Since it launched in 2000, with its very first edition held at the Millennium Dome in London, the International Indian Film Academy Awards — known as IIFA — has been an important milestone for the Indian film industry. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the splashiest and most extravagant awards events ever, to commemorate Indian cinema. It has developed into the ‘IIFA Weekend’ — a time when every Bollywood celebrity worth his/her salt jets off to whatever international location the event is set in that year, and on the agenda is a mix of business and pleasure. Stars meet with their fans, walk the red — sorry, green — carpet, perform on stage, and also tuck in some time to kick back and unwind. IIFA 2017 saw the scene of action move to New York (the 2016 edition had been held in Madrid). While there’s already been a plethora of glitzy events and star-sightings — including the IIFA Rocks performance by AR Rahman that brought the house down (no sign of the ingrates who attended his Wembley concert and demanded refunds because the majority of the songs were in “South Indian”, thank goodness) — the real business of the week will be the awards show held on the evening of Saturday, 15 July (the wee hours of Sunday morning for us in India). And the evening promises to be an interesting one indeed. On the anvil are performances that bring Bollywood’s best to the stage, with hosts Saif Ali Khan and Karan Johar providing the lively commentary for the show. [caption id=“attachment_3817915” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  The stars at IIFA 2017[/caption] And then of course, there are the awards themselves — meant to honour the most outstanding films and performances of the previous year. The Best Actor nominee list has heavyweights like Salman Khan (for Sultan), Shah Rukh Khan (Fan) and Amitabh Bachchan (Pink) as well as Shahid Kapoor (Udta Punjab) and Sushant Singh Rajput (MS Dhoni: The Untold Story). The Best Actress nominations include Anushka Sharma (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), Alia Bhatt (Udta Punjab and Dear Zindagi), Sonam Kapoor (Neerja), and Taapsee Panu (Pink). We predict a two-way fight between Sonam and Alia for the top prize. Meanwhile, vying for Best Film will be Neerja, Udta Punjab, Sultan, Pink, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. Who will triumph at IIFA 2017? What will turn out to be the best moments from the show? Stay tuned with Firstpost; we’re bringing you LIVE updates, as IIFA 2017 unravels in New York City.
IIFA 2017 As it happened: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Udta Punjab and Pink win top honours
Who will triumph at IIFA 2017? What will turn out to be the best moments from the show? Stay tuned with Firstpost; we’re bringing you LIVE updates, as IIFA 2017 unravels in New York City.
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With this we come the end of IIFA Awards 2017.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Style Icon of the Year: Alia Bhatt
Woman of the Year: Taapsee Pannu
Best Music Direction: Pritam for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Best Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya for Channa Mereya
Best Playback Singer (Male): Amit Mishra for Bulleya
Best Playback Singer (Female): Kanika Kapoor for ‘Da Da Dasse’ and Tulsi Kumar for ‘Soch Na Sake’
Best Performance in a Comic Role: Varun Dhawan for Dishoom
Best Performance in a Negative Role: Jim Sarbh for Neerja
Best Story: Ayesha Devitre Dhillon and Shakun Batra for Kapoor & Sons
Best Debutante (Female): Disha Patani for MS Dhoni: The Untold Story
Best Debutant (Male): Diljit Dosanjh for Udta Punjab
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Anupam Kher for MS Dhoni: The Untold Story
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Shabana Azmi for Neerja
Best Performance In a Leading Role (Male): Shahid Kapoor for Udta Punjab
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt for Udta Punjab
Best Picture: Neerja
Best Director: Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury for Pink
Best Director award goes to Aniruddha Row Chowdhury for Pink.
Best Director Award goes to #AniruddhaRoyChowdhury for #Pink #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 #IIFA @IIFA #NewYork pic.twitter.com/BbzjF6NhEm
— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) July 16, 2017
Neerja is awarded Best Picture of the year.
#Neerja is the best movie of the year! #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 #IIFA @IIFA #NewYork @foxstarhindi
— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) July 16, 2017
Alia Bhatt wins Best Performance in a Leading Role Female for Udta Punjab.
