IIFA Awards 2018: Tumhari Sulu judged Best Film; Irrfan Khan, Sridevi win Best Actor awards for Hindi Medium, MOM

Tumhari Sulu wins Best Film Award at IIFA 2018

Yay!!!!congratulations to us ... team #tumharisulu 👊👊👊❤️❤️❤️ @IIFA https://t.co/vgCT2fqe3M

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) June 24, 2018

Watch: Rekha performs on stage after 20 years

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

— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018

Meher Vij wins Best Performance in a Supporting Role for Secret Superstar

A well-deserved win for her Performance in a Supporting Role - Female, @kokodiaries #IIFA2018#Woosh pic.twitter.com/NQMTm4CP0K

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Nawazuddin Siddiqui wins Best Actor in a Supporting Role

For the film Mom.

The award for Performance in a Supporting Role - Male is picked up by @Nawazuddin_S #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/rPgZJrCYFv

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Ranbir Kapoor flies onto the IIFA 2018 stage with an air guitar

[Video] Ranbir Kapoor performing at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/bsopteEVKe

— Ranbir Kapoor Universe (@RanbirKUniverse) June 24, 2018

Badrinath Ki Dulhania wins Best Music

A great story needs great melody. The award for Music Direction goes to @AmaalMallik @tanishkbagchi @AkhilNasha for Badrinath Ki Dulhania #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/QKI1Q66kOf

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Konkona Sen Sharma wins Best Debut Director for A Death in The Gunj

Breaking her way into the big leagues with her directorial artistry, the award for Debut - Director is picked up by @konkonas #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/u4FfZc2yUl

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Badrinath Ki Dulhania bags Best Music award at IIFA 2018

Badri fever still running high! #BadrinathKiDulhania bags the Best Music award at #IIFA2018!❤️ @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 @Varun_dvn @aliaa08 @ShashankKhaitan @foxstarhindi @AmaalMallik @tanishkbagchi @AkhilNasha @TSeries

— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) June 24, 2018

Kriti Sanon wins Style Icon of the year

Rekha Mishra wins Playback Singer (Female) award for Secret Superstar

Arijit Singh wins Best Singer for ‘Hawayein’ from Jab Harry Met Sejal

His sweet serenades have tugged at our hearts once again, the award for Playback Singer - Male goes to Arijit Singh for Hawayein. #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/lCeUeqicAH

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon perform to songs from their films

. @kritisanon & @arjunk26 performance has given us some serious on-stage chemistry goals! #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/AvFkhyvZFy

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Manoj Muntashir wins Best Lyrics award for ‘Mere Rashke Qamar’ from Baadshaho

Amaal Malik wins award for Best Music Director for Badrinath Ki Dulhania

**​**While there hasn’t been an official announcement yet, Armaan Malik revealed on Twitter that his brother Amaal Malik won the Best Director Award for Badrinath Ki Dulhania.

You’re the one I’ve always looked up to.. here’s to many more accolades and greater heights. Love you bhai ♥️🤩🏆 #MyFirstHero @AmaalMallik 🙏🏻😇#IIFA #IIFAAwards2018 #BestMusicAlbum #AmaalMallik pic.twitter.com/MtneDlNs3w

— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) June 24, 2018

Anil Kapoor and Rekha watch the IIFA Awards 2018 unfold

What would Indian cinema be without legends like Rekha and @AnilKapoor #IIFA2018 #NEXAIIFAAwards pic.twitter.com/8ANXp7CTXs

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Watch: Bobby Deol performs to ‘Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela’

Bobby Deol and Iulia Vantur perform on stage

Rekha arrives on the green carpet ahead of her IIFA 2018 performance

Rekha ji lights up the green carpet with her timeless beauty! #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/TJjeM6U7DH

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

More snippets from Varun Dhawan’s performance

Give him a stage and he will set it on fire!@Varun_dvn rocks the #IIFA2018 night with his power-packed performance. pic.twitter.com/bogLMJHAp5

— Colors Cineplex (@Colors_Cineplex) June 24, 2018

Kartik Aryan wears a metallic suit for his debut performance at IIFA 2018

. @TheAaryanKartik dance moves have got us grooving! #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/x1OdLqKMeR

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Watch: Varun Dhawan performs to Tamma Tamma Loge

The ‘Tamma Tamma’ boy @Varun_dvn is here to get the party started! #Iifa2018 pic.twitter.com/E5J0lxqHxR

— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018

Ranbir Kapoor is followed by Rishi Kapoor on the green carpet

Both the Kapoors chose to wear black suits.

Bollywood's 'chintu', superstar @chintskap glorifies the green carpet. #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/kbXNBPocUD

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Ranbir Kapoor finally arrives on the green carpet

Ranbir’s film Sanju releases later this week on 29 June.

Hold your heart, ladies! Here's #Sanju a.k.a #RanbirKapoor at the #IIFA2018 Green Carpet. pic.twitter.com/Py2744gW96

— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018

Radhika Apte opts for a sheer-mesh blue gown

Bedazzling in blue, @radhika_apte is owning that gown at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/I4rPMcL2my

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

IIFA Awards 2018 is about to begin

…with Riteish Deshmukh enterting the venue

And there he is! Our host for the evening @Riteishd!#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/vzE6G7c5bq

— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018

Konkona Sen Sharma opts for a green lehenga for IIFA 2018

Flaunting happy greens along with a smile that could kill, here's @konkonas on the #IIFA2018 Green Carpet! pic.twitter.com/ahp9pknUhT

— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018

Arjun Kapoor accessorises with a bow-tie and a pop of colour 

Simple yet smart! @arjunk26 looking sharp. #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/mJIfZ4CHQG

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Kriti Sanon sports a metallic gown

