Ashwath

Actor

Date of birth:

25 Mar 1925

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Yenne Party

(14 Feb 2016)

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Kid

Shabdavedi

(2000)

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Mohan's Father

Belli Moda

(1966)

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Sadashiva

Naandi

(1964)

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(as Soorat Ashwath)

Bhoodana

(1962)

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Chintamani

(1957)

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Bilwamangal

Awards

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Spine chilling music album of horror crime drama series 'Inspector Rishi' unveiled

15 Mar 2024

Inspector Rishi' launched the spine-chilling music album.Created by Nandhini JS, the Tamil project stars Naveen Chandra in a pivotal role along with Sunainaa, Kanna Ravi, Malini Jeevarathnam, Srikrishna Dayal, and Kumaravel.Composed by Ashwath Naganathan, the album packs a total of seven spellbinding tracks, including a title track, Idhayathin Maayam, which sets an eerie tone, encapsulating the supernatural and thrilling elements of the horror crime-drama series.The album seamlessly transports audiences to the gloomy world of Inspector Rishi as he embarks on a life-altering mission to investigate a series of peculiar murders entwined with supernatural occurrences.It features songs written by Bagavathy PK, Mashook Rahman, and Pugalendhi Gopal, with vocals lent by talented singers like Kapil Kapilan, Pop Shalini, Ishaan Nigam, Christopher Stanley, R Aravind Raj, Balaji Sri, Soundaryaa R, Devu Tressa Mathew, 'Uthiri' Vijaykumar, Sriram Krish, Ashwath, Shailey Bidwaikar, Swasthika Swaminathan, Sunitha Sarathy and Anjana Balakrishnan.The official synopsis read, "Inspector Rishi presents a gripping narrative that traces the journey of a skeptical inspector, Rishi Nandhan, whose steadfast convictions are challenged when he investigates a series of peculiar murders entwined with supernatural occurrences. As Inspector Rishi navigates through this mind-bending case replete with horror and suspense, he confronts formidable obstacles, both in unraveling the mysteries shrouding the crime and grappling with his own inner turmoil."On what the audience can expect from the show, creator Nandhini said, "As a creator, working on Inspector Rishi, has been a deeply gratifying experience and I am grateful for this collaboration. Integrating a police procedural with horror and mystery has allowed me to explore new dimensions of storytelling, delving deeper into the eerie and enigmatic world of Inspector Rishi.""The splendid performances of the cast including Naveen Chandra, Sunainaa, Kanna Ravi, Malini Jeevarathnam, Srikrishna Dayal, Kumaravel and the dedicated efforts of the crew members have beautifully translated my vision onto the screen," Nandhini added.'Inspector Rishi' will stream on Prime Video on March 29.

Ivanka Trump steals the show with her desi avatar at Anant- Radhika's pre-wedding festivities

3 Mar 2024

Ivanka Trump attended the second day of pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in a white lehenga choli.Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, is set to tie the knot with industrialist Viren Merchant's daughter, Radhika Merchant, later this year.A three-day pre-wedding celebration kicked off on Friday with some of the biggest names from across the world of entertainment and business descending on the sprawling Ambani estate in Jamnagar.In the viral videos, Ivanka Trump can be seen wearing a white lehenga choli and matching potli.She completed her look with a statement emerald jewellery set and left her soft curled hair open to enhance her look.Ivanka can be seen enjoying the event with her husband Jared Kushner.On Day 1, Ivanka Trump wore a shimmery golden-silver-hued saree for the event. She attended the party with her husband and daughter Arabella Rose.Jaaved Jaaferi also attended the event with his wife.Businessman Anand Mahindra snapped at the gala night.The Saturday night also showed, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman and Aamir together after years. The trio treated fans with their electrifying and fun performance.In a video shared by one of SRK's fan clubs on X, Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir were seen donning kurtas pyjama set for the event.The video showed Salman, Aamir and SRK performing 'Chaiyya Chaiyya', the towel step from 'Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din' from 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 'and 'Masti Ki Pathshala' from 'Rang De Basanti'.SRK, Salman, and Aamir were also seen dancing with Ram Charan on his song 'Naatu Naatu' song.Bollywood celebs like Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor to famous sports personalities like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar were among the the star-studded guest list who arrived in Jamnagar to attend the lavish celebrations.Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani spoke about the pre-wedding function of her son, Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant and explained how she had two "important wishes" for the wedding and these two wishes were the reason why Jamnagar was chosen to host the big bash.In a video, Nita Ambani said that she wanted the wedding ceremony of Anant and Radhika to celebrate their roots and pay a tribute to the arts and culture."When it came to my youngest son Anant's wedding with Radhika, I had two important wishes - first, I wanted to celebrate our roots... second, I wanted the celebration to be a tribute to our arts and culture," she said."Jamnagar holds special place in our hearts and has a profound significance. Gujarat is where we come from, it's where Mukesh and his father built the refinery and I started my career by converting this arid and desert like area into a lush green township and a vibrant community," she said in the video.On the wedding ceremony showcasing the arts and culture, Nita Ambani said that she wanted the event to be a reflection of their heritage and culture" created by the hands, heart and hardwork of our talented creative minds".

