IIFA Awards 2017: Saif Ali Khan and Karan Johar to play hosts and we are excited!

The prestigious awards ceremony of IIFA is all set to take place in New York this July. We are all as excited as you to catch this star-studded event that will feature performances by stars like Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Shahid Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon, to name a few. And today, there’s another name added to the list, but with a slight twist. It is none other than Bollywood’s Nawab aka actor Saif Ali Khan who will be seen hosting this grand evening along with his friend and filmmaker Karan Johar.

Talking about it, Saif Ali Khan said, “I am happy to be back to the IIFA stage this year as I join my close friend Karan Johar to host the IIFA Awards in New York. The excitement for IIFA has been steadily growing worldwide. This year it’s going to be super fun and glamorous in every way as Karan and I are going to have lots of surprises in store for our fans internationally!” (Also Read: Salman Khan to pay tribute to Reema Lagoo at IIFA Awards 2017)

While, Karan Johar says, “IIFA is the most awaited international award function of the Indian film fraternity. I am excited and look forward to hosting the 18th Edition of the IIFA Weekend and Awards. New York will be spellbound with the magic of IIFA!”

But, the fun and excitement doesn’t seem to end here for those who are waiting for this event. Along with Saif and Karan, actor Varun Dhawan will be joining them for a short segment.

Varun Dhawan said, “I am absolutely excited to be a part of IIFA Awards in New York this year. I’m looking forward to join everyone and see fans at the amazing MetLife stadium. This year is truly going to be a grand celebration and I can’t wait to be there!”

Varun will be making his debut at this awards ceremony this year. So, aren’t you more excited now?

Amod Pandit

Quiet, resonant, and creative, he can be seen immersed in his own world, and puts in his heart and soul into the one passion that he has, Bollywood. His line for survival? Feel happy to be a part of it.