 "IIFA 2018 highlights: Rekha performs to her classic hits; Karan Johar, Riteish Deshmukh's non-stop banter")
The prestigious International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) were held at the Siam Niramit Theatre in Bangkok, Thailand this year. This annual event, which has been all around the world since its inception in 2000 - from Dubai to Macau to Johannesburg, is arguably the most glamorous event of the Hindi film industry. The event was held in from 22 to 24 June and aired on Colors TV on 29 July. Like every year, the 2018 leg of the awards event had many memorable moments. Sridevi was posthumously-awarded for best actress and Rekha enthralled audience on the IIFA stage after nearly two decades. Here are some highlights from the teleacast: Hosts Riteish Deshmukh and Karan Johar entertained with non-stop banter
Our first host for the night, @Riteishd makes a grand entry for #IIFA2018.#NEXAIIFAAwards @NexaExperience @myntra #Woosh pic.twitter.com/WO5bb1zGqx
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Our second host, @karanjohar is not far behind to entertain us through the #IIFA2018 Awards. pic.twitter.com/qFOlXwfSpt
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Deshmukh made his entry into the event dressed as Ranveer Singh’s Allaudin Khilji in Padmaavat with a man wearing a Malik Kafur (Jim Sarbh) mask. A twist on the nepotism joke he made last year, Johar walked on stage followed by people wearing masks of all the new actors he has launched into Bollywood. Rekha dances to her classic hits
A once in a lifetime experience where all the stars couldn’t get over #RekhaJi’s performance. Thank you #RekhaJi for the most magical moment at #IIFA2018.#NEXAIIFAAwards #AmazingThailand @ColorsTV pic.twitter.com/AKZ2kuYUXZ
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Legendary actress Rekha, dressed in a pale pink anarkali, reclaimed the stage with performances on iconic hit numbers like ‘Salaam-E-Ishq’ and ‘In Ankhon ki Masti Mein’. Nearing the end, she was joined by Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon and Shraddha Kapoor, who also shook a leg with her. The actress did a curtain call along with the young actors. Varun, Ranbir, Arjun rock the stage with power-packed performances
So much more madness and fun on the other side of this break! Stay tuned to #IIFA2018 only on Colors. @Varun_dvn @karanjohar @ShraddhaKapoor #Rekha @IIFA #10SaalBemisaal pic.twitter.com/YcLk1zWtjQ
— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) July 29, 2018
Making our hearts race with their energetic performance!#IIFA2018 #NEXAIIFAAwards @EaseMyTrip #Woosh pic.twitter.com/h8pqksYQ0A
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Tan-Tana-Tan, our hero, @Varun_dvn is burning up the stage!#IIFA2018 #NEXAIIFAAwards @NexaExperience @myntra @EaseMyTrip pic.twitter.com/HKtqqDKo7m
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Swinging and swaying on the stage, you can’t miss @ShraddhaKapoor’s performance right now on @ColorsTV.#IIFA2018 #NEXAIIFAAwards @EaseMyTrip #Woosh pic.twitter.com/isWb6hqx3I
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Even Bobby Deol, who was seen in Race 3 recently, rocked the stage with a dance performance alongside Iulia Vantur. Ranbir Kapoor also danced to his songs from Rockstar like ‘Sadda Haq’ to, and also from Jagga Jasoos. Anupam Kher conferred with Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award
. @AnupamPKher shows us everyday how there can be no one like him. #IIFA2018 is honoured to present him with the award for Outstanding Achievement to Indian Cinema.#NEXAIIFAAwards @NexaExperience @EaseMyTrip @ColorsTV pic.twitter.com/Kn1uMzFg8z
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Anupam Kher, who will be seen as Manmohan Singh in the upcoming The Accidental Prime Minister, and has starred in many hit films of varying genres was presented the award for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
#Sridevi is, was and will always be the superstar! #IIFA2018 presents the award for Performance In A Leading Role - Female to #Sridevi for Mom.#NEXAIIFAAwards pic.twitter.com/e5qoFQyaUR
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Sridevi, who passed away this year was awarded the Best Actress award for her role in Mom. The award was accepted by her husband and filmmaker Boney Kapoor on her behalf.
. @irrfank takes home the #IIFA2018 award for Performance In A Leading Role - Male for his brilliant performance in Hindi Medium.#NEXAIIFAAwards @myntra @EaseMyTrip pic.twitter.com/wHBuWpMP5c
— IIFA (@IIFA) July 29, 2018
Irrfan Khan, currently seeking treatment for his neuroendocrine tumour, won the Best Actor award for Hindi Medium. Apart from that, Vidya Balan’s Tumhari Sulu bagged the Best Film award. Meher Vij was the Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Secret Superstar and Nawazuddin Siddiqui was the Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Mom.
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