The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) is back with the 19th edition and this year it is being held at Bangkok, Thailand. The three-day extravaganza is coming to an end with the winners being announced in just a few hours. From green carpet to winners list and dance performances, here are the live updates of IIFA Awards 2018.
Best Actor AwardAnd the Best Actor Award goes to Irrfan Khan for Hindi Medium. He was competing with Ranbir Kapoor for Jagga Jasoos, Adil Hussain for Mukti Bhawan, Rajkummar Rao for Newton and Akshay Kumar for Toilet - Ek Prem Katha.
Best Story AwardAmit Masukar won the Best Story Award for the film Newton, beating Siddharth-Garima for Toilet - Ek Prem Katha and Suresh Triveni and Tumhari Sulu. Dia Mirza and Colors COO Raj Nayak presented the award to Amit.
Here's gold for a tale to remember, the award for Best Story goes to Amit Masurkar #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/kiuITxjxDm
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
Saket Chaudhary has won the Best Director Award for Hindi Medium, starring Irrfan Khan. The other nominated directors in the category are Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari for Bareilly Ki Barfi, Anurag Basu for Jagga Jasoos, Amit V Masurkar for Newton and Suresh Triveni for Tumhari Sulu.
Best Actress awardSridevi won Best Actress Award for her role in Mom. Her husband Boney Kapoor received the award on her behalf. Alia Bhatt for Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Zaira Wasim for Secret Superstar, Bhumi Pednekar for Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and Vidya Balan for Tumhari Sulu were also nominated in the category.
Best Film AwardAnd the award for Best Film goes to Vidya Balan starrer Tumhari Sulu. The film was competing with Bareilly Ki Barfi, Hindi Medium, Newton and Toilet - Ek Prem Katha to win the award.
Rekha takes to stage after 20 yearsThe most awaited performance of the night is finally here. Rekha has performed with the same grace she did years ago in Umrao Jaan. This might be her first performance in 20 years, but she still has the charm and grace. Watch Rekha's performance video below:
Of sheer grace and elegance, our very own #UmraoJaan of Bollywood #RekhaJi leaves no stone unturned while performing. #IIFA2018. pic.twitter.com/bNsYV7YZyB
— Rishtey Cineplex (@rishteycineplex) June 24, 2018
Evergreen, breathtakingly beautiful, and forever redefining grace! Here's welcoming the queen of Bollywood #Rekhaji on the stage of #Iifa2018 @IIFA pic.twitter.com/NaPVrpKlOj
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
Late actress Sridevi honoured for her contribution to Indian cinema. Boney Kapoor received the award on her behalf, while Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor supported Boney.
Anupam Kher received the outstanding achievement award in Indian cinema.
Ranbir Kapoor has made a Rockstar entry for his performance. From Balam Pichkari to Sadda Haq to Bulleya, the actor sure knows how to set the stage on fire. Watch all the videos of his performances below:
And now for the ROCKSTAR performance of this starry night! Presenting to you the reason for many racing heart beats- #RanbirKapoor on the stage of #IIFA2018 ! @IIFA pic.twitter.com/oL4iXhEo5N
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
#RanbirKapoor knows the way to your heart, doesn't he? Here's a glimpse of his performance at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/OTtwKANrRC
— Rishtey Cineplex (@rishteycineplex) June 24, 2018
[Video] Ranbir Kapoor performing at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/onM2NoYQIb
— RanbirKapoorUniverse (@RanbirKUniverse) June 24, 2018
[Video] Ranbir Kapoor performing at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/8iZzerW1OW
— RanbirKapoorUniverse (@RanbirKUniverse) June 24, 2018
It's time for another energetic performance. Shraddha Kapoor set the stage on fire and showed her killer moves by performing to the tunes of Humma Humma song from her movie Ok Janu. Watch her showing the moves below:
No one slays on stage quite like @ShraddhaKapoor ! We couldn’t get enough of her killer moves at #IIFA2018 tonight! @IIFA pic.twitter.com/iEIHPPfrNy
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
Another deserving award for Secret Superstar. Meher Vij takes home Best Supporting Actress award for Secret Superstar, beating Seema Pahwa for Bareilly Ki Barfi and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Tabu for Golmaal Again and Neha Dhupia for Tumhari Sulu. Varun Dhawan and Radhika Apte presented the award.
Playback singers awardArijit Singh won best playback singer male award for Hawayein song from Jab Harry Met Sejal and Meghna Mishra won best playback singer female award for Secret Superstar.
An angelic voice that has broken into all of our Bollywood playlists, the award for Playback Singer - Female goes to @_meghnamishra_ #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/zHWQ37ujjY
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
The Lyrics of 'Mere Rashke Qamar' have made the piece a timeless classic. @manojmuntashir wins the #IIFA2018 for weaving his magic with words pic.twitter.com/j2VQRF5ndi
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
Another energetic performance. Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon raise the energy level by performing on Tune Mari Entriyaan. Watch their performance below:
Energy levels are bound to go through the roof when these two take the stage! @arjunk26 and @kritisanon at #Iifa2018 @iifa pic.twitter.com/c5fEqDvWaY
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
. @kritisanon & @arjunk26 performance has given us some serious on-stage chemistry goals! #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/AvFkhyvZFy
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
Konkona Sensharma receives the award for Best Debutante Director for A Death In The Gunj, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui receives the award for best male actor in supporting role for Mom.
