The 23rd season of the International Indian Film Academy Awards, also known as IIFA, is back. Produced by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt Ltd, this annual award ceremony recognizes outstanding contributions to the Bollywood film industry including films, stars, filmmakers and technicians. Since its inception in 2000, the IIFA Awards have been held in various countries around the world. The inaugural ceremony took place on 24 June 2000 at the Millennium Dome in London and the 22nd edition was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
IIFA 2023 Hosts
The International India Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2023 was hosted by Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan. The two stars worked together in the 2018 romantic comedy film Manmarziyaan and expressed their happiness to host the prestigious and glamorous event of the film industry.
IIFA 2023 Winners List
| CATEGORY | WINNERS |
| Best Film | Drishyam 2 |
| Best Director | R Madhavan for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) | Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) | Hrithik Roshan for Vikram Vedha |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) | Mouni Roy for Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) | Anil Kapoor for Jugg Jugg Jeeyo |
| Outstanding Achievement for Fashion in Cinema | Manish Malhotra |
| Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema | Kamal Haasan |
| Best Adapted Story | Aamil Keeyan Khan and Abhishek Pathak for Drishyam 2 |
| Best Original Story | Perveez Sheikh and Jasmeet Reen for Darlings |
| Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema | Marathi film Ved directed by Riteish Deshmukh |
| Best Debut (Male) | Shantanu Maheshwari for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Babil Khan for Qala |
| Best Debut (Female) | Khushali Kumar for Dhoka Around the Corner |
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Shreya Ghoshal for the song Rasiya from Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva |
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Arijit Singh for the song Kesariya from Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva |
| Best Music Direction | Pritam for Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva |
| Best Lyricist | Amitabh Bhattacharya for the song Kesariya from Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva |
| Best Cinematography | Sudeep Chatterjee (Gangubai Kathiawadi) |
| Best Screenplay | Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Utkarshi Vashishtha (Gangubai Kathiawadi) |
| Best Dialogue | Utkarshini Vashishtha (Gangubai Kathiawadi) |
| Best Choreography for title track | Bosco Caesar (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2) |
| Best Sound Design | Mandar Kulkarni (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2) |
| Best Editing | Sandeep Francis (Drishyam 2) |
| Best Special Effects (Visual) | Brahmastra: Part one – Shiva |
| Best Background Score | Sam CS (Vikram Vedha) |
| Best Sound Mixing | Gunjan A Sah, Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe (Monica O My Darling) |
IIFA 2023 Special Honorary Awards
The legendary actor Kamal Hassan was honoured with the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award at the upcoming IIFA Weekend and Awards. Kamal Hassan has given outstanding performances in Indian cinema, and now a special award will be presented to him.
Apart from Kamal Haasan, actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh also received the “Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema” award at IIFA 2023. Renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra will be recognized for “Outstanding Achievement in Fashion in Cinema”.
IIFA 2023 Nominations List
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Film
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
- Darlings
- Gangubai Kathiawadi
- Vikram Vedha
- Drishyam 2
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Film Best Actor (Male)
- Kartik Aryan for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
- Rajkummar Rao for Monica, O My Darling
- Ajay Devgn for Drishyam 2
- Abhishek Bachchan for Dasvi
- Anupam Kher for The Kashmir Files
- Hrithik Roshan for Vikram Vedha
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Film Best Actor (Female)
- Yami Gautam for A Thursday
- Alia Bhatt for Darlings
- Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
- Shefali Shah for Darlings
- Tabu for Bhool Bhulaiyya 2
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Film Best Director
- Gangubai Kathiawadi
- Monica, O My Darling
- Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
- Brahmastra
- Darlings
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
- Vijay Raaz for Gangubai Kathiawadi
- Abhishek Banerjee for Bhediya
- Anil Kapoor for Jug Jugg Jeeyo
- Shankar Kher for Monica, O My Darling
- Shah Rukh Khan for Brahmastra Part One: Shiva
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Actor in Supporting Role (Female)
- Radhika Apte for Monica, My Darling
- Mouni Roy for Brahmastra Part One: Shiva
- Nimrat Kaur for Dasvi
- Tabu for Drishyam 2
- Sheeba Chadha for Badhaai Do
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Music Director
- Pritam for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
- Pritam for Brahmastra Part One: Shiva
- Oaff and Savera for Gehraiyaan
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Gangu Kathiawadi
- Tanishk Bagchi, Pozy-Niranjan Dhar, Kanishk Seth, and Vishal for Jug Jugg Jeeyo
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Playback Singer (Male)
- Arijit Singh for Keshariya (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)
- Arijit Singh for Deva Deva (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)
- Mohita Chauhan for Gehraiyaan (Gehraiyaan)
- Kanishk Seth for Rangi Saari (Jug Jugg Jeeyo)
- Aditya Rao for Behne Do (Rocketry: The Nambi Effect)
IIFA 2023 Nominations for Best Playback Singer (Female)
- Shreya Goshal for Rasiya (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)
- Shreya Goshal for Jab Saiya (Gangubai Kathiawadi)
- Janita Gandhi for Deva Deva (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)
- Latika for Dube (Gehraiyaan)
- Kavita Seth for Rangi Saari (Jug Jugg Jeeyo)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of IIFA awards?
The International Indian Film Academy Awards, popularly known as IIFA, is an annual awards ceremony for Bollywood.
Who won the IIFA Awards 2023?
‘Drishyam 2’, Alia, Hrithik get top awards; Kamal lifetime honor at IIFA 2023.
Where we can watch IIFA Awards 2023?
But the award show will first air on television on Colors TV. Details about its OTT premiere are also awaited.
Where can I get a Complete List Of IIFA Awards 2023 Winners?
You can get a Complete List Of IIFA Awards 2023 Winners on this page.
