IIFA Awards 2018: Date, Time, Venue And All You Need To Know

New Delhi: And, IIFA begins. Like every year, expect the 19th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) to bring together the who's who of Bollywood. The IIFA is being held in Bangkok, Thailand and the three-day extravaganza kick-started today with IIFA Rocks (a musical event). Over the years, some of Bollywood A-lister like the Bachchans, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif Shahid Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Varun Dhawan have entertained fans. This year, though some of these names are giving the event a miss, we have new entrants like Kartik Aryan and Mouni Roy. Kartik is even expected to perform.
 

What a great start to the #IIFA2018 weekend. Let the show begin!#NEXAIIFAAwards #AmazingThailand pic.twitter.com/qDe3JqdLE7

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 22, 2018

 

Spotted at #IIFARocks, @Varun_dvn, @IuliaVantur, and @ShraddhaKapoor have all eyes on the stage!#IIFA2018 pic.twitter.com/3c3w9xrsXP

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 22, 2018

Here's all you need to know about IIFA 2018.

Date

As mentioned earlier, IIFA Rocks is being held tonight and other events will follow on June 23.The main event is scheduled for June 24.
 

Bollywood's own Superman, @arjunk26!#IIFA2018 #IIFARocks pic.twitter.com/nMG7vVPwGc

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 22, 2018

 

. @ShraddhaKapoor wearing the stars, quite literally!#IIFA2018 #IIFARocks #IIFAStyledByMyntra pic.twitter.com/1VillHKohz

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 22, 2018

 

. @Varun_dvn adds his share of awesomeness to the Green Carpet!#IIFA2018 #IIFARocks pic.twitter.com/uocYIDEbXP

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 22, 2018

Venue

After a gap of 10 years, IIFA has returned to Bangkok. The venue for the star-studded event is will be Thailand's Siam Niramit.

Telecast

The IIFA Awards will air in July on Colors TV.

Performances

Bobby Deol returns on stage after seven years for IIFA. Also, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Rekha, Kriti Sanon and Shraddha Kapoor are set the stage on fire. Iulia Vantur will also perform. Shahid Kapoor was also expected to perform but he has reportedly backed out due to an injury.

Hosts

Yes, Karan Johar is co-hosting the show with Riteish Deshmukh while Ayushmann Khurrana and Kartik Aaryan have taken up as hosts for the IIFA Rocks.
 

Check out our charismatic hosts stealing the show! #IIFA2018 #IIFARocks @ayushmannk @TheAaryanKartik pic.twitter.com/VAguP4wwvn

— IIFA Awards (@IIFA) June 22, 2018

Ready for IIFA, folks?