The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) recently announced the nominees for the upcoming awards ceremony, showcasing a fierce competition within the Indian film industry. Leading the pack with 11 nominations is the film Animal, starring popular actor Ranbir Kapoor. Following closely behind is Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, featuring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, with 10 nominations. Additionally, Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster films Jawan and Pathaan have each secured seven nominations in the Popular Category, reflecting their success at the box office and among fans. Vikrant Massey’s film 12th Fail also made a significant showing, earning five nominations.
The complete list of IIFA 2024 nominations in the Popular Category includes nominees for Best Picture and Direction. Films such as 12th Fail, Animal, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Jawan, Satyaprem Ki Katha, and Sam Bahadur are contending for the Best Picture award, while directors like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Karan Johar, Atlee, Siddharth Anand, and Amit Rai compete for the Direction award. In the acting categories, performers like Rani Mukerji, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Kiara Advani, Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Sunny Deol have been recognized for their outstanding work.
The nominations also include categories for Supporting Roles and Negative Roles, with talented actors like Tripti Dimri, Geeta Aggarwal Sharma, Sanya Malhotra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra, Gajraj Rao, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Anil Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Bobby Deol, John Abraham, Vijay Sethupathi, Emraan Hashmi, and Yami Gautam being acknowledged for their performances. Additionally, the Music Direction category features talented composers such as Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Vishal-Shekhar, Anirudh Ravichander, Sachin-Jigar, and Shantanu Moitra.
The Playback Singer category includes nominations for both Male and Female singers, with renowned artists like Arijit Singh, Bhupinder Babbal, Vishal Mishra, Diljit Dosanjh, Shreya Ghoshal, Shilpa Rao, and Deepthi Suresh being recognized for their exceptional vocal talents. The IIFA awards aim to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements in the Indian film industry, recognizing the talented individuals who have contributed to the success of the films. As the competition heats up, fans eagerly anticipate the awards ceremony to see which nominees will emerge victorious and take home the prestigious awards. The IIFA awards serve as a platform to showcase and appreciate the incredible talent and creativity within the Indian film industry and to celebrate the contributions of artists, filmmakers, and musicians who continue to captivate audiences worldwide.