IIFA WinnersAmaal Mallik bagged the award for Best Music Director for the movie Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Kriti Sanon, on the other hand, won the Most Stylish Icon award.
Bobby Deol performs with Iulia VânturRace 3 actor Bobby Deol and Iulia Vântur brought the house down with their energetic performance.
They have got us grooving right with them! @thedeol and #IuliaVantur setting the stage on fire with their perforamnce at #Iifa2018 @IIFA pic.twitter.com/cifnVHPwxd
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
Veteran actress Rekha walks the green carpet. The evergreen beauty of Indian cinema is set to perform on stage tonight.
Rekha ji lights up the green carpet with her timeless beauty! #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/TJjeM6U7DH
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
One of the much-awaited performances of the night was by Varun Dhawan. The actor set the stage on fire with his energetic performance to his popular songs, including Tamma Tamma. Watch his performance below:
The ‘Tamma Tamma’ boy @Varun_dvn is here to get the party started! #Iifa2018 pic.twitter.com/E5J0lxqHxR
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
Finally! Sanju actor Ranbir Kapoor is in the house. Dressed in a black suit, Ranbir is looking handsome as ever.
Ranbir Kapoor on #IIFA2018 green carpet pic.twitter.com/uZE8DWI6Pu
— Ranbir Kapoor Daily (@RanbirDaily) June 24, 2018
Kartik Aaryan is the first performer of the night. The actor, who hosted IIFA Rocks 2018, has performed to his hit songs and Salman Khan's blockbuster hit Swag se Swagat. Watch the video below:
Our first dhamakedar performance for the night! @TheAaryanKartik #iifa2018 @IIFA pic.twitter.com/nFHdC2FXPd
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
IIFA Awards 2018 begins. Host Riteish Deshmukh is the new the Alauddin Khalji. Dressed as Khilji, Riteish makes a promising entry. Co-host Karan Johar also arrives on the stage.
When the show starts like this, you know the evening is worth looking forward to! @karanjohar @Riteishd#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/x814Tt4HqE
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
And there he is! Our host for the evening @Riteishd!#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/vzE6G7c5bq
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer are in the house. Konkana Sensharma and Rahul Bose make a dashing entry at the IIFA green carpet.
Graceful in green, @konkanasen has a way with the cameras! #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/mHp7onKJuz
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
. @RahulBose1 adds a dash of charm to the green carpet this evening. #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/WTdwAUPn0y
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
Late Sridevi's husband Boney Kapoor arrived at IIFA with politician Amar Singh.
Here's welcoming @SrideviBKapoor and @AmarSinghTweets on to the #IIFA2018 Green Carpet. pic.twitter.com/dEddMo5rLN
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
Handsome Arjun Kapoor looking stunning with legendary actor Anupam Kher and stunning Shraddha Kapoor.
Simple yet smart! @arjunk26 looking sharp. #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/mJIfZ4CHQG
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
The legendary actor @AnupamPKher spotted along with @arjunk26 and @ShraddhaKapoor on the #IIFA2018 Green Carpet! pic.twitter.com/KwCmmyLI3g
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
Here it is. Ayushmann Khurrana looking dapper in a white suit and black pants
. @ayushmannk at his suave best! #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/1ayIvZ1ehR
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
Evergreen Anil Kapoor looking dapper as he is seen posing with the stunning Shraddha Kapoor. Nawazuddin Siddiqui also arrived at IIFA Awards.
.@ShraddhaKapoor and @AnilKapoor are all smiles as their shine through their way on the green carpet of #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/EmivlNDP0G
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
. @Nawazuddin_S looking dapper in his Green Carpet attire for #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/MdiHQ4Mc4j
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
Gorgeous Shraddha Kapoor makes a stunning entry at IIFA Awards green carpet. She is looking stunning in a pink and red gown.
This is how @ShraddhaKapoor arrived at the main event! ?❤#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/YwS4K8pRFQ
— Shraddha Daily (@ShraddhaxDaily) June 24, 2018
. @ShraddhaKapoor you cutie patootie! ? #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/Ic4v04ZiOU
— Shraddha Daily (@ShraddhaxDaily) June 24, 2018
Actress Kriti Sanon looked gorgeous as she arrived at IIFA green carpet. She will be performing at IIFA tonight. Check out the stunning Kriti and her beautiful gown below.
@kritisanon at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/80IsvsjNih
— Kriti Sanon Russia (@KritiSanon1000) June 24, 2018
Race 3 actor Bobby Deol, Sonu Ke Tittu Ki Sweety actor Kartik Aaryan, Secret Superstar actor Zaira Wasim, actor Adil Hussain and Jagga Jasoos director Anurag Basu are the first few celebrities to walk the green carpet.
And we have @TheAaryanKartik making his debut on the green carpet of #IIFA2018 tonight! @IIFA pic.twitter.com/Qbwmko55LI
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018
They say it right, all good things come in small packages!#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/gFiBOUhY11
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018
Director @basuanurag and actor @_AdilHussain are among the first to grace the green carpet at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/OW9Oj889Vw
— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018