• A Spectacular Display of Stardom & Celebration of Indian Cinema At twenty third Edition IIFA Weekend and Awards 2023
• The Dynamic duo Hosts of NEXA IIFA Awards 2023: Abhishek Bachchan | Vicky Kaushal
• The largest performances at NEXA IIFA Awards 2023: Salman Khan | Varun Dhawan | Kriti Sanon | Jacqueline Fernandez | Nora Fatehi | Rakul Preet Singh.
• Host of Sobha Realty IIFA Rocks and Nexa IIFA Awards 2023: Farah Khan | Rajkummar Rao
• Electrifying evening of music and trend at Sobha Realty IIFA Rocks and Nexa IIFA Awards 2023: Sunidhi Chauhan | Amit Trivedi | Badshah | Nucleya | Sukhbir Singh | Palak Muchhal with an unique trend present by Manish Malhotra.
• A weekend of Cinema, Music, Fashion, and Culture lighting up the golden shores of Abu Dhabi with over 25,000 folks in attendance over the 2 days, on the largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, Etihad Arena
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eighth June, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi: Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was on fireplace with a rare show of glitz, glamour, and pulsating power because the 2023 Sobha IIFA Weekend received underway. There was an unprecedented turnout of celebrities able to deliver the magic of the twenty third version of IIFA alive with performances and attendance by the most important stars and brightest abilities of Indian cinema for a wide ranging celebration that left attendees in awe.
With the esteemed partnership within the vacation spot with Miral and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), this occasion was the epitome of grandeur in a vacation spot that could be a excellent host and ‘dwelling away from dwelling’ now for IIFA and the movie fraternity. For the second consecutive yr, the occasion was extremely anticipated within the area and internationally as tickets to the three-day extravaganza had been swiftly grabbed, for 2 sold-out exhibits bringing in over 25,000 excited and enthused attendees for an unforgettable expertise. A devoted workforce of over 250 passionate people got here to Abu Dhabi as part of the IIFA Team and had been joined by over 150 folks regionally whom all labored tirelessly across the clock for an unprecedented 10 days, making certain the manufacturing surpassed all expectations. Additionally, 75 native volunteers joined the ‘Friends of IIFA’ internship program, contributing to a legacy-driven academic initiative.
The official host lodge for IIFA 2023 was as soon as once more the long-lasting ‘W Abu Dhabi- Yas Island,’ a world-class facility positioned only a brief 10-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and quarter-hour from the City Centre. This distinctive lodge perched half on land and half in water, provided a mesmerizing view of the Formula 1 racing circuit. The W Abu Dhabi Hotel and the Etihad Arena illuminated the island with their radiant presence. A devoted workforce of workers on the property often known as the ‘W-Insiders’ created customised room décor, facilities and particular welcome moments for over 100 stars from the Indian movie fraternity in attendance. A well-planned logistics technique and experience workforce ensured easy transportation and safety for the IIFA contingent, with a fleet of 130 automobiles at their disposal and over 75 shut safety safety for the consolation of the superstar friends 24 hours a day. To seize the essence of Abu Dhabi, a dozen iconic locations and sights throughout Yas Island and higher Abu Dhabi had been rigorously chosen as shooting places for the tv content material of IIFA, reaching a large viewership of over 800 million worldwide in additional than 97 international locations on Colors TV, part of the Viacom 18 community.
The sensational Sobha Realty IIFA Rocks 2023, held on May twenty sixth, showcased an distinctive fusion of music, trend, and energetic entertainment on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The occasion, hosted by the charismatic duo Farah Khan and Rajkummar Rao, featured spectacular performances by famend artists akin to Amit Trivedi, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sukhbir Singh, Palak Muchhal, and Iulia Vantur.
The musical extravaganza commenced with a charming dance efficiency by Palak Muchhal, adopted by Farah Khan, who graced the stage along with her mesmerizing strikes. Rajkummar Rao captivated the viewers together with his rendition of the music “Main Hoon Na,” recreating a scene from the long-lasting movie “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and interesting in witty banter about friendship. The night continued to enchant with enthralling performances by Sunidhi Chauhan, Badshah accompanied by Jacqueline Fernandez, Rakul Preet Singh, and Nora Fatehi. Amit Trivedi’s soulful voice, joined by Arun Kamat, Devendra Palse, Meghna Mishra, and Yashita Sharma, created magical moments. The energetic beats of the dhols, courtesy of Sukhbir Singh and Iulia Vantur, set the stage ablaze. And lastly, the night reached an electrifying climax with an exciting efficiency by the sensational Nucleya, leaving the viewers exhilarated.
