IIFA Awards 2018 : The biggest awards gala

The hosts of the night, Karan Johar and Riteish Deshmukh, were as usual charming and enigmatic as they took over the stage to announce the winners and performers. But perhaps, the show-stopper of the magical night was Rekha. After what seemed likes ages, veteran actor Rekha took to the stage to deliver a performance that was in equal parts lovely and nostalgic. Rekha returned on stage after 20 years at last night's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) and yes, she took the audience back in time with her scintillating performances to songs like Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya and Salam-E-Ishq Meri Jaan. Rekha, 63, dazzled in a custom-made powder pink anaarkali with silver zari work from the studios of Manish Malhotra.

Bollywood's awards season hit its apex Sunday evening with the 19th edition of International Indian Film Academy Awards ceremony. Veteran star Sridevi was posthumously awarded Best Actress for her portrayal of a vengeful mother in Hindi crime thriller Mom, while actor Irrfan Khan, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment in the UK, was named Best Actor for playing the role of a Delhi-based businessman Raj Batra in Hindi Medium.

The very evergreen #Rekha ji performed at the IIFA stage after 20 long years and we couldn't be more honoured to have her.#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/UllPd5JH22

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

. @Varun_dvn bringing the house down at #IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/D3beSfkgp7

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 25, 2018

And the award for the Best Picture goes to #TumhariSulu#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/MIoehhJxQM

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

. @irrfank takes home the IIFA for Performance in a Leading Role - Male!#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/TeTCec1yb8

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 24, 2018

She was the queen of grace and worthy of every praise. There's no doubt the award for Performance in a Leading Role - Female posthumously goes to the late #Sridevi#IIFA2018 #NEXAIIFAAwards pic.twitter.com/x88ClJgR1d

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Here’s a list of IIFA Awards 2018 winners:
Best Picture – Tumhari Sulu

Best Direction – Saket Chaudhary (Hindi Medium)

Best Actor in a Leading Role – Female – Late Sridevi (Mom)

Best Actor in a Leading Role – Male – Irrfan Khan (Hindi Medium)

Best Supporting Actor – Female – Meher Vij (Secret Superstar)

Best Supporting Actor – Male – Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Mom)

Best Story – Amit V Masurkar (Newton)

Best Debut Director – Konkona Sen Sharma (A death in the Gunj)

Best Music Direction – Amaal Mallik, Tanishk Bagchi & Akhil Sachdeva (Badrinath Ki Dulhania)

Best Playback Singer Female – Meghna Mishra (Main Kaun Hoon – Secret Superstar)

Best Playback Singer Male – Arijit Singh (Hawayein – Jab Harry Met Sejal)

Best Lyrics – Manoj Muntashir (Mere Rashke Qamar – Baadshaho)

Style Icon Award – Kriti Sanon

Next IIFA give away winner – Arjun Kapoor

Rekha, Karan Johar, Sridevi, Irrfan Khan