Mumbai witnessed a star-studded affair on Tuesday (February 20) as the prestigious
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards
unfolded to celebrate excellence in cinema.
Shah Rukh Khan and
Nayanthara
emerged as the shining stars of the evening, clinching the titles of
Best Actor
and
Best Actress
, respectively, for their performances in the Atlee directorial Jawan.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga
was honoured with the prestigious title of Best Director for his cinematic masterpiece, Animal, featuring
Ranbir Kapoor
in the lead role. Animal went on to become an all-time blockbuster by earning Rs 900 crore worldwide.
Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena, Nayanthara shine at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024
For his remarkable portrayal of the character Abrar in Animal,
Bobby Deol
secured the accolade for Best Actor in a Negative Role. His intense and compelling performance won several hearts and appreciation from audiences and critics alike.
Meanwhile,
Vicky Kaushal
's stellar depiction of field marshal Sam Manekshaw in the Meghna Gulzar directorial, Sam Bahadur, earned him the prestigious Best Actor (Critics) award.
The glitzy affair was attended by the who's who of Bollywood, with celebrities gracing the red carpet in their sartorial best.
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