The IIFA Rocks night not solely celebrated the winners within the technical classes akin to cinematography, screenplay, dialogue, modifying, choreography, sound design, sound mixing, background rating, and particular results but additionally honoured the very best of Indian cinema with the distinguished IIFA statuette.
One of the most important highlights of IIFA Rocks was a particular assortment showcased by the beloved iconic and world-renowned Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra. The assortment, a breakthrough fusion of “old-world appeal meets the brand new world,” featured showstopping appearances by Salman Khan and Nora Fatehi and left the viewers gasping with each outfit showcased by an array of prime fashions.
The grand finale of the occasion, the Nexa IIFA Awards 2023 evening, commenced with a mesmerizing monologue by international megastar Anil Kapoor, who kickstarted the magical night alongside H.E. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General Tourism Sector – DCT Abu Dhabi. The opening act, introduced by DCT Abu Dhabi, portrayed the charming story of a younger Emirati named Abdulla, who encounters an Indian princess named Neisha and embarks on a journey via Emirati heritage and tradition with reside performances and audio visuals for a spectacular begin to the present. Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal, the hosts of the Nexa IIFA Awards, saved the viewers entertained all through the evening. The extravagant awards ceremony featured a few of the most original and stellar performances by Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Nora Fatehi, Rakul Preet Singh, and plenty of extra.
H.E. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi, stated, “It has been an important honour for Abu Dhabi to host the IIFA Weekend and Awards for the second yr operating which is a testomony to Abu Dhabi’s attractiveness as a world vacation spot. This spectacular occasion has develop into a spotlight in our thrilling entertainment calendar and is a mirrored image of the robust bond of friendship between India and Abu Dhabi. Everyone who attended the IIFA Weekend and Awards had an unforgettable time, and we had been proud to see them experiencing our famed Emirati hospitality and discovering the various thrilling, inspiring and restorative experiences which make Abu Dhabi so particular.”
Taghrid Alsaeed, Executive Director of Group Communication and Destination Marketing, Miral stated, “We are honoured to have hosted the distinguished IIFA Weekend and Awards 2023 on Yas Island as soon as extra. This extraordinary event, which brings collectively notable movie stars on the island, strengthens our imaginative and prescient of positioning Yas Island as a preferred vacationer vacation spot worldwide. We by no means cease striving for excellence and are devoted to creating unforgettable recollections for everybody who visits Yas Island. This can be a testomony to our dedication to assist promote Abu Dhabi as a prime international tourism hub whereas contributing to the financial diversification of the Capital.”
Mr Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India stated, “NEXA has all the time been on the forefront of improvements and Curating Impeccable Experiences that not solely Impress however Inspire. By foraying into the fields of Fashion, Music and Journeys, NEXA has efficiently created and impressed a number of distinctive experiences for its clients. It is for this very cause that NEXA has collaborated with IIFA, which is a platform to acknowledge India’s prime artistic expertise on this planet of cinema and rejoice the very best in cinema arts. The affiliation is in its seventh yr and each NEXA and IIFA are difficult the established order to create experiences which can be distinctive and galvanizing. With IIFA, we’ve an ideal affiliation as we share a standard imaginative and prescient of making international experiences, which has established the premium imagery of each manufacturers. We stay up for IIFA 2023 which shall be held at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi to encourage our new-age shoppers who search international experiences of their on a regular basis lives.”
Commenting on the IIFA collaboration, Ravi Menon, Co-chairman of Sobha Realty, stated, “We are delighted to be the title sponsors of the twenty third version of IIFA Weekend. The occasion will witness the presence of the who’s who of the Indian movie industry with the glitz and glamour that makes Indian cinema broadly fashionable. With a wealthy tradition of performing arts in our nation itself, we’re honoured to acknowledge and rejoice the long-standing attract of Indian cinema and its excellent contributors. Indian movies are watched internationally, and we’re happy to welcome the quite a few actors, artists, and abilities of our nation, additional bringing Indian cinema to a world viewers. IIFA Awards acknowledges the very best high quality and inventive expressions within the Indian movie sector, similar to we at Sobha Realty acknowledge the worth of high quality, artwork, and design in our work.”
