Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal will serve as host for IIFA Weekends and Awards, the International Film Festival Of India announced on Tuesday.
For the second consecutive year, the IIFA will return to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The International Indian Film Academy Awards will be held from May 26 and May 27.
In his official statement Bachchan said, ” I’m ecstatic to be hosting the 23rd Edition of IIFA Awards at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. “IIFA is like family to me and it gives me immense pleasure to celebrate the very best of the extraordinary range that Indian cinema has to offer. With IIFA’s gigantic global fan following it is indeed an annual pilgrimage and an absolute honour to entertain and meet the fans there and connect with them globally. I look forward to hosting the IIFA Awards. See you all there!”
Speaking on the occasion, Vicky Kaushal added, “I feel hugely privileged, my journey with IIFA goes back by seven years to my first film, Masaan when I won the Best Debut Award, followed by Best Supporting Actor for Sanju and Best Actor for Sardar Udham last year. I can’t wait to be back to take centre stage as IIFA Awards host along with Abhishek Bachchan.”
The annual gala will be held in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of immersive destinations and experiences.