The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards weekend has kicked off in Abu Dhabi, beginning with IIFA Utsavam which celebrated south Indian cinema on Friday night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The main awards ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, with Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Vicky Kaushal as hosts. Fans are excited to see Shah Rukh Khan return as a host after many years, making this evening particularly special.
IIFA Rocks, the concluding event, will be co-hosted by Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee. Siddhant expressed his excitement at hosting IIFA for the first time at a press conference on Friday. He mentioned his love for improvisation and hinted at bringing a mischievous element to the hosting with Abhishek. Both hosts hail from a theatre background and are looking forward to entertaining the audience with their chemistry on stage.
Abhishek emphasized the excitement surrounding the upcoming event and the fun that both hosts plan to bring to the stage. The duo’s theatrical background and shared love for improvisation promise to make IIFA Rocks a memorable evening for attendees.
Fans can catch Siddhant and Abhishek in action as co-hosts for IIFA Rocks on Sunday, September 29th. The pair’s camaraderie and comedic timing are sure to add an entertaining element to the evening, showcasing their talent as hosts and entertaining personalities.
The IIFA Awards weekend in Abu Dhabi promises to be a star-studded event with renowned hosts and personalities from the Indian film industry. The celebration of Indian cinema at the prestigious awards ceremony is a testament to the talent and creativity within the industry, with the weekend’s events highlighting the diversity and excellence of Indian films.
As anticipation builds for the main awards ceremony and IIFA Rocks, fans are eagerly awaiting the performances, appearances, and surprises that the weekend has in store. With Shah Rukh Khan’s return as a host, along with a lineup of other esteemed hosts and guests, the IIFA Awards weekend in Abu Dhabi is set to be a memorable and exciting celebration of Indian cinema and talent.
