'Shershaah' and other big winners from IIFA Awards 2022

The Vishnuvardhan-directed film is the event's biggest success story, while actors Kriti Sanon and Vicky Kaushal are lauded for their performances

Actors Maniesh Paul, Riteish Deshmukh and Salman Khan hosted the 22nd IIFA Awards at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. All photos: IIFA2022

Salman Khan arrived to the venue on a motorbike.

Actor Tiger Shroff was one of the first performers of the night.

Tiger Shroff is known for his high-energy dance moves.

Shroff performed a mix of his hits, including 'Whistle Baja', 'Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main', 'Dus Bahane' and 'Jai Jai Shivshankar'.

Singer Jubin Natiyal won the Best Playback Singer (Male) for the song 'Raataan Lambiyan' from the film 'Shershaah'.

Asees Kaur also won Best Playback Singer (Female) for 'Raataan Lambiyan' from the film 'Shershaah'.

Ahan Shetty won the Best Debut (Male) for his role in 'Tadap'.

Actor Suniel Shetty handed the Best Debut (Male) award to his son Ahan Shetty.

Actress Divya Khosla Kumar performs.

Rapper Yo Yo Singh and Guru Randhawa debuted their song 'Designer' at the IIFA Awards.

The musicians were joined by Divya Khosla Kumar for a performance.

Punjabi pop star Guru Randhawa performs.

Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh on stage.

Actor Abhishek Bachchan appears on stage.

Nora Fatehi on stage at the IIFA Awards 2022 in Abu Dhabi.

Nora Fatehi shared the stage with a young dancer, Kashni from Abu Dhabi, who she found via an Instagram scout.

Fatehi also debuted her new song 'Dirty Little Secrets' in Abu Dhabi.

Filmmaker Vishnuvardhan's film 'Shershaah' won both Best Director and Best Picture.

Anurag Basu won Best Original Story for 'Ludo'.

Sai Tamhankar with her award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film 'Mimi'.

Pankaj Tripathi won Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Ludo'.

Kriti Sanon received the Best Actress for her role in the film 'Mimi'.

Vicky Kaushal with his Best Actor for his role in 'Sardar Udham'.

Abhishek Bachchan began his performance with the song 'Indiawale'.

Abhishek Bachchan performs. His was one of the most well-received performances of the night.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya dancing as they watch Abhishek Bachchan perform.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya enjoy Abhishek's performance on the front row.

Ananya Panday performs.

Actress Sara Ali Khan performs.

Abhishek Bachchan performs.

Ananya Panday's first ever live performance didn't seem like one. She aced it like a seasoned performer.

Sara Ali Khan delivered a high-energy set on stage.

For his performance, Shahid Kapoor made his entrance with the song 'Yaad Aa Raha Hai' via a small platform above the audience.

Kapoor's performance was a tribute to Bollywood singer and composer Bappi Lahiri, who died in February.

Kapoor also pulled actress Ananya Panday from the audience.

Lahiri was known for introducing Bollywood to disco and electronic music. For Kapoor's performance, the Etihad Arena was converted into a disco hall.

Kapoor was also joined by Nora Fatehi for a song.

Kapoor's tribute to Lahiri was the final performance of the night.

The 22nd International Indian Film Academy Awards, held in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday, celebrated the best of Bollywood in cinema and on streaming platforms over the past two years.

The industry's stars spoke about their excitement of coming together after two years of the pandemic to celebrate the Hindi film industry and their talented friends.

Shershaah was the biggest winner of the night, followed by Sardar Udham, starring Vicky Kaushal.

Full list of winners from the IIFA Awards 2022:

Best Picture

Shershaah

Best Direction

Vishnuvardhan, Shershaah

Best Actor In a Leading Role (Female)

Kriti Sanon, Mimi

Best Actor In a Leading Role (Male)

Vicky Kaushal, Sardar Udham

Performance In a Supporting Role (Female)

Sai Tamhankar, Mimi

Performance In a Supporting Role (Male)

Pankaj Tripathi, Ludo

Music Direction

A R Rahman, Atrangi Re, and Tanishk Bagchi, Jasleen Royal, Javed-Mohsin, Vikram Montrose, B Praak, Jaani, Shershaah

Playback Singer (Female)

Asees Kaur, Raataan Lambiyan in the film Shershaah

Playback Singer (Male)

Jubin Nautiyal, Raataan Lambiyan in the film Shershaah

Best Story (Original)

Anurag Basu, Ludo

Best Story (Adapted)

Kabir Khan, Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, 83

Best Lyrics

Kausar Munir, Lehra Do from the film 83

Best Debut (Female)

Sharvari Wagh, Bunty Aur Babli 2

Best Debut (Male)

Ahan Shetty, Tadap

Cinematography

Avik Mukhopadhyay, Sardar Udham

Background Score

A R Rahman, Atrangi Re

Screenplay

Sandeep Shrivastava, Shershaah

Dialogue

Anubhav Sinha, Mrunmayee Lagoo, Thappad

Editing

Chandrashekhar Prajapati, Sardar Udham

Sound Mixing

Ajay Kumar PB and Manik Batra, 83

Sound Design

Lochan Kanvinde, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

Choreography

Vijay Ganguly for Chaka Chak, Atrangi Re

Special Effects (Visual)

NY VFXwaala, Edit FX Studios, Main Road Post Russia, Super8 / BOJP, Sardar Udham