Announcement of Winners in the Popular Category at the IIFA Awards 2024

Mumbai The celebration of Indian cinema kicked off grandly under the leadership and patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nayhan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. This event is being organized in collaboration with Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism and Miral. Notably, the list of winners in the Popular Category for the 24th edition of the IIFA Awards has been released. Once again, the internationally renowned IIFA Awards brings together talented artists, veteran filmmakers, and industry leaders from India and around the world to celebrate Indian cinema.

**Complete List of IIFA Winners in the Popular Category:**

- **Best Picture:** Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Pranay Reddy, Vanga - *Animal*
  
- **Direction:** Vidhu Vinod Chopra - *12th Fail*
  
- **Performance in a Leading Role (Female):** Rani Mukerji - *Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway*
  
- **Performance in a Leading Role (Male):** Shah Rukh Khan - *Jawan*
  
- **Performance in a Supporting Role (Female):** Shabana Azmi - *Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani*
  
- **Performance in a Supporting Role (Male):** Anil Kapoor - *Animal*
  
- **Performance in a Negative Role:** Bobby Deol - *Animal*
  
- **Music Direction:** Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babul, Ashim Kemson, Harshvardhan Rameshwaram (*Animal*)
  
- **Playback Singer (Male):** Bhupinder Babul, Arjan Valli (*Animal*)
  
- **Playback Singer (Female):** Shilpa Rao - "Chaleya" (*Jawan*)

We will continue to provide you with all the latest information about the grand celebration of Indian cinema at the IIFA Awards, which is set to enter its silver jubilee year next year. There is no doubt that the next edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, which honors Indian cinema, will be even grander, more spectacular, and more memorable.

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### About IIFA (International Indian Film Academy)

IIFA serves as a bridge between various forms of cinema, businesses, communities, and nations, dedicated to eliminating distances. It is a unique event committed to fulfilling dreams and the principle of "One People, One World." 

IIFA is recognized as South Asia's most prominent film academy, providing a global platform that helps the Indian film community reach international audiences. Partnerships through IIFA benefit India significantly while also offering similar advantages to the host countries. The event aims to benefit both India and the host destination through tourism, economic development, trade, culture, cross-border investments, and co-production of films. 

IIFA Weekend and Awards are held every year in new, exciting, and beautiful locations where the celebration of Indian cinema and culture is commemorated in unprecedented ways. Each year, efforts are made to elevate Indian cinema to new heights.