 2

Best Director: R Madhavan (Rocketry: The Nambi Effect)

Best Actress in a Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Hrithik Roshan for Vikram Vedha

Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Female): Mouni Roy for Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Anil Kapoor for Jug Jug Jio

Outstanding Achievement for Fashion in Cinema: Manish Malhotra

Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Kamala hasan

Best Adapted Story: Amil Keyan Khan and Abhishek Pathak for Drishyam 2

Best Original Story: Parvez Shaikh and Jasmeet Reen for Darlings

Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema: Marathi film Ved directed by Riteish Deshmukh

Best Debut (Male): Shantanu Maheshwari for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Babil Khan for Kala

Best Debut (Female): Khushali Kumar (Dhoka Around the Corner)

Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal for the song Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva Ke Rasiya

Best Playback Singer (Male): Arjit Singh for the song Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’s Kesariya

Best Music Direction: Pritam for Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

Best Lyricist: Brahmastra: Part One – Amitabh Bhattacharya to sing Shiva’s Kesariya

Best Cinematography: Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Screenplay: Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Dialogue: Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Choreography for Title Track: Maze 2

Best Sound Design: Maze 2

Best Editing: Drishyam 2

Best Special Effects (Scene): Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

Best Background Score: Vikram Vedha

Best Sound Mixing: monica o my darling