IIFA 2024 LIVE: Bollywood celebs walk the green carpet

Bollywood is bringing its glitz and glamour to the UAE thanks to this year’s edition of International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), which will take place in Abu Dhabi tonight.

The extravaganza that draws movie stars from across India is being held at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

This time, the mega event is a three-day gala that began with IIFA Utsavam, a celebration of south Indian film industries, on September 27. Read all about what happened on day one of IIFA here.

Day three, on September 29, will be the invitation-only party IIFA Rocks, where artistes such as Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will perform.

But coming back to tonight.

Tonight, Bollywood takes centre stage, and it’s extra special because of its hosts, namely, the superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Tauba Tauba sensation Vicky Kaushal, and the movie director Karan Johar. Many interesting things are planned, including spectacular performances by the likes of Umrao Jaan actress Rekha.

The Khaleej Times team is on the ground to report on things live, as they happen tonight, so sit back, relax, and keep your refresh button pressed; this is going to be an action-packed night.

But before we head to the main event, here’s a look at some cool behind-the-scenes moments from IIFA 2024.

The stars are going all out for IIFA 2024. Don't believe us? Just check out these cool practice reels - that's an A for effort guys.

Shahid Kapoor is also going to be on stage, and apparently he can't wait. He told Khaleej Times in an interview, "We're very excited for the IIFA weekend. It’s a chance to interact with people, do different activities, and visit new places, so it's always fun."

Here's what he had to say about his performance to the IIFA team:

Meanwhile, fans and fellow stars can't wait for Shah Rukh Khan to take the stage. Crew actress Kriti Sanon, who is also set to perform this weekend, said Shah Rukh has this infectious energy. "I am looking forward to seeing him host," she said. "I used to always love watching him host because of the energy he has."

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