Hrithik Roshan bagged the trophy of best actor in a leading role at International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2023 in Abu Dhabi. He received the trophy for his action-packed performance in 'Vikram Vedha', which also starred Saif Ali Khan. Alia Bhatt won best actor in a leading role (female) for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi. Producer Jayantilal Gada received the award on behalf of Alia, as the actor's maternal grandfather, Narendra Razdan, is reportedly not well.
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor was conferred with the award for performance in a supporting role (male) for his role in 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo.'
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan received a standing ovation when he was conferred with the award for Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema. Singer and music composer A R Rahman gave the award to Kamal, who looked dapper in a black suit.
As soon as Kamal Haasan received the trophy, everyone including Salman Khan and others stood up from their seats and applauded the actor.
'Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva' won many of the awards, including best playback singer for Shreya Ghoshal (female) and Arijit Singh (male), as well as best supporting actor (female) for Mouni Roy.
Late Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan's son, Babil Khan, won the best debut (male) award for the film 'Qala', and shared it with Santanu Maheshwari, who starred in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi.' Khushali Kumar won best debut (female) for 'Dhoka Around the Corner.' 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' also won several awards in the technical categories, clinching trophies for cinematography, screenplay and dialogue.