<p>Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal will host the 2023 edition of the IIFA Weekend and Awards, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) announced on Tuesday.</p>.<p>The International Indian Film Academy Awards return to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the second consecutive year and will be held from May 26 and 27.</p>.<p>In a statement, Bachchan said he is ecstatic to host IIFA Awards.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/brahmastra-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-and-darlings-lead-iifa-nominations-1175226.html" target="_blank">'Brahmastra', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', and 'Darlings' lead IIFA nominations</a></strong></p>.<p>"IIFA is like family to me and it gives me immense pleasure to celebrate the very best of the extraordinary range that Indian cinema has to offer.</p>.<p>"With IIFA’s gigantic global fan following, it is indeed an annual pilgrimage and an absolute honour to entertain and meet the fans there and connect with them globally. I look forward to hosting the IIFA Awards," the 47-year-old actor said.</p>.<p>Kaushal, 34, said he is looking forward to sharing the IIFA stage with Bachchan.</p>.<p>"I feel hugely privileged, my journey with IIFA goes back by seven years to my first film, 'Masaan' when I won the Best Debut Award, followed by Best Supporting Actor for 'Sanju' and Best Actor for 'Sardar Udham' last year," he added.</p>.<p>The annual gala will be held in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of immersive destinations and experiences.</p>.<p>Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, and Kriti Sanon will perform at the IIFA Weekend and Awards 2023.</p>
<p>Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal will host the 2023 edition of the IIFA Weekend and Awards, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) announced on Tuesday.</p>.<p>The International Indian Film Academy Awards return to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the second consecutive year and will be held from May 26 and 27.</p>.<p>In a statement, Bachchan said he is ecstatic to host IIFA Awards.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/brahmastra-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-and-darlings-lead-iifa-nominations-1175226.html" target="_blank">'Brahmastra', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', and 'Darlings' lead IIFA nominations</a></strong></p>.<p>"IIFA is like family to me and it gives me immense pleasure to celebrate the very best of the extraordinary range that Indian cinema has to offer.</p>.<p>"With IIFA’s gigantic global fan following, it is indeed an annual pilgrimage and an absolute honour to entertain and meet the fans there and connect with them globally. I look forward to hosting the IIFA Awards," the 47-year-old actor said.</p>.<p>Kaushal, 34, said he is looking forward to sharing the IIFA stage with Bachchan.</p>.<p>"I feel hugely privileged, my journey with IIFA goes back by seven years to my first film, 'Masaan' when I won the Best Debut Award, followed by Best Supporting Actor for 'Sanju' and Best Actor for 'Sardar Udham' last year," he added.</p>.<p>The annual gala will be held in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of immersive destinations and experiences.</p>.<p>Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, and Kriti Sanon will perform at the IIFA Weekend and Awards 2023.</p>