Updated on: 03 June, 2022 02:13 PM IST |Shweta Shah
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) is round the corner and we cannot contain our excitement. Happening after two-year long break, the night is finally here where well see all Bollywood stars under one roof. Know everything about the award function right here.
1. When and where is IIFA happening?
Usually IIFA happens at some exotic places, bringing in the who's who of Bollywood. This time, Abu Dhabi's Yas Island opened its arms to the much-loved Bollywood stars. Happening at Etihad Arena, the event is spread across two days - 3rd and 4th of June. Did you know, the first ever IIFA took place in London? What did we say about exotic locations!
2. You wouldn't believe who is hosting the IIFA evening!
On the first day of IIFA, Farah Khan and Aparshakti Khurrana will helm the show. On June 4th, which is the second night, Ritesh Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul will be your entertainers for the night After completing 20 years in the business, Salman Khan will also turn an emcee alongside Deshmukh and Paul. We're sure there are many cats that will be pulled out of the bags.
3. Who is going to perform and attend?
IIFA 2022 is going to be one starry affair. From Tiger Shroff to Shahid Kapoor, here are the details about who's going to show their moves on the night. Apart from the rising stars of Bollywood, veteran actors such as Mithun Charkaborthy, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Boney Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Lara Dutta, Arjun Rampal, and more will be gracing the night.
4. Where can I watch IIFA?
Well, #IIFAOnColors is definitely a trending hashtag on Twitter. Though the channel is the official satellite partner for the Bollywood award function, there still hasn't been any official announcements yet.
5. IIFA 2022 Nominations
By this time, we're sure you must be wondering who will sweep this time's IIFA trophy. Well, we leave that up tp you to guess, but what we know are the nominations. Here are the actors nominated in their expertise category:i) Best Actor Award (Male)
Ranveer Singh (’83)
Vicky Kaushal ( Sardar Udham)
Siddharth Malhotra (Shershaah)
Irrfan Khan (Angrezi Medium)
Manoj Bajpayee (Bhonsle)
ii) Best Actor Award (Female)
Vidya Balan (Sherni)
Kriti Sanon (Mimi)
Sanya Malhotra (Pagglait)
Kiara Advani (Shershaah)
Taapsee Pannu (Thappad)
iii) Best Film Award
Shershaah
The Film
Ludo
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
Thappad
iv) Best Direction Award
Kabir Khan (’83)
Anurag Basu (Ludo)
Shoojit Sircar (Sardar Udham)
Vishnuvardhan (Shershaah)
Anubhav Sinha (Thappad)
Other nominated categories for IIFA 2022 include Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Star Debut of the Year Male/Female, Best Music Director, Best Lyricist, Best Male/Female Playback Singer. Technical Awards include Best Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Cinematography, Editing, among others.
Are you ready for IIFA 2022?
