IIFA Awards announced the nominations for its 23nd edition.

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 To be held at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE in February 2023.

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 Alia Bhatt's two blockbusters of the year 2022 -- Gangubai Kathiawadi and Brahmastra Part One: Shiva -- lead the nominations.

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 Gangubai Kathiawadi received 8 nods including best actor (female) for Bhatt, best picture, and best director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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  Brahmastra Part One: Shiva is nominated for best director, best supporting actor (both male and female), music director, best story (original), best playback singer (both male and female) and best lyrics categories.

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 Other contenders for best picture trophy include Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Darlings, Drishyam 2 and Vikram Vedha.

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  Bhatt has an additional nomination in the best actor (female) category for her performance in Darlings.

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 Kartik Aaryan is nominated in the best actor (male) along with Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Rajkummar Rao and Anupam Kher.

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 Superstar Shah Rukh Khan received a surprise nomination in the best supporting actor (male) category.

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  The award ceremony will be hosted by Abhishek Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar and Maniesh Paul.

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