Irrfan Khan, Sridevi win top honours at IIFA 2018
Bangkok, June 25 : Actor Irrfan Khan and late veteran actress Sridevi were named the Best Actors at the 19th edition of the IIFA Awards, for their remarkable work in films "Hindi Medium" and "Mom", respectively.
At a grand event on Sunday here at the Siam Niramit theatre, a story of an ambitious and enterprising housewife, "Tumhari Sulu" bagged the Best Picture honour, while Saket Chaudhary took back the Best Director Award.
Late Sridevi's husband-producer Boney Kapoor took the award for her performance in "Mom". He was emotional as he received the award from actress Kriti Sanon. "I dedicate this award to the entire team of 'Moma'," said an emotional Boney.
The award function also honoured late actors Vinod Khanna, Shashi Kapoor and Sridevi.
Vinod's award was accepted by veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy. Rishi Kapoor took Shashi Kapoor's award. While actor Anil Kapoor and Boney broke down in tears while talking about Sridevi at the gala.
"I have mixed emotions today. I miss her every minute and second of my life. I still feel she is around here....I want you all to support Janhvi like you supported her mother..." said a teary eyed Boney.
Veteran actor actor Anupam Kher was honoured with the Outstanding Achievement award by Anil.
"It is a great feeling when your own peers celebrate your achievements and as I have been saying, this is just the interval point of what I am doing and my seconds half of journey starts now. It started with my 500th film....I told myself this is the interval point with The Big Sick and after that I have done 15 films in the last one year both international and national," Anupam told IANS.
The 2000-seater Siam Niramit theatre saw thousands of Bollywood fanatics coming to the event to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.
A string of A-listers like Ranbir Kapoor, Varun, Arjun, Kriti Sanon, Bobby Deol and Shraddha set the stage on fire with their power packed and electrifying performances.
Varun danced on numbers like "Sau Tarah Ke", "Tama Tama," and "High Rated Gabru".
Bobby danced with Romanian TV presenter and singer Iulia Vantur on numbers like "Gupt Gupt, "Soldier soldier", "Tera Rang Balle Balle" and tracks from his latest release "Race 3".
Kriti, Arjun and Shraddha also danced to tracks from their films respectively.
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Bhatkal: Graduation Day ceremony 2023-2024 held at Anjuman College
Bhatkal: The Graduation Day Ceremony for the academic year 2023-2024 was conducted on 22nd September 2024 at Anjuman Arts, Science, and Commerce College, Bhatkal. The event, organized by the Student Welfare Wing, honored the graduating students and recognized their academic achievements in a simple yet dignified ceremony.
The event began at 11:00 a.m., with students, their families, faculty members, and special guests in attendance. The program opened with a recitation of Quranic verses by Mr. Hisham Kazia, a final-year BCom student, followed by a welcome address by Prof. Aftab GM, the Chairman of the event. In his speech, Prof. Aftab applauded the hard work of the graduates and extended a warm welcome to all attendees.
Several notable guests were present, including the Chief Guest, Abdul Qadir Basha Ruknuuddin, former Senior Recruitment Officer in the Department of Health, Government of Dubai. The event was presided over by Sadique Pilloor, Vice President 1 of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen. Other dignitaries included Ismail Jukaku, Additional General Secretary of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, Prof. Mushtaque K Shaikh, Principal of Anjuman Degree College, and Prof. Hibban Shabandari, Vice Principal of the college.
In his address, Chief Guest Ruknuuddin spoke about the rapidly advancing technology and its impact on various fields, including healthcare. He urged the graduates to continuously upgrade their skills, noting that the degrees they earned could become irrelevant without continuous self-improvement. Ruknuuddin shared insights from his 50-year experience in Dubai and highlighted the city's transformation under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Ruknuuddin also emphasized the need for more professionals in medical technology in Bhatkal, particularly in fields like nursing, radiology, and dental hygiene. He suggested that students pursue short diploma courses to address the growing demand for skilled medical professionals in the region.
In his presidential address, Janab Sadique Pilloor stressed the importance of discipline and ethical behavior in both personal and professional life. He encouraged the graduates to stay connected with their alma mater and uphold the values they had learned during their time at the college.
The ceremony also recognized outstanding student achievements. Awards were given for academic excellence, sports, and co-curricular activities.
- Academic Excellence: Mohiddin Asbah, who secured the 9th rank in BCom at Karnatak University, Dharwad, received a cash prize of ₹10,000. Pooja Prakash Naik, who secured the 2nd rank in BA, was also awarded ₹10,000.
- Best Outgoing Students: Anzar Hussain (BCom) and Mavia Mohtisham (BA) were jointly awarded the Best Outgoing Male Student award, each receiving ₹5,000. Amruta S. Naik (BA) was named the Best Outgoing Female Student, receiving ₹5,000 as well.
- Perfect Scorers: Several students were recognized for achieving perfect scores in various subjects. Anzar Hussain received ₹5,000 for scoring full marks in five subjects, and other students, including Muizuddeen Dukandar, Mohammed Maan Ekkeri, and others, were awarded prizes ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 for their academic achievements.
Special Awards
- Amruta S. Naik was awarded ₹1,000 for being the Best NSS Volunteer.
- Mohtesham Maviya received a certificate as the Best Scout Rover.
General Championship in Sports
Sportsmanship was also celebrated with General Championships awarded in both male and female categories:
- Chaya Venkatraman Naik received the General Championship in Sports (Female Category).- The Male Championship was jointly awarded to Jasir Jamee and Syed Mubeen.
At the postgraduate level, Mr. Shreyas and Mr. Jairam Jattappa Naik were also recognized for their achievements in sports.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof. Manjunath Prabhu, expressing gratitude to the Chief Guest, dignitaries, faculty members, and students. The Graduation Day Ceremony marked an important milestone for the graduating students, celebrating both their academic achievements and their personal growth during their time at Anjuman College.