Best Actress @aliaa08 for #UdtaPunjab Congo #IIFAAwards2017 #IIFA #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 #RjAlok pic.twitter.com/ZwrzDZXVnI
— RJ ALOK (@OYERJALOK) July 16, 2017
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#ShahidKapoor is the best actor of the year for #UdtaPunjab #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 #IIFA @IIFA #NewYork pic.twitter.com/kIrVLDf7Rk
— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) July 16, 2017
Shabana Azmi wins Best Performance in a Supporting Role Female for Neerja.
Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor is setting the stage on fire with his moves!
. @shahidkapoor has set the stage on fire with his moves! Tune in tonight at 7PM on #IIFA2017 to watch the full performance! pic.twitter.com/vPJASRIGQJ
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) July 16, 2017
Anupam Kher wins Best Actor in a supporting role for MS Dhoni: The Untold Story
Best Performance in a Supporting Role Male - @AnupamPkher for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. #IIFA2017 pic.twitter.com/bo3ETMn3Ih
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 16, 2017
Ace musician @arrahman awarded for his 25 years of musical contribution. #IIFA2017 pic.twitter.com/arWnayUGZ8
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 16, 2017
Katrina and Varun Dhawan’s performances.
@Varun_dvn performed on various songs of his Dad David Dhawan's films.. 30 years in cinema #IIFAAwards2017 #IIFA #iifa2017 @ColorsTV #RjAlok pic.twitter.com/hIldKHRaU0
— RJ ALOK (@OYERJALOK) July 16, 2017
#KatrinaKaif sets #IIFAAwards2017 stage in fire with her performance. #IIFA2017 pic.twitter.com/KmlwzqXoKq
— News18 Movies (@News18Movies) July 16, 2017
Varun Dhawan’s performance underway. He reportedly got emotional after his act as it was dedicated to his father.
@Varun_dvn Amazing performance and speech given at #iifa2017 can’t wait for #Judaaa2!! pic.twitter.com/4zMDJFbmjh
— Paramita (@p_aro) July 16, 2017
Diljit Dosanjh wins Best Debutant award for Udta Punjab.
Award for Best Debutant - Male - @diljitdosanjh for Udta Punjab. #IIFA2017 pic.twitter.com/rfxB1AkzRl
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 16, 2017
Disha Patani wins Best Debutant award for MS Dhoni: The Untold Story
Award for Best Debutant - Female - @DishPatani for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. #IIFA2017 pic.twitter.com/VjIsT5Jmp9
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 16, 2017
Sneak peak into Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon’s performance.
Birthday girl Katrina Kaif performs to Kaala Chashma.
#KatrinaKaif gives a sizzling performance #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 #IIFA @IIFA #NewYork #KaalaChashma pic.twitter.com/K2NoYVWeze
— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) July 16, 2017
Katrina Kaif’s performance underway. Actress dances on her songs Afghan Jalebi and Galti Se Mistake.
Katrina Kaif performing at #IIFA2017 to #GaltiSeMistake & #AfghaniJalebi pic.twitter.com/pXdrkhUt9i
— Katrina Kaif Fans (@KatrinaKaifTeam) July 16, 2017
Jim Sarbh wins Best Performance in a negative role for Neerja.
#IIFA2017: 'नीरजा' के लिए जिम सार्भ को मिला बेस्ट नेगेटिव रोल का अवॉर्ड
— Zee Bharat (@ZeeBharatOFCL_) July 16, 2017
Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon’s performance underway at IIFA 2017.
Power packed performance by @itsSSR and @kritisanon together .. #IIFA #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 #RjAlok
— RJ ALOK (@OYERJALOK) July 16, 2017
Varun Dhawan wins IIFA 2017 award for Best comic actor!
#VarunDhawan wins best comic actor award for #Dhishoom #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 #IIFA @IIFA #NewYork @Varun_dvn pic.twitter.com/liA6ewTjrB
— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) July 16, 2017
Alia Bhatt finally walks the green carpet after her IIFA 2017 performance.