Indeed a fairy tale moment for @kritisanon on the #IIFA2018 Green Carpet, right? We love her look, what about you? pic.twitter.com/vAzlvKYnVV

— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018

Watch all the IIFA 2018 action LIVE on their Facebook page:

Nawazuddin Siddiqui breaks the black code

.. in a sleek brown suit for the IIFA 2018

. @Nawazuddin_S looking dapper in his Green Carpet attire for #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/MdiHQ4Mc4j

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Anil Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor strike a pose

Kartik Aryan meets his fans

Sonu ke IIFA ki Fan following! #IIFA2018@TheAaryanKartik pic.twitter.com/WBuXDNQSoJ

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Shraddha Kapoor’s look for the IIFA Awards 2018

Anurag Basu and Adil Hussein arrive on the green carpet

Director @basuanurag and actor @_AdilHussain are among the first to grace the green carpet at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/OW9Oj889Vw

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Bobby Deol steps into Shahid Kapoor’s shoes

As Shahid Kapoor backed out from performing for IIFA 2018, Bobby Deol stepped in. This will be an onstage performance for the Race 3 star after a long gap. Here he seems to be following the theme of the night: Black. 

@thedeol slaying it in his classy suit! #IIFA2018#IIFA pic.twitter.com/cVrlIr7j2y

— Colors Cineplex (@Colors_Cineplex) June 24, 2018

Zaira Wasim in an all-black ensemble

They say it right, all good things come in small packages!#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/gFiBOUhY11

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Karthik Aryan at the IIFA 2018 green carpet

Can’t take our eyes off @TheAaryanKartik!😍#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/wP16V1mVH1

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Red carpet action begins at IIFA 2018

Celebrities are all set to arrive at the red carpet to kick off the awards ceremony. Here’s what the IIFA Award looks like:

The most awaited star studded night of the year is about to begin! We are ready to bring you all the LIVE updates from the green carpet of #IIFA2018 @IIFA pic.twitter.com/1Z8C7NDjSL

— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) June 24, 2018

Rehearsals are underway for the performances at IIFA 2018

Shraddha Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Bobby Deol and Rekha are all set to perform at IIFA 2018.

hero ❤️😍 @Varun_dvn #IIFA2018 https://t.co/7OBcy9dpoB pic.twitter.com/61u33U9LSd

— Varun Wellwishers (@VWellwishers) June 24, 2018

Top contenders for the Awards

Firstpost’s top contenders are:

– Newton for Best Film

– Ashwini Iyer Tiwari for Best Director

– Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sulu for Best Actor (Female)

– Irrfan Khan in Hindi Medium for Best Actor (Male)

See full list of predictions here .

Everything that’s been happening at Bangkok, Thailand in a run up to the IIFA Awards 2018

A sneak peak of what went down at IIFA Rocks 2018

IIFA Rocks was one sensational night of Bollywood at its best!#IIFA2018 #NEXAIIFAAwards #IIFARocks pic.twitter.com/WztR0WdnWk

— IIFA (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

Here’s the complete list of winners in the technical awards category:

Best Playback Singer (Male): Arijit Singh, ‘Hawayein’ (Jab Harry Met Sejal)

Best Playback Singer (Female): Meghna Mishra, ‘Main Kaun Hoon’ (Secret Superstar)

Best Background Score: Pritam Chakraborty, Jagga Jasoos

Best Lyrics: Nusrat Fateh Ali, A1 Melody Fana & Manoj Muntashir, ‘Mere Rashke Qamar’ (Baadshaho)

Best Choreography: Vijay Ganguly and Ruel Dausan Varindani, Jagga Jasoos

Best Special Effects: NY VFXWALA, Jagga Jasoos

Best Screenplay: Nitesh Tiwari and Shreyas Jainas, Bareilly Ki Barfi

Best Dialogues: Hitesh Kewalya, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

Best Editing: Venkat Mathew, Newton

Best Cinematography – Marcin Laskawiec, Tiger Zinda Hai

Best Sound Design – Dileep Subramaniam and Ganesh Gangadharan, Tiger Zinda Hai

Winners of the IIFA 2018 Technical awards

Before the gala night of the awards, the winners of the awards in the technical category were announced on 22 June.

Anurag Basu-directed Jagga Jasoos emerged as the big winner; the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer bagged three awards for best background score, choreography and special effects. The film, in spite of receiving critical appreciation, failed to make a mark at the box office upon its release on 14 July, 2017.

Here’s the list of nominations for the IIFA Awards 2018:

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female)

Alia Bhatt – Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Sridevi – Mom
Zaira Wasim – Secret Superstar
Bhumi Pednekar – Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Vidya Balan – Tumhari Sulu

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male)

Irrfan Khan – Hindi Medium
Ranbir Kapoor – Jagga Jasoos
Adil Hussain – Mukti Bhawan
Rajkummar Rao – Newton
Akshay Kumar – Toilet – Ek Prem Katha

Best Actor In Supporting Role (Female)

Seema Pahwa – Bareilly Ki Barfi
Tabu – Golmaal Again
Meher Vij – Secret Superstar
Seema Pahwa – Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Neha Dhupia – Tumhari Sulu

Best Actor In Supporting Role (Male)

Rajkummar Rao – Bareilly Ki Barfi
Deepak Dobriyal – Hindi Medium
Nawazzuddin Siddiqui – Mom
Pankaj Tripathi – Newton
Vijay Maurya – Tumhari Sulu

Best Director

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari – Bareilly Ki Barfi
Saket Chaudhary – Hindi Medium
Anurag Basu – Jagga Jasoos
Amit V Masurkar – Newton
Suresh Triveni – Tumhari Sulu

Best Film

Bareilly Ki Barfi
Hindi Medium
Newton
Toilet – Ek Prem Katha
Tumhari Sulu