A fan on the inexperienced carpet of the IIFA Awards 2024 in Abu Dhabi confessed she was right here just for SRK. “They’ll do something for him in Dubai. They love him a lot,” mentioned an area scribe. To name the three-day (September 27-September 29) extravaganza a one-man present wouldn’t be an exaggeration, as Shah Rukh Khan was the new matter from the phrase go.
Hoping he would make an look, the paparazzi stood in anticipation for a mind-boggling 12 hours. Properly previous midnight, the wait was price it for star-stuck followers and the media because the Bollywood famous person — after enthralling the gang along with his wit and appeal contained in the Etihad Area — walked the carpet, shining in his black go well with and trendy watch. He greeted a younger boy with a smile, wrapping up his IIFA expertise that started with frenzied followers mobbing him on the airport in Mumbai.
SRK’s comeback
“It’s good to be again,” mentioned the star as he bagged the Greatest Actor award for his efficiency in Atlee’s Jawan (2023). Shah Rukh had overcome a lean patch with blockbusters resembling Pathaan and Jawan to get pleasure from a dream 2023. Nevertheless, the craze for him on the occasion was yet one more indication that the actor was past field workplace validations.
At the same time as he carried out with impeccable power and left the viewers in splits along with his humour, Shah Rukh took a second to mirror on his tough part. “We have been going by way of a tricky time whereas making Jawan,” mentioned the star, not directly referring to his son Aryan Khan’s high-profile drug case.
Other than King Khan, the hit observe ‘Tauba Tauba’from Unhealthy Newz additionallyreceived followers on their ft. Be it at a press convention, on the inexperienced carpet, or through the present, Vicky Kaushal didn’t hesitate to ask the friends or co-actors to affix him to groove for Karan Aujla’s peppy quantity.
Discussions on cinema
Curiously, the awards weren’t nearly glitz and glamour. “Who’re you carrying at this time?” was the apparent query requested of these showcasing a novel trend sense. Nevertheless, the dialog additionally revolved round filmmaking and its challenges in at this time’s time.
“I’m 72 years previous, and I wish to inform you all ‘don’t quit‘,“ mentioned Vidhu Vinod Chopra, speaking in regards to the phenomenal success of his film twelfth Fail, starring Vikrant Massey. “You have to have immense religion in your materials,” mentioned the director, revealing how a number of filmmakers didn’t give his movie an opportunity.
Rakesh Omprakash Mehra of Rang De Basanti fame was not totally impressed with the point out of synthetic intelligence. “Synthetic intelligence isn’t shaping screenwriters. Machines can’t exchange people,” he mentioned. Kabir Khan, who made back-to-back high quality sports activities biopics in 83 and Chandu Champion, spoke about reviving the done-to-death style. “It’s all about filming a practical story greater than worrying in regards to the style,” he mentioned.
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On this planet of music, the legendary AR Rahman wished for one change in his area. “I hope to see extra classical music in movies. I might like to see films like Sankarabharanam (1980) and Sindhu Bhairavi (1985). Makers ought to consider delving deeper into classical music and create extra melodies,” he supplied. Shilpa Rao, the voice behind hit tracks resembling ‘Kaavaalaa’from Jailer (2023) and ‘Besharam Rang’ from Pathaan (2023), wished musicians to study the craft continually.
Whereas the seniors from the trade mirrored on their years of expertise and spoke about reinventing themselves, upcoming stars from Bollywood commented on expectations from them. Siddhant Chaturvedi of Gully Boy and Gehraiyaan was addressed as one of many “future stars of Bollywood” throughout a press convention.
The actor mentioned repute is a giant duty. “Let’s see the way it goes. It’s a problem to remain on high of the sport,” he mentioned. Lakshya, basking within the glory of the violent motion drama Kill, spoke about sustaining consistency. “It’s tough to decide on scripts properly. I’m studying that.” Kriti Sanon, in a surprising blue robe, described her journey as a shy woman residing her dream of being a well-liked actor.
The IIFA Utsavam occasion was an considerable concept to bridge the hole between Bollywood and the 4 movie industries from South India.
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Contained in the Etihad Area, the ambiance was in stark distinction to the scenes outdoors, as die-hard followers cheered for his or her favorite regional stars. The facility-packed dance performances of Devi Sri Prasad and Prabhu Deva have been the highlights of IIFA Utsavam.
The likes of Mani Ratnam, Shah Rukh Khan, AR Rahman, Chiranjeevi, Rekha, and Hema Malini gathering underneath one roof was an event for the ages. The awards, as such, have been simple to guess. Nevertheless, the approaching collectively of the massive stars and what they bring about to the occasion make the IIFA awards one to sit up for yearly.
The author was in Abu Dhabi on the invitation of IIFA 2024
Printed – October 01, 2024 04:07 pm IST