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Rana and Shah Rukh Khan pictured on stage
At the IIFA Awards 2024 press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday night Rana Daggubati, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar were present and a heartwarming moment was captured on video.
The footage shows Rana Daggubati touching Shah Rukh Khan’s feet on stage, a gesture of respect and admiration. Shah Rukh Khan responded with a beaming smile and a warm embrace, reflecting the mutual admiration between the two stars.
Rana Daggubati also sought blessings from Karan Johar further endearing himself to the audience and leaving the filmmaker visibly pleased. We are fully South Indian.
That’s how we do it Rana Daggubati remarked as reported by news agency ANI which prompted enthusiastic cheers from those in attendance.
Rana Daggubati praised Shah Rukh Khan for being an exceptional host and reminisced about a memorable visit to Mannat, Shah Rukh Khan’s residence for an after-party.
This year’s IIFA Awards will be held from September 27 to 29 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar will be hosting the main awards night, while Rana Daggubati will take on the role of host for IIFA Utsavam.
At IIFA Rocks casting director and Stree 2 actor Abhishek Banerjee alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi will showcase their hosting talents. The event promises to be star-studded with performances expected from veteran actress Rekha as well as Janhvi Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor.
In addition to his IIFA involvement Rana Daggubati is gearing up for his new project “Kaantha,” directed by Selvamani Selvaraj. The multilingual film also features Dulquer Salmaan with Bhagyashri Borse in the female lead role.
Shah Rukh Khan roasts Karan Johar: ‘Kitna host karega.
While applauding Abhishek Banerjee’s impressive performance in Stree 2, SRK jokingly suggested that Johar renowned for his successful talk show Koffee With Karan, might want to channel his talents back into filmmaking instead of hosting.
He said Bhai main Zoom pe kar lunga main itna jaldi karta hu. Main toh itna hosting karta hu na.’” SRK continued with his playful banter He hosts chat shows he hosts film shows… bhai, you should also make a film.” With a wink, he added, How much hosting will you do ?
He expressed his enthusiasm about hosting the awards alongside Johar despite his absence in previous years due to busy filming schedules. “I would have loved to attend earlier but the IIFA dates often conflicted with my shooting schedule,” he quipped.
He wore a black T-shirt paired with flared pants, white sneakers and a black cap showcasing a shorter hairstyle compared to the longer locks he had previously flaunted at events like Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding.
His bold beard and ponytail had been a defining feature of his public persona but his new cleaner look at the press conference certainly caught the attention of fans and media alike.
Shah Rukh Khan Biography :
Often called the “Baadshah of Bollywood” and “King Khan” by the media, he has starred in more than 100 films and earned numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards.
Khan earned critical acclaim for his roles in Devdas (2002) as an alcoholic in Swades (2004) as a NASA scientist, in Chak De! India (2007) as a hockey coach, and in My Name Is Khan (2010) as a man with Asperger syndrome.
His commercial successes extended to romantic films like Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) and comedies such as Chennai Express (2013) and Happy New Year (2014).
Following a brief hiatus, Khan made a significant return in 2023 with the action thrillers Pathaan and Jawan, both of which have emerged as some of the highest-grossing Indian films.
As of 2015, Khan is the co-chairman of Red Chillies Entertainment, a major film production company, and its subsidiaries. He is also a co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket team in the Indian Premier League and the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League.
Due to his extensive endorsements and entrepreneurial ventures, the media often refers to him as “Brand SRK.” Khan is also a regular television presenter and stage performer.
His philanthropic work includes providing health care and disaster relief and he was awarded UNESCO’s Pyramide con Marni award in 2011 for his support of children’s education and the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award in 2018 for advocating women’s and children’s rights in India.
Frequently listed among the most influential figures in Indian culture, Khan was named one of the fifty most powerful people in the world by Newsweek in 2008 and was recognized as one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a 2022 readers’ poll by Empire.