Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal and others dazzle at IIFA 2023 pre-event | Pics

Abhishek Bachchan is thrilled to return to Abu Dhabi to host the International Indian Film Academy Awards at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island along with Vicky Kaushal. 

The event began with a press conference where the IIFA Rocks hosts for this year’s edition, Farah Khan and Rajkumar Rao, indulged in some fun banter. They were joined by Badshah, Iulia Vantur and Sunidhi Chauhan. 

Salman Khan, who gave major kick vibes in those mustaches, briefly interacted with the media. He spoke about his fondness for Abu Dhabi and how he has shot multiple films here. 

Other than Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal who will be hosting the gala ceremony, the event will also witness performances by Rakul Preet Singh and Nora Fatehi among others. 

Abhishek Bachchan, during his interaction with the media, revealed that his wife, Aishwarya Rai, will not be coming to IIFA this time. He also shared that Aardhya has school so she cannot make it too. 

Stars scheduled to attend the awards gala on May 27 include Alia Bhatt, Kamal Haasan, Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, Riteish and Genelia D’Souza and Dia Mirza among others. 

Quick Style, the Norwegian hip-hop dance group, was also present for the IIFA press conference. They even gave a special performance on the song Tere Liye.