Ajay Devgn unveils 'Maidaan' new poster, film to clash with Akshay's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'

23 Jan 2024

Ajay Devgn on Tuesday unveiled a new poster of his upcoming sports drama film 'Maidaan'.Taking to Instagram, Ajay shared the poster that he captioned, "The much-awaited game is about to flag off worldwide. Mark your calendars as #Maidaan takes over fields this Eid, April 2024, promising an inspiring tale that will leave you cheering & celebrating with pride."After multiple delays, 'Maidaan' is all set to hit the theatres on the occasion of Eid 2024.In the new poster, Devgn could be seen donning formal attires with his foot on a football.Interstingly, the film will face a big Bollywood clash with Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's action thriller film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'.Helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and co-produced by Boney Kapoor and Zee Studios, 'Maidaan' is a sports drama dedicated to the golden years of Indian football.Ajay is essaying the role of the legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim, who is widely known as the founding father of Indian football. The film also stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh.Last year, the makers of 'Maidaan' unveiled the film's teaser which received massive responses from the audiences.The teaser opens with dynamic shots of sportsmen playing football in the rain. What stands out about them is how they are playing the 'greatest game' barefoot. Ajay then makes a striking appearance in a grey coat, holding an umbrella while overlooking a match.The teaser concludes with Ajay's power-packed dialogue, "Aaj Maidaan mein utarna gyarah lekin dikhna ek (today when you step out on the field, you should be 11 in number but should look like one)."In 2020, producer Boney Kapoor had to dismantle the film set due to the lockdown imposed to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. In May 2021, the set of 'Maidaan' was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae.Talking about Akshay-Tiger's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' the film is helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar and the makers will be unveiling the film's official teaser tomorrow.'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles.Which film are you eagerly waiting for?

Adipurush's controversial dialogues to Animal's misogynistic plot: Top Bollywood controversies of 2023

