It was a big night for the Bollywood superstars as the 18th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards were held in the beautiful city of New York.

This year's best actress award was given to Alia Bhatt for Udta Punjab. She played the role of a Bihari migrant girl in the movie.

The best playback singer award was grabbed by Amit Mishra for Bulleya from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.

Alia's co-star from Udta Punjab, Shahid Kapoor too won big in IIFA 2017. He was given the best actor male award.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher won the best supporting actor male award for his performance in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. He played the role of MS Dhoni's father in the film.

Jim Sarbh who was last seen in Sushant Singh starrer Raabta was given best actor in a negative role trophy for his role in Neerja.

Diljit Dosanjh who impressed everyone in his role of a cop in Udta Punjab was given the best debut actor male trophy.

Disha Patani who played the role of Dhoni's girlfriend in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story was named best debut actor female.

Music director AR Rahman was given a special award for completing 25 years in the music industry.