GUWAHATI: The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards will begin in Abu Dhabi for three days, from September 27 to 29, bringing a star-studded event full of music, performances, and awards.
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The 24th edition of this event will take place at the grand 18,000-seater Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Big names from the Indian film industry, including Shah Rukh Khan, Ram Charan, Karan Johar, Rana Daggubati, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, are expected to grace the event.
Other Bollywood icons like Ananya Panday, Nora Fatehi, Janhvi Kapoor, and Shahid Kapoor will also light up the stage with their energetic performances.
This year's IIFA presents a unique celebration of Bollywood and South Indian cinema, bringing together talent from India's diverse film industries. Andre Timmins of Wizcraft International has lauded the event, claiming it as the first-ever occasion of full representation from Bollywood and the South film industries—including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema—on one platform.
The event will kick off with 'IIFA Utsavam,' an awards show that honours the achievements of South Indian cinema. Star actor Rana Daggubati will host the event, promising a night of fun, laughter, and some behind-the-scenes surprises.
The grand finale, 'IIFA Rocks,' set for September 29, will blend music and fashion, hosted by Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee.
Since its debut in 2000, IIFA has toured global cities like New York, Toronto, Singapore, Johannesburg, and Dubai. Returning to Abu Dhabi for the third time promises to be one spectacular convergence of the nation's vibrant film culture.
