Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024: Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara Wins Big; SRK Says, "Hadn't received award in long time, seemed I wouldn't get it again"

The glittering night of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 held in Mumbai on February 20th was a star-studded affair, honoring the brightest talents in the film and television industry. Renowned celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Rani Mukerji, and Bobby Deol graced the occasion and walked away with prestigious awards for their exceptional contributions to cinema.

The highlight of the event was Shah Rukh Khan winning the Best Actor Award for his stellar performance in 'Jawan' and while receiving the award he expressed his emotions by saying, "Shukriya sari jury member ka jinhone mujhko best actor ke liye layak samjha. Aur bahut saal ho gaye mujhe Best Actor ka award nahin mila toh aisa lagne laga tha ki ab milega hi nahin. Mujhe bahut khushi hai. Mujhe awards bahut ache lagte hai main thoda laalchi hu, greedy hu. Mere se zaada Vinod Chopra ko acche lagte hai. Hum dono share karlenge Vinod (I thank jury who considered me worthy of the Best Actor award. I have not received the Best Actor Award in a long time. It seemed as if I would not get it again. I am extremely happy. I like awards. I am a bit greedy. Vidhu Vinod Chopra likes it more than me. We will share it Vinod)."

The actor also expressed gratitude to the entire team of 'Jawan', "I am genuinely very thrilled and touched that people have recognized the work that I have put in. Work of an artist is not important all the people around him or her make everything come together...so a lot of people's hard work is involved in making Jawan and helping me win this award. I promise I will keep working hard and entertain India and people who are living abroad...whether it takes me to dance, to fall, to fly, to romance, to be evil, to be a bad guy, to be a good guy. Inshallah, I will keep working hard."

Nayanthara, on the other hand, was awarded the Best Actress for her remarkable portrayal in the same film. The awards ceremony also recognized the talents behind the camera, with Sandeep Reddy Vanga bagging the Best Director Award for 'Animal'.

Other notable winners included Rani Mukerji, who won the Best Actress Award for her role in 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway,' and Bobby Deol, who was honoured with the Best Actor in a Negative Role Award for his performance in 'Animal.' The music industry also saw recognition, with Anirudh Ravichander winning the Best Music Director Award for 'Jawan.'

In the television category, Rupali Ganguly and Neil Bhatt won the Best Actress and Best Actor awards for their roles in 'Anupamaa' and 'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin,' respectively. The television series 'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin' also grabbed the award for Television Series of the Year.

The event also acknowledged the outstanding contributions of Moushumi Chatterjee to the film industry and KJ Yesudas to the music industry. Filmmaker Atlee, actor Shahid Kapoor, and director duo Raj and DK were also honoured for their remarkable work in the year 2023.

The awards ceremony was not without its share of controversies, as fans speculated about a possible cold interaction between Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor, despite Shah Rukh Khan warmly greeting Rani Mukerji.

The success stories of films like 'Jawan' and 'Animal,' which grossed over ₹1000 crore and ₹800 crores respectively, underscore the impact of these cinematic masterpieces on audiences worldwide.

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 truly celebrated the spirit of cinema, honouring the talents that continue to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression on the world of entertainment.

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