Vineet Mallu, Managing Director, Kuber Group stated “’Celebrate the Fusion of Cultural Excellence and Authentic Flavours’ is our inspiring mission, which we’re selling via cooperation between Kuber Group and IIFA. This mission emphasises the unique flavours supplied by the wide selection of merchandise provided by the Kuber Group whereas specializing in the core values of each firms. By showcasing the harmonic fusion of artwork, tradition, and gastronomic pleasures, this cooperation hopes to encourage and have interaction audiences all over the place with actually distinctive experiences. We are happy to have labored with IIFA 2023 to align these two pillars of excellence with a purpose to advance the mission’s targets of selling worldwide cultural consciousness, gastronomic variety, and the fantastic thing about Indian cinema.”
Joining because the official journey accomplice is Ease My Trip – considered one of India’s main on-line journey aggregators, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi – Country of Host, W Abu Dhabi – Official Host Hotel, LuLu – UAE Promotions Partner, Nabila – Official Hair and Makeup Partner, Izhaar – Official Invitation Partner, Broadcast accomplice – COLORS & COLORS CINEPLEX, Digital advertising accomplice – XPRESSO by Daily Hunt, Music Partner: T SERIES, Exclusive Banking Partner: UAE Emirates NBD, Associate Partner within the UAE: Floret, Official safety accomplice – SK, Official floor transportation accomplice – INDUS chauffeur companies, Official out of doors accomplice – Footprint Advertising, Official Gifting accomplice – Faridah Ajmal perfumes, Official dance accomplice – ARYA DANCE ACADEMY, Streaming accomplice – JIO CINEMA and High Note – Official Hospitality accomplice – the place you’ll be able to savour the very best of Views and Vibes from Dubai’s coolest rooftop lounge, panoramic views, infinity pool, speciality sundowners, vogue shishas, reside music and extra.
The occasion befell on the exceptional Etihad Arena, the biggest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue within the Middle East, positioned in Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island. Yas Island itself has develop into one of many world’s most vibrant leisure and entertainment locations, providing thrilling adventures, famend theme parks, distinctive motorsports, an award-winning golf venue, world-class hospitality companies, and far more. Guests visiting Yas Island may discover a variety of experiences, from award-winning theme parks to the record-breaking CLYMB™️ Abu Dhabi, the capital’s largest mall, 160 eating choices, scenic seashores, and mangroves, and opulent hospitality lodging.
The charming IIFA awards ceremony shall be completely broadcasted on India’s No.1 premium Hindi entertainment channel, COLORS, that includes a star-studded lineup of programming that guarantees to captivate audiences as soon as once more.
Speaking concerning the partnership, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head – Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids’ TV Network, Viacom18 stated, “We, at COLORS, are delighted to accomplice with IIFA but once more to rejoice the excellence of Indian Cinema. Our long-standing partnership with this prestigious award showcases our dedication to recognising the cinematic brilliance and storytelling prowess of the Indian movie industry on a world scale. We are thrilled to current to our viewers at COLORS and COLORS Cineplex an entertainment extravaganza full of spectacular performances and glamour.”
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ABOUT IIFA (INTERNATIONAL INDIAN FILM ACADEMY)
IIFA is devoted to constructing bridges throughout cinemas, companies, communities and nations, creating everybody’s dream: “One People. One World”. IIFA is essentially the most appreciated South Asian movie academy and a world platform that offers the Indian movie fraternity a possibility to succeed in audiences in worldwide territories. The alliances made by way of the platform of IIFA present enormous advantages and achieve to India and an equally essential goal is to create related advantages within the host nation. The goal is to ascertain a system of mutual profit to each India in addition to the host locations by boosting tourism, financial growth, commerce, tradition, cross-border investments and movie co-productions. The IIFA Weekend & Awards annually journey to new, thrilling and delightful locations, taking the movie fraternity to unite and rejoice the very best of Indian movie and tradition, thereby taking Indian Cinema and India to a wider viewers. www.iifa.com
ABOUT MIRAL
Miral is Abu Dhabi’s main creator of immersive locations and experiences that contribute to the expansion of the leisure and entertainment industry and Abu Dhabi’s financial diversification. It conceives, creates, operates, and manages immersive locations and experiences that appeal to guests from internationally to create unforgettable recollections, accelerating the conclusion of the Emirate’s tourism imaginative and prescient and progress. