Shah Rukh Khan touches Mani Ratnam’s feet as he receives award for Best Actor for Jawan at IIFA 2024

For fans of Dil Se, there was a sweet reunion of sorts on the stage of IIFA 2024 that was held in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Shah Rukh Khan returned to the awards after a couple of years and seems to have entertained the audience with his usual charm and wit as the host of the ceremony and later, he also bagged the prestigious Best Actor Award this time. The superstar went on to receive the same for his performance in the 2023 action drama Jawan.

The said award was presented by none other than the director Mani Ratnam and music composer A R Rahman both of whom were a part of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dil Se. In a video clip from the award ceremony that has found its way on social media. SRK is not only seen receiving the trophy with humility but he also touched Mani Ratnam’s feet as a mark of respect. Furthermore, the actor gave a heartfelt yet short speech expressing his gratitude towards IIFA and his audience.

The King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan wins the NEXA IIFA Award 2024 for Performance in Leading Role (Male) for Jawan!#IIFA2024 #YasIsland #InAbuDhabi #NEXA #CreateInspire #SobhaxIIFA #EaseMyTrip #Siggnature pic.twitter.com/u4sa4M266S — IIFA (@IIFA) September 28, 2024

For the unversed, Jawan marked the Bollywood debut of filmmaker Atlee and female superstar Nayanthara. The film featured SRK in a dual role along with Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist along with a host of celebrities like Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, and others playing key roles.

Coming to IIFA 2024, others who were nominated in the Best Actor category included Ranbir Kapoor for Animal, Ranveer Singh for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail, Vicky Kaushal for Sam Bahadur, and Sunny Deol for Gadar 2.

The grand event was held in Yas Island this year which was attended by several A-list celebrities. Along with Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal too played the host and we hear that the actors kept the audiences thoroughly entertained. Later, SRK’s best friend Karan Johar also is expected to have joined the duo on stage for a brief segment.

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