The green carpet is rolled out and the stage is set as the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on 26th and 27th May 2023. In a partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, the celebration of Indian Cinema will be held at Etihad Arena.
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IIFA 2023 will kickstart the celebration with Sobha IIFA Rocks on 26th May, hosted by Farah Khan Kunder and Rajkummar Rao and will feature performances by Amit Trivedi, along with several popular singers, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nucleya, 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.
But, that’s not all! Here are five things you must watch out for at IIFA 2023.
1. starry performances
This year’s lineup of performers for IIFA Rocks is nothing short of stellar, with a diverse mix of artists from the film industry. Take a look at the exciting list! Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan, Nora Fatehi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sunidhi Chauhan, Badshah, and many others will perform at IIFA Rocks on May 26 and IIFA awards night on May 27.
2. Banter between hosts
With Rajkummar Rao, Farah Khan, Abishek Bachchan, and Vicky Kaushal on hosting duties for IIFA 2023, you can be sure to expect a fun-filled banter. Well, after all what else are Bollywood award shows for!
3. Green carpet appearances
Fashion and green carpet go hand-in-hand. This is the place where you can take fashion inspiration and also get some chit-chat done with Bollywood stars. But, if you aren’t around don’t fret. Team Social Kandura is sure to bring to you all the content you need from the Bollywood extravaganza.
4. IIFA Masterclasses
An IIFA Masterclass featuring renowned Bollywood director Kabir Khan is also part of the schedule. “Directors Cut with Kabir Khan” will give aspiring filmmakers in the UAE the chance to learn from the best in the Indian film industry. Other masterclasses that kick off the two-day event include Hair & Makeup On & Off Screen with Nabila and A 360 degrees of creativity in Cinema with Omung Kumar.
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