30 Dec 2023

With the New Year just around the corner, let's reflect on the controversies that made headlines in 2023 within the Indian film industry.Adipurush dialoguesOm Raut made the mythical drama 'Adipurush' with the dream of bringing the story of 'Ramayan' to the silver screen but it didn't go well among fans and garnered unanimously negative responses from various quarters.'Adipurush' sparked discussion online as viewers severely critiqued the film's dialogues.The film featured Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in the lead. People were largely disappointed due to the film's poor VFX and the unrealistic look of various characters including Saif's Raavan. Seeing Saif donning short spiked hair, long beard and kajal eyes, several netizens have compared the actor's look in the film with that of Alauddin Khilji rather than Raavana.Despite the fact that the creators made some changes to the dialogue following Adipurush's release, the film was nonetheless subjected to extensive trolling.2. Alia Bhatt lipstick statementActor Ranbir Kapoor was criticised following his wife and actor Alia Bhatt's statements during an interview. During a lipstick-applying lesson for Vogue in August, she stated that her husband prefers her natural lip colour and has previously during their dating days requested her to 'wipe off' lipstick.While Alia seemingly thought she was sharing a cute detail about her relationship with Ranbir, many social media users did not think so.In the video, she said, "One thing my husband...when he wasn't my husband but when he was my boyfriend as well... he would be like 'wipe that off, wipe that off' because he loves the natural colour of my lips."Alia's statement led to the public labelling Ranbir as a "toxic" husband and a "red flag". After being trolled, the 'Animal' actor also reacted to the trolls who call him 'toxic'.During his interaction with fans via Zoom, Ranbir said, " I was reading some article about being toxic and something relating to some statement I made and I understand this. And I am on the side of the people who are fighting for the toxic masculinity, if they use me as the face of it, it's fine because their fight is bigger than just me feeling sad about them having an opinion about what I said. I look at a larger picture."3. Animal's misogynistic plot'Animal', a film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, became a point of debate near the end of 2023. While many praised star Ranbir Kapoor's performance, some viewers considered the film offensive. The representation of toxic masculinity, misogyny, a chauvinistic mindset, unnecessary violence, and awful treatment of women sparked outrage online.The film starred Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.4. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's KWK 8 episodeFilmmaker Karan Johar's famous chat show 'Koffee With Karan', often called as the controversial couch, featured the power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in season 8 this year. However, the episode stirred controversy when Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh spoke up about the early days of their relationship, eliciting varied emotions from fans and trolls alike.Deepika admitted that she had casually dated other men after meeting Ranveer sparking debate, with social media ablaze with her comment.During the show, Deepika confessed, "There was no 'commitment' as such." Even if we were technically allowed to see other people, we would just keep coming back to each other." This comment sparked a flurry of reactions online, with some admirers applauding her candour and others criticising her for her prior decisions.This statement was not taken well by fans who trolled her for using Ranveer as a backup plan.Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake videoAside from film-related controversies, an ugly aspect of technology grabbed our attention this year. Several celebrities' viral AI deepfake videos shocked both fans and celebs.In the unconfirmed video, it was seen that woman with Rashmika's face was entering a lift wearing a black swimsuit. The video quickly went viral and several social media users came forward to confirm that it was a deepfake.After the video went viral, Rashmika reacted and penned a note on Instagram story, which read, "Something like this is honestly, extremely scary not only for me, but also for each one of us who today is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused.""Today, as a woman and as an actor, I am thankful for my family, friends and well-wishers who are my protection and support system. But if this happened to me when I was in school or college, I genuinely can't imagine how could I ever tackle this," she added."We need to address this as a community and with urgency before more of us are affected by such identity theft,"Apart from Rashmika, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Kajol among others fell prey to the same.

Naveen Kasturia opens up about shooting for 'Aspirants Season 2'

30 Oct 2023

Naveen Kasturia shared his experience of shooting for the second season of 'Aspirants'.With Naveen KasturiaSunny HindujaShivankit Singh PariharAbhilash Thapliyal and Namita Dubey reprising their popular roles, Apoorv Singh Karki returns as the director for this slice-of-life drama. 'Aspirants' is a show that touched the hearts and minds of millions of Indians, who saw glimpses of their own journeys in the compelling characters. A TVF original drama, the first season of Aspirants was the talk of the town with its rooted storyline, relatable characters and stories that felt like a reflection of the life and aspirations of an ordinary individual. As Abhilash, Guri and SK's 'tripod' friendship and Sandeep Bhaiyya's profound pieces of advice became part of the pop culture, fans waited for a new season with bated breaths. And with the new season finally here.Recently, Kasturia talked about how teamwork from the star cast and dedication from director Apurva Singh Karki played a vital role in the show's unparalleled success. He said, " Everyone understands that if actors don't do well, the show won't do well. We all followed the same approach, believing that each one of us should excel in our respective characters. There was never a moment during the shoot of the series, when if one person was done with their shot and the camera shifted to the other; the first one would stop giving their best. Because we knew that everyone's performance is equally important in a scene. In the world of competitive exams depicted in Aspirants, the actors mirrored the aspirants themselves, bound by their shared goal, supporting each other to create a masterpiece.Crediting the director for the camaraderie that his co-stars share, Naveen added, "The reason why all of us bonded so well on sets was our director. He is a straightforward man who doesn't put on any airs. If our director himself is such a grounded person, we all managed to mix up well. It was essential for our performances, and because of Apurva, we all wanted to do that."Aspirants seasons one and two are now streaming on Prime Video.

