Mumbai was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday evening as the city played host to the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2024. The star-studded event was attended by numerous luminaries from the film industry, including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Nayanthara, Shahid Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, among others. The night was memorable for Nayanthara and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who both won awards. Here’s a look at the full list of awardees:

  • Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan for “Jawan”
  • Best Actress: Nayanthara for “Jawan” and Rani Mukerji for “Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway”
  • Best Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga for “Animal”
  • Best Actor (Critics): Vicky Kaushal for “Sam Bahadur”
  • Best Music Director: Anirudh Ravichander for “Jawan”
  • Best Playback Singer (Male): Varun Jain for “Tere Vaste” from “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke”
  • Best Actor in a Negative Role: Bobby Deol for “Animal”
  • Best Actress in a Television Series: Rupali Ganguly for “Anupamaa”
  • Best Actor in a Television Series: Neil Bhatt for “Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin”
  • Television Series of the Year: “Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin”
  • Best Actress in a Web Series: Karishma Tanna for “Scoop”
  • Outstanding Contribution to the Film Industry: Moushumi Chatterjee
  • Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry: KJ Yesudas

The event also recognized the work of “Jawan” director Atlee, Shahid Kapoor, and director duo Raj & DK for their contributions in the past year. Shah Rukh Khan’s warm greeting to Rani Mukerji was a highlight of the evening, while fans speculated about a possible snub by Kareena Kapoor towards Shahid Kapoor.

The award-winning film “Jawan,” released in September last year, was a box office sensation, grossing over ₹1000 crore worldwide. The film, directed by Atlee, featured an ensemble cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Deepika Padukone, and Sanjay Dutt in extended cameo roles.

Another big winner of the night, “Animal,” directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, was one of 2023’s biggest blockbusters. Despite facing criticism for its portrayal of misogyny, the film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol, raked in over ₹800 crore at the box office. The plot revolves around a troubled father-son relationship, with Ranbir Kapoor’s character seeking revenge following an assassination attempt on his father.

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