The grand celebration of IIFA Awards 2024 in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, was an electrifying event. Over three days, stars from Bollywood to South Cinema gathered, with numerous iconic moments making fans emotional. These moments went viral. Let's take you through some of the special highlights.
The most handsome and charming host of the IIFA Awards, Shah Rukh Khan, won everyone's heart not just with his pleasing personality but also with his graceful manners. He personally came down to take Hema Malini to the stage, bowing his head to greet her.
Speaking of Shah Rukh, there's never enough to say. He was seen touching the feet of director Mani Ratnam. He even stopped to shake hands with the driver who ferried him to the event. Shah Rukh gave a fun dance performance with Vicky Kaushal to the song 'Mere Mehboob', and was seen holding Rani Mukherjee's saree pallu. Throughout the event, Shah Rukh remained in the spotlight.
Just when fans were already over the moon with Shah Rukh's charm, he did something even more surprising. He presented a special achievement award to Karan Johar for completing 25 years in the industry, catching Johar completely off-guard. Karan got so emotional that he hugged Vicky on stage and couldn't resist touching Shah Rukh's feet.
No conversation about iconic moments is complete without mentioning veteran actress Rekha. At this year's IIFA, Rekha set the stage on fire with her classical moves on 'Piya Tose Naina Lage Re'. Dazzling in a pink lehenga, she captivated everyone's attention.
Bobby Deol made a rocking comeback with Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal'. His portrayal of the villain Abrar was so impactful that he received the IIFA award for Best Actor in a Negative Role. Overwhelmed with emotion, Bobby was comforted and kissed on the lips by his wife Tanya as they sat together.
In a viral scene from the movie, Bobby was seen balancing a glass on his head while dancing. When he took the stage at IIFA, the audience wouldn't let him leave without repeating his iconic move, driving fans wild.
Talking about iconic moments wouldn't be complete without mentioning Aishwarya Rai. She was honored with the Best Actress award for her role in 'Ponniyin Selvan 2'. Upon receiving the award, she touched the feet of her director Mani Ratnam, seeking his blessings. Besides 'Ponniyin Selvan', Aishwarya has also worked with Ratnam in 'Raavan'.
Aishwarya was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya throughout the event. The mother-daughter duo made quite an impression. When asked about her daughter during a media talk, Aishwarya confidently proclaimed, "She's my daughter, she stays with me."