Rajasthan has received exciting news for the first time, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards will be held in Jaipur this October. The government has already initiated high-level efforts for this grand event. According to sources, the proposal is currently at the approval stage in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Several departments, including the Tourism Department and the Commerce and Industry Department, will be involved in this event. Experts believe that the tourism season will kick off in October, making the timing ideal.
A New Height for the Tourism Industry
This event is expected to take Rajasthan’s tourism industry to new heights. The preparations are so intense that the government is finalizing the budget for the event. Reports suggest that special guests attending the event will be given tours of Rajasthan’s tourist attractions. Initially, some of the IIFA events were hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Currently, the show is hosted by Salman Khan and Riteish Deshmukh.
Key Events of the Award Show
The IIFA Awards is a two to three-day event. On the first day, IIFA Rocks, lyricists, music directors, and background artists are awarded, and they also perform at night. The main IIFA Awards show takes place on the second day, featuring performances by Bollywood celebrities. Awards such as Best Actor, Best Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress, among others, are distributed.
Past Events
In 2023, the IIFA Awards were held at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, hosted by Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal. The 2022 ceremony also took place at Yas Island, with stars like Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Fardeen Khan, Tiger Shroff, Sara Ali Khan, Bobby Deol, Shahid Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, and Ananya Panday gracing the green carpet at Etihad Arena. The show was hosted by filmmaker Farah Khan and actor Aparshakti Khurana.
The 24th IIFA Awards Show
The IIFA Awards have been a prestigious event for the past 23 years, and this will be the 24th edition, likely to be held in Jaipur. The first IIFA Awards show was held in the year 2000 at London’s Millennium Dome. Typically, the two to three-day event includes live dance performances, musical acts, and musical night events.
Summing Up
The IIFA Awards in Jaipur will not only bring Bollywood stars together but also promote Rajasthan’s tourism and cultural heritage. This event will benefit the local economy and showcase the beauty and culture of Rajasthan. Everyone is eagerly awaiting this grand event, where the glitz of stars and the richness of cultural heritage will come together in a spectacular celebration.