'You will feel left out, but: Ektaa R Kapoor expresses gratitude on her 30 years journey

26 Sep 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by EktaaRkapoor (@ektarkapoor)Ektaa said in the video, "Hey Ektaa, This is me, 30 years later your older self. I know what you are feeling now. I actually remember you very clearly. 17 year old you all nervous and confused, wearing a salwar kurta, trying to look all grown up, sitting with you mom, starting your very first show. This is my love letter to you. To my younger self. I want to tell you it'll all workout, it'll all be okay. But how will it? When you yourself dont know how to love yourself? When you never felt seen and heard. How will you tell a story that people will hear? Well, let me tell you, self love will be a journey that you might not even accomplish many years later. But it will work out. There will be bad days, there will be good days, you will feel ostracized, you will feel left out, but you will make your own space. And one day you will find yourself. You will also be honored with the Padmashree and by end 2023 you will be going to collect an Emmy Directorate, the second Indian to get it. But beyond all these honors, the questions will still, the challenges will still be there. But you will survive. The insecurities will still be there but you will know what to do with them. My darling Ektaa, this is a love letter to you. Thank you for taking the first step when you were most unsure. Thank you for showing up. Thank You For Coming."As soon as the video was posted, fans and followers flooded the comment with heart emojis.Interior designer and Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan wrote, You are my inspiration Ektooo love u too much and always know that the best of your Life has just begun.. from here till infinity the Universe will love you unconditionally.Shanaya Kapoor reacted with heart and hands up emojis.Re-sharing the post, actor Sonam Kapoor praised Ekta and wrote, "You're such an inspiration my fellow Gemini...always misunderstood but always moving forward with strength and determination...love you! you're an incredible success story and something to aspire too."Ektaa's journey in entertainment has been impressive. She's known for making content that connects with people of all ages. "Thank You For Coming" is another example of her dedication to making good movies.On the work front, Ektaa is known for TV shows including Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which broke all records to become the series to attract the highest TRPs in 2000. Other shows are Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, Kohi Apna Sa, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kalash, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kahiin To Hoga, Kasamh Se, among others.Ektaa has also joined hands with Mohanlal for the pan-India film 'Vrushabha' And she is set come up with Thank You For Coming explores themes like female friendship, the challenges single women face, and modern women's pursuit of pleasure and independence.Produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network Pvt. Ltd, directed by Karan Boolani, and written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, the film will be released in theatres worldwide on October 6, 2023.

Rekha's adorable pictures with Sameera Reddy's kids go viral

19 Jul 2023

"When my kids met RekhaJi. This memory just popped up on my phone and I remember so clearly Nyra was so cranky that day, I was very hassled and its incredible how RekhaJi took the time to settle her and of course Hans got sweet hugs too ! A memory for us to show them when they grow up #legend #throwback #messymama #motherhood #moments," she captioned the post.Rekha's priceless pics with Sameera's children left everyone in awe."She is truly phenomenal And her recent cover and photoshoot for Vogue Arabia is simply epic.The Forever Diva," a social media user commented."Such great memories. Rekha is someone I have a female crush on. such dignity, charm and always drips elegance with a dash of fun and humour. Hans can boast one day that Rekha carried him," another one."Beautiful memories," a netizen wrote.Rekha recently made headlines with her Vogue cover. From Muslin Angarkha Anarkali and Mughal-inspired head gear to velvet peshwa hat or Vintage Kanjivaram sari to name a few, Rekha aced it all and how. Rekha started her career as a child actor in Telugu films Inti Guttu (1958) and Rangula Ratnam (1966). Her first film as a lead actor was Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 (1969).Speaking with Vogue Arabia, Rekha explained why she has not starred in any project since 2014. She said, Whether I make films or not, it never leaves me. I have my memories to relive what I love. And when the time is right, the right project will find me. My person is my own, but my cinematic persona is in the eyes of the beholder. Therefore I choose where I want to be and where I dont want to be. I am so blessed to have earned the right to choose what I love. And to have the luxury to simply say no."

"We felt the need to show this film to the youngsters": Ashoke Pandit on screening of '72 Hoorain' at JNU

2 Jul 2023

Ashoke Pandit opened up about the special screening of his film '72 Hoorain' at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).The screening of the film will take place in JNU on July 4 at 4 pm."I'd like to inform you that we will be screening the film on July 4 at 4 PM at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi," said Pandit.Expressing his gratitude, he said, "I'm speaking on behalf of the complete '72 Hoorain' team including producer Kiran Dagar, Gulab Singh Tanwar, Anirudh Tanwar, and director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, all the actors and the technical crew, we are grateful to you from the bottom of our hearts for the positive response to the trailer. I am confident that this will also be the case with our movie, which will be released on July 7."The film delves into the gruesome reality of terrorist camps. It came into the limelight after Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) denied a censor certificate to the film '72 Hoorain' trailer. This ruling has stirred concerns about creative freedom and censorship in the film business.During a press conference held earlier, Ashoke Pandit told the media, "They (the Censor board) have asked us to remove some scenes and words from the trailer, but they have no objection to keeping those scenes in the film. We are questioning this contradiction. This film is not against any religion and is dealing with terrorism."He further shared that they plan to show the film at various educational institutions. "We feel the need to screen this movie at various educational institutions, and we are currently doing so at a number of other institutions, including Jadavpur University and other colleges and institutions because we felt the need to show this film to the youngsters which is the need of the hour. We all have to fight terrorism together. We have to see this cancer spreading in the entire world and humanity. Once again, we are grateful to everyone for their support."'72 Hoorain' gears up for a theatrical release on July 7, is directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, produced by Gulab Singh Tanwar, Kiran Dagar, Anirudh Tanwar and co-produced by Ashoke Pandit.

Rapper Divine pays tribute to Siddhu Moose Wala during his performance at IPL 2023 Final

29 May 2023

He was heard saying "Rest in peace Siddhu Moose Wala" and asked the crowd to repeat Sidhu Moosewala after him.Divine opens his show with a tribute to Sidhu Moosewala! [ ]#IPL2023Finals YNG BASSII (@bassii0) May 29, 2023Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead by assailants in Jawaharke village of Punjab's Mansa district on May 29. The incident took place a day after his security was withdrawn by the Punjab Police among 424 others.After that, he started with his hit song 'Mere Gully Mein' and ended his performance with 'Baazigar' song.The evening keeps getting better Ahmedabad is treated with a 'DIVINE' performance @VivianDivine | #TATAIPL | #Final | #CSKvGT IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2023Rapper King also gave an energetic and electrifying performance at the beginning of the IPL 2023 closing ceremony.He kick-started his energetic performance with his hit number 'Tu Aake Dekhle', 'Maan Meri Jaan' and others.A special start to a special occasion An electrifying performance by KING gets Ahmedabad going #TATAIPL | #Final | #CSKvGT IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2023On Sunday, DJ Nucleya entertained the audience with his music. And just look at the faces of crowd, who are not only smiling but grooving on the beats.Earlier, due to persistent rain in Ahmedabad, the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 between four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) which was scheduled to be played on Sunday, shifted to the reserved day on Monday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Sudharsan scored the highest for Gujarat with a sensational 96 off 47 deliveries while Saha played a fine knock of 54 off 39 balls. For CSK, Matheesha Pathirana bagged two while Deepak Chahar and Ravindra Jadeja scalped one wicket each.

