Abu Dhabi witnessed a spectacular showcase of Bollywood brilliance as the prestigious IIFA Awards 2023 unfolded over two nights, with IIFA Rocks taking place on May 26, followed by the main awards ceremony on May 27. The star-studded event saw the presence of renowned B-town celebrities such as Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, and Sara Ali Khan, among many others, who added to the grandeur of the occasion.

The winners’ list was nothing short of impressive, with some deserving performances taking center stage. Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt emerged as the Best Actor – Male and Female, respectively, for their outstanding portrayals in the films ‘Vikram Vedha’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. Ajay Devgn’s gripping thriller ‘Drishyam 2’ secured the award for Best Picture, while R Madhavan’s directorial venture ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ earned him the Best Director accolade.

Here is a comprehensive list of the winners at the IIFA Awards 2023:

1. Best Picture: ‘Drishyam 2’
2. Best Director: R Madhavan for ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’
3. Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): Hrithik Roshan for ‘Vikram Vedha’
4. Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt for ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’
5. Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Anil Kapoor for ‘JugJugg Jiyo’
6. Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Mouni Roy for ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’
7. Best Debut (Male): Babil Khan for ‘Qala’ and Shantanu Maheshwari for ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’
8. Best Debut (Female): Khushalii Kumar for ‘Dhokha: Round D Corner’
9. Best Playback Singer (Male): Arijit Singh for ‘Kesariya’ from ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’
10. Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal for ‘Rasiya’ from ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’
11. Best Music: Pritam Chakraborty for ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’
12. Best Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya for ‘Kesariya’ from ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’
13. Best Story (Original): Jasmeet K Reen and Parveez Sheikh for ‘Darlings’
14. Best Story (Adapted): Aamil Keeyan Khan and Abhishek Pathak for ‘Drishyam 2’
15. Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema: Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza for ‘Ved’
16. Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Kamal Haasan
17. Outstanding Achievement for Fashion in Cinema: Manish Malhotra

The IIFA Awards 2023 not only celebrated exceptional talent in the Indian film industry but also recognized the remarkable contributions made by individuals across various fields. With its glitzy affair and well-deserved recognition, the event left an indelible mark on the minds of attendees and fans alike, solidifying its position as one of the most anticipated awards ceremonies of the year.