IIFA 2023: The nominations for the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards are led by Alia Bhatt’s two blockbusters of the year 2022, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. The IIFA Awards released the nominations for popular categories for its 23rd edition, which will be held in February 2023 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Gangubai Kathiawadi received eight nominations, including best actress (female), best picture, and best director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Aside from his nomination for best director, Bhansali is also a contender for best music director. The film is nominated for best supporting actor (male) for Vijay Raaz, best playback singer (female), best story (adapted), and best lyrics. It is based on one of the chapters of acclaimed author Hussain Zaidi’s book, Mafia Queens of Mumbai.
Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, featuring her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor, will compete for awards in the categories of best director, best supporting actor (both male and female), music director, best screenplay (original), best playback vocalist (both male and female), and best lyrics. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Darlings, Drishyam 2, and Vikram Vedha are the other contenders for best picture.
Alia Bhatt is also nominated for best actress
Bhansali and Ayan Mukerji of Brahmastra Part One: Shiva fame are joined in the best director contest by Anees Bazmee (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2), Jasmeet K Reen (Darlings), Vasan Bala (Monica O My Darling), and R Madhavan (Rocketry: The Nambi Effect). Bhatt is also nominated for best actress (female) for her portrayal in Darlings, which marked her debut as a producer.
She will be up against Darlings co-star Shefali Shah, Yami Gautam Dhar (A Thursday), and Tabu (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2).
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