5Photo© hindustantimes.comIIFA Utsavam 2024: Aishwarya Touches Mani Ratnam's Feet In Viral Video
IIFA 2024 kicked off at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Friday. The Day 1 event, titled IIFA Utsavam, was hosted by South actors Rana Daggubati and Teja Sajja. This part of IIFA Awards celebrated outstanding work in the South film industry.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan: II, while Mani Ratnam took home the Best Director award for the same film. During the event, a touching moment occurred when Aishwarya greeted Mani Ratnam on stage by touching his feet and then sharing a warm hug. IIFA's official Instagram handle shared a video of the moment.
“Aishwarya and Mani Ratnam perfect duo,” read the text attached to the post.
In addition to the Ponniyin Selvan series, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Mani Ratnam have worked together in movies such as Iruvar, Ravan and Guru.