Makes a style statement each time she walks the carpet! Born to shine @aliaa08 looks like the ultimate beauty queen. #IIFA2017 pic.twitter.com/28XS0936Qm
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 16, 2017
Snippets from Alia Bhatt’s colourful performance, earlier in the awards show.
Pritam wins Best Music Direction for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
#IIFA2017 Best Music Direction award goes to Pritam for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2017
Taapsee Pannu accepts Women of the Year award from Preity Zinta during IIFA
Shahid Kapoor dances to ‘Gandi baat’ with Maniesh Paul.
Shahid Kapoor dancing! ???????????????????? @niharika176 #IIFA #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 pic.twitter.com/PhOrfAnGXj
— saleha???? (@saleharashid) July 16, 2017
Shahid Kapoor dances to ‘Gandi baat’ with Maniesh Paul.
Shahid Kapoor dancing! ???????????????????? @niharika176 #IIFA #IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 pic.twitter.com/PhOrfAnGXj
— saleha???? (@saleharashid) July 16, 2017
Alia and Varun on stage during Bhatt’s performance.
Shilpa Shetty on the green carpet.
The elegant @TheShilpaShetty looks like a masterpiece at the #IIFA2017 green carpet. pic.twitter.com/kkv8Buo8vM
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 16, 2017
Check out Salman Khan singing for the IIFA crowd at the awards.
Here you go @BeingSalmanKhan singing .. #IIFAAwards2017 pic.twitter.com/Y7CXgCPXnK
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 16, 2017
Those of us who are still in India, watch out for the detailed IIFA awards show at 7 pm on Colors.
Our very own Bhai is going to be entertaining you to no end today evening at 7:00 pm. #IIFA2017 @BeingSalmanKhan @ManishPaul03 pic.twitter.com/L7Tp1R5IV6
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) July 16, 2017
Kabir Khan and Mini Mathur at the green carpet.
The dynamic duo at the #IIFA2017 green carpet! @minimathur @kabirkhankk pic.twitter.com/epmdZMF4S7
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 16, 2017
Watch: Alia Bhatt pulls Varun Dhawan into performance.
#Watch: #AliaBhatt pulls in #VarunDhawan on the #BadrinathKiDulhania song at #IIFAAwards2017 #IIFARocks #IIFA2017 pic.twitter.com/sSrEmVeERc
— Jinnions (@jinnions) July 16, 2017
Meanwhile, AR Rahman walks the green carpet.
Powerhouse of talent, a man with indomitable spirit! 👏🏻🙏🏻Music legend @arrahman at the @IIFA Awards Green Carpet. #IIFA2017 @ErosNow pic.twitter.com/JdmxWNjIHw
— Eros Innovation (@ErosInnovation) July 16, 2017
In a suprising move, for the Best Singer female category there were only 3 nominations, and two of those have won the award.
Tulsi Kumar for Airlift and Kanika Kumar for Udta Punjab. Neha Bhasin missed out.
#IIFA2017 Best Playback singer - Female award goes to Tulsi Kumar for Airlift and @TheKanikakapoor for Udta Punjab.
— Amar Ujala (@AmarUjalaNews) July 16, 2017
Here’s what Salman Khan said on the IIFA green carpet.
#Watch: #SalmanKhan talks to the waiting media at the #IIFAAwards2017 green carpet! #IIFARocks #IIFA2017 pic.twitter.com/5VgltOex2p
— Jinnions (@jinnions) July 16, 2017
Salman Khan chats with hosts at the Green carpet.
The actor who redefines grandeur! His aura spells magic on the #IIFA2017 green carpet! @BeingSalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/VFE0yXbeD4
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 16, 2017
Salman Khan finally walks the green carpet.
.@BeingSalmanKhan snapped at #IIFA2017 Green Carpet! RT if you were dying to see him! pic.twitter.com/zUTIC0kxEl
— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) July 16, 2017
Watch Alia Bhatt’s performance below.
#IIFA2017 #IIFAAwards2017 1st act! @aliaa08 entertains all! #AliaBhatt pic.twitter.com/yMj23KPqVI
— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) July 16, 2017
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