IIFA Awards 2023: Star-studded performances, big wins and more

28 May 2023

The 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' actor stole the show with his dance performance. Videos and pictures from his energetic performance surfaced online. The videos show Bhaijaan exuding his swag while shaking his leg to his hit songs such as 'Seeti Maar' from 'Radhe' and 'Aaj Ki Party' from 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'.Rocking on stage #SalmanKhan Ifty khan (@Iftykhan15) May 27, 2023'Seeti maar' DABANGG KHAN Dance performing Live [?]#salmankhan#IIFA2023#AbuDhabi#Tiger3 R gulati (@ritesh272727) May 27, 2023He also grooved to 'Aaja Soniye' from 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. Joining him on stage on this track were boys from the Norwegian dance group Quick Style.Salman's performance witnessed non-stop cheering from the audience. His sister Arpita Khan and her children also attended the award show and saw Bhaijaan's whistle-worthy performance.Apart from him, actor Nora Fatehi won netizens' hearts with her sizzling moves.#NoraFatehi performing at @iifa! She looks super gorgeous [?]#NoraFatehi#NoraIIFA2023 Nora Fatehi (@norafatehilovnt) May 28, 2023Several videos of the diva performing on iconic songs like 'Yeh Mera Dil', and 'Laila Main Laila,' at the grand award night went viral on social media.Soon after Nora's dance videos went viral on social media, fans swamped the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons."Dancing queen," a fan commented.Another fan wrote, "Ani't no one dance like her.""Nora killed it tonigh," a fan wrote.Actor Kriti Sanon impressed the audience with her amazing dance moves as she was seen performing with the Norwegian dance group Quick Style on her super hit song 'Param Sundari' from the film 'Mimi.'#KritiSanon 's performance on Param Sundari at #IIFA2023 sanya (@sanonsgirl) May 28, 2023She also performed on the romantic track 'Apna Bana Le' from her horror comedy film 'Bhediya' and 'Munda Sohna Hun Main' from the romantic comedy film 'Shehzada'.#KritiSanon : i will never get over this!! A sight straight out of a heaven [?]Kriti performing on Apna Banale at #IIFA2023 sanya (@sanonsgirl) May 28, 2023Actor Varun Dhawan also made IIFA 2023 extra special with his energetic performance. He set the stage ablaze as he grooved to multiple chart-topping songs.Check out a few glimpses from Varun's power-packed performance.Actors Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan hosted the grand award night and entertained the audiences with their quirky one-liners.The 'Sanju' actor was also seen grooving with Hrithik Roshan on the iconic song 'Ek Pal Ka Jeena'. Several videos of the duo grooving to the track went viral on social media.Apart from the dance performances and all the fun banter between the celebs, several awards were also presented to the actors, filmmakers and musicians for their outstanding work.Veteran actor Kamal Haasan received a standing ovation at IIFA 2023 when he was conferred with the award for Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema on Saturday.Music maestro AR Rahman gave the award to Haasan, who looked dapper in a black suit.As soon as Haasan received the trophy, everyone including Salman Khan and fans stood up from their seats and applauded the 'Vishwaroopam'.The audience literally erupted in a frenzy of cheers, whistles and claps.On bagging the golden trophy, Haasan expressed his gratitude, saying, "I grew up in cinema..I came here when I was three and half..You have been kind enough to allow me to survive till this stage..I am very thankful and humbled."Actors Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt won the Best Actor- Male, Female trophies for their performances in the films 'Vikram Vedha' and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.In his acceptance speech, Hrithik said, "I have lived with Vedha for many years now. It began right here in Abu Dhabi. I gave my first shot as Vedha here...it feels like life has come full circle to me. Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me which I did not know that it exist. Thank you universe and thank you Vedha for helping me discover that madness and helping me discover the strength to hold that madness.""I love you guys...I will never take you for granted," he added.The film is an official Hindi remake of a Tamil project with the same title, which featured R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles.Talking about Alia, the 30-year-old star was not in attendance to accept her award for her performance in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' in person.If reports are to be believed, Alia skipped the event due to a family emergency. Alia's maternal grandfather, Narendra Razdan, is reportedly not well.Producer Jayantilal Gada received the award on behalf of Alia.Actor Anil Kapoor was conferred with the award for "Performance In A Supporting Role - Male" following his performance in 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo'.Before attending the show, Anil had a brief conversation with the media on the green carpet."IIFA is a festival of cinema, and Abu Dhabi is a great place. We are very happy to be here for the second time, and we are thrilled that IIFA has been happening for 22 years," he said.Late actor Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan, on Saturday, won the Best Debut Actor (Male) award for his performance in the film 'Qala' at the IIFA 2023.