Abu Dhabi is set to witness a star-studded Indian film extravaganza as the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) will be kicked off on Friday.
The two-day event will be held on the picturesque Yas Island in the emirate.
The award event is held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral.
Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, Director-General of Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi, said, “We are pleased to host the IIFA Awards once again in Abu Dhabi since it marks a significant turning point for our dynamic entertainment calendar.”
Taghrid Alsaeed, an Executive Director at Miral, said this exceptional event, set to unite remarkable movie stars on the island, further reinforces the firm’s commitment to position Yas Island as a global destination for leisure and entertainment.
IIFA 2023 will kickstart the celebration with Sobha IIFA Rocks on 26th May, hosted by Farah Khan Kunder and Rajkummar Rao.
The inaugural event will feature performances by Amit Trivedi, along with several popular singers, including Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nucleya, and Sukhbir Singh.
The highly awaited special addition this year to the Sobha IIFA Rocks is the premiere of an exclusive showcase by leading celebrity designer, Manish Malhotra, who is celebrating 25 years in the fashion industry.
The Nexa IIFA Awards will take place on 27th May 2023 and will be hosted by Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal, along with electrifying performances by Bollywood superstars Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Nora Fatehi and Rakul Preet Singh.
One of the highlights of the Sobha IIFA weekend is a set of masterclasses designed for film buffs, aspiring filmmakers and enthusiasts.
The masterclass series features, ‘Director’s Cut’ with Kabir Khan and Omung Kumar along with a must-attend session by celebrity hair and makeup artist Nabila.
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