The 2016 IIFA Awards, formally known as the 17th International Indian Film Academy Awards took place in Madrid on June 25, 2016. The ceremony is presented by the International Indian Film Academy to honour the best Hindi films of 2015. The celebrations at Madrid saw a concoction of glitter town celebrities who were all decked up to dip in the magic, colours and revelry that Bollywood exudes. The show was hosted by the popular actors who are often referred to as the best hosts together- Farhan Akhtar and Shahid Kapoor and Bollywood fans out there in Madrid witnessed some spectacular performances by famous celebrities at the event.
Wondering who won what? Let’s us begin with the most awaited awards, Best Actor and best Actress 2015. The two vital awards are won by Ranveer Singh for Bajirao Mastani and Deepika Padukone for Piku respectively. Aren’t they too cute together? Moreover winning again and again is only making them a powerful couple. Don’t you think so?
“Dear friends it is so nice to have you here. I am really, really pleased and at the same time very proud of your choice,” Madrid mayor Manuela Carmena said at the start of the awards ceremony. Well in case you missed on IIFA awards 2016, here is the Complete List Of The IIFA 2016 Winners. Have a look:
Best Film: Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female): Deepika Padukone for Piku
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): Ranveer Singh for Bajirao Mastani
Best Direction: Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Bajirao Mastani
Best Story: K. V. Vijayendra Prasad for Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Priyanka Chopra for Bajirao Mastani
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Anil Kapoor for Dil Dhadakne Do
Best Playback Singer (Female): Monali Thakur for Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
Best Playback Singer (Male): Papon for Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
Best Debut (Female): Bhumi Pednekar for Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Best Debut (Male): Vicky Kaushal for Masaan
Best Debut Jodi: Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty for Hero
Best Performance in a Comic Role: Deepak Dobriyal for Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Best Performance in a Negative Role: Darshan Kumar for NH 10
Best Music Direction: Amaal Mallik, Meet Bros Anjjan, Ankit Tiwari for Roy
Best Background Score: Sanchit Balhara for Bajirao Mastani
Apart from this Priyanka Chopra who is now referred to as the International icon and who leaves no opportunity to make the nation feel proud of her, was awarded with a special award- ‘WOMAN OF THE YEAR’. She truly deserved this award. She has been on a roll and 2015 proved to be one of the most important years in her career. From Quantico to Baywatch, from dinner with the Obamas to being titled as the Most Desirable Woman & one of 10 Millennial World Leaders, ladies and gentlemen, that’s PRIYANKA CHOPRA for you. She has given her best everywhere. She absolutely deserves all the attention, support and love from her native country and fans. We bet you agree with us.
The actress took it to her official instagram account to thank and express her gratitude to IIFA 2016. She posted a picture of herself with the awards and said,
TAKE A BOW & SHOUT OUT FOR PEECEE!!
Also by the mean time, watch here the IIFA 2016 green carpet fun:
Video Courtesy: Bollywood Hungama
