IIFA 2026: Dhurandhar Sweeps Major Awards, The Ba***ds of Bollywood Takes Best Web Series
The 2026 IIFA Awards celebrated the best in Bollywood, with Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar taking center stage as the biggest winner of the night. The film secured multiple prestigious awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Dhar himself, and Best Actor for Ranveer Singh. This recognition highlights the film’s strong impact across various categories, showcasing its excellence in storytelling and performance.
Major Wins for Dhurandhar
Aditya Dhar’s success at the IIFA Awards was remarkable, as he also clinched the Best Story, Best Screenplay, and Best Dialogues awards for Dhurandhar. These accolades reflect the film’s comprehensive achievement in both technical and artistic aspects. The multiple wins not only underscore Dhar’s talent as a filmmaker but also affirm Dhurandhar‘s place in the hearts of audiences and critics alike.
Ranveer Singh’s portrayal in the film earned him the Best Actor award, further solidifying his status as one of Bollywood’s leading stars. The film’s strong showing across major categories demonstrates its widespread acclaim and popularity within the industry.
Aneet Padda Shines in Acting Categories
In a standout moment of the evening, Aneet Padda was awarded Best Actress for her compelling performance in Saiyaara. This honor marks a significant achievement for Padda, as she takes home one of the most coveted acting awards at the ceremony. Her performance resonated with audiences, earning her recognition among the top talents in the industry.
The IIFA Awards also acknowledged other notable performances, with Huma Qureshi winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in Jolly LLB 3, and Sanjay Dutt receiving the Best Supporting Actor award for his work in Dhurandhar. These wins highlight the diverse talent present in Bollywood and the range of performances celebrated at the event.
Digital Awards Recognize New Talent
The digital entertainment landscape was also celebrated at the 2026 IIFA Awards, with *The Ba**ds of Bollywood winning Best Web Series. This recognition reflects the growing importance of digital content in the entertainment industry. Aryan Khan received the Best Director award for his work on the series, marking a significant achievement in his burgeoning career.
The awards ceremony recognized various talents in the digital space, including performances by Sanya Malhotra and Abhishek Banerjee, who were honored for their leading roles in Mrs. and Stolen, respectively. The inclusion of digital awards underscores the evolving nature of storytelling in the entertainment industry, bridging the gap between traditional cinema and online platforms.
List of Winners
Popular Categories:
- Best Film: Dhurandhar
- Best Director: Aditya Dhar – Dhurandhar
- Best International Film: Avatar: Fire & Ash
- Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female): Aneet Padda – Saiyaara
- Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): Ranveer Singh – Dhurandhar
- Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Huma Qureshi – Jolly LLB 3
- Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Sanjay Dutt – Dhurandhar
- Performance in a Negative Role: Akshaye Khanna – Dhurandhar
- Best Music Direction: Shashwat Sachdev – Dhurandhar
- Best Story (Original): Aditya Dhar – Dhurandhar
- Best Story (Adapted): Basharat Peer, Sumit Roy and Neeraj Ghaywan – Homebound
- Best Lyrics: Irshad Kamil – Title song for Saiyaara
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Faheem Abdullah – Title song for Saiyaara
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal – Saiyaara Reprise for Saiyaara
- Best Debut (Female): Rasha Thadani – Azaad
- Best Debut (Male): Ahaan Panday – SaiyaaraTechnical Categories:
- Best Cinematography: Vikash Nowlakha – Dhurandhar
- Best Screenplay: Aditya Dhar – Dhurandhar
- Best Dialogues: Aditya Dhar – Dhurandhar
- Best Editing: Shivkumar V. Panicker – Dhurandhar
- Best Choreography: Bosco Leslie Martis – Aavan Jaavan for War 2
- Best Sound Design: Bishwadeep Chatterjee for Dhurandhar
- Best Sound Mixing: Alok De – Chhaava
- Best Special Effects: Assemblage Entertainment and Redefine for ChhaavaDigital Awards 2026:
- Best Picture: Baramulla
- Best Direction: Karan Tejpal – Stolen
- Performance in a Leading Role (Female): Sanya Malhotra – Mrs.
- Performance in a Leading Role (Male): Abhishek Banerjee – Stolen
- Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Monika Panwar – Nishanchi 2
- Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Avinash Tiwary – The Mehta Boys
- Best Story: Aditya Dhar, Monal Thakkar and Aditya Suhas Jambhale – Baramulla
- Best Web Series: Red Chillies Entertainment – *The Ba**ds of Bollywood
- Best Web Series Direction: Aryan Khan – *The Ba**ds of Bollywood
- Performance in a Leading Role (Female): Tillotama Shome – Paatal Lok Season 2
- Performance in a Leading Role (Male): Jaideep Ahlawat – Paatal Lok Season 2
- Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): Anya Singh – *The Ba**ds of Bollywood
- Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): Raghav Juyal – *The Ba**ds of Bollywood
- Best Story (Original): Sudip Sharma, Tamal Sen, Rahul Kanojia and Abhishek Banerjee – Paatal Lok Season 2
- Best Docuseries/DocuFilm: The Roshans
- Best Reality/Non-Scripted Show: The Traitors
- Best Title Track: Ujwal Gupta – Number 1 for *The Ba**ds of BollywoodAlso Read: Yami Gautam reveals husband Aditya Dhar is ‘completely non-dramatic’ in real life on Kon Honar Crorepati.
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