Highlights
The IIFA Festival 2024 is scheduled for the 27th – 29th of September on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This year’s main event will be the largest ever, with a combination of the Indian Hindi film industry, also known as Bollywood, and the other major regional industries in the south. The event is a spectacular three-night affair that comprises the IIFA Utsavam which pays homage to four South Indian film industries, the glamorous IIFA Awards, and the selective IIFA Rocks. With the biggest celebrities as the hosts, performers, and guests, IIFA 2024 seeks to display the finest Indian cinema to the entire world, thus re-establishing the event as the largest global celebration of Indian films.
IIFA Festival 2024: Dates and Venues
The IIFA Festival 2024 will occur on the 27th, 28th, and 29th of September 2024 at the Etihad Arena Yas Island Abu Dhabi. The event is co-hosted with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the global leader in the development of integrated cultural destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi.
@iamsrk and Karan Johar take the stage together, announcing their hosting of the 24th edition of IIFA 2024 in Abu Dhabi!
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A Grand Start in Mumbai
The first press conference for IIFA India was conducted on the 10th of September, 2024 in Mumbai which marked a splendid beginning of the festival with the presence of stars. Bollywood hero Shah Rukh Khan and the director Karan Johar who would be hosting the NEXA IIFA Awards added a lot of glamor and buzz among the fans and media.
Event Breakdown
September 27: NEXA IIFA Utsavam Awards
September 28: NEXA IIFA Awards co-presented by Sobha
September 29: Sobha IIFA Rocks co-presented by NEXA
Star-Studded Hosting Lineup
IIFA Awards: Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Vicky Kaushal
IIFA Rocks: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee
IIFA Utsavam (South Indian cinema celebration):
- Telugu Hosts: Rana Dagubatti and Teja Sajja
- Kannada Hosts: Akul Balaji and Vijay Raghavendra
- Tamil Hosts: Sathish and Diya Menon
- Malayalam Hosts: Sudev Nair and Pearle Maaney
Performances to Look Forward To
IIFA Awards: Rekha, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor
IIFA Rocks: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Honey Singh
IIFA Utsavam: Prabhu Deva, Rockstar DSP, Shane Nigam, Raashii Khanna, Pragya Jaiswal, Malashri, Aradhana Ram, Regina Cassandra
IIFA Utsavam: Celebrating South Indian Cinema
IIFA Utsavam 2024 will focus on the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries, bringing together the rich tapestry of talent, creativity, and storytelling from South India to a global audience.
Key Partnerships and Sponsorships
1. NEXA – Presenting Sponsor of IIFA Awards & Co-Presenting Sponsor of IIFA Weekend and Rocks
2. Sobha Realty – Presenting Sponsor of IIFA Weekend and Rocks & Co-Presenting Sponsor of IIFA Awards
3. Yas Island / Experience Abu Dhabi – Official Destination Partners
4. Maisour – Investment Platform Partners
5. Zee Network – Broadcasting Partner
6. Ease My Trip – Travel Partner
7. Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island – Official Hospitality Partner
8. Lulu Hypermarkets – UAE Retail Promotion Partner
9. Criticare Asia Hospitals – Healthcare Partner
10. Nabila & Zero Makeup – Official Hair & Makeup Partner
11. Amorepacific – Official Gifting Partner
12. Puneet Gupta Invitations – Official Invitation Partner
13. Faridah Ajmal Perfumes – Official Gifting Partner
14. Vernost – Digital Partner
15. Kadak & Khaleej Times – UAE Media Partners
16. Grand Hyatt Mumbai – Mumbai Host Hotel
17. NECC – Brand Partner
18. Bright Outdoor Media Limited – Media Partner
Celebrity Quotes and Excitement
Shah Rukh Khan expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the 24th edition, saying, “IIFA is a celebration of Indian cinema that resonates across the globe. I look forward to bringing the energy, passion, and grandeur of IIFA to life once again.”
Karan Johar shared his deep personal connection with IIFA, mentioning his father’s involvement in the early years and his excitement to co-host with Shah Rukh Khan.
Other stars, including Vicky Kaushal, Rekha, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Abhishek Banerjee, also expressed their excitement about participating in various capacities.
Ticket Details
Let me remind you about IIFA FESTIVAL 2024- that is sure to be great, and one of the main events of this evening is the performance of Rekha. The championship will be held in the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on September 27-29, 2024. Seats for this great event of the Indian film industry are now open for booking.
IIFA Utsavam Live (27th September):
Book Your Tickets- https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/iifa-utsavam
IIFA Awards Live (28th September):
Book Your Tickets- https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/iifa-awards-2024
IIFA Rocks Live (29th September):
Book Your Tickets- https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/iifa-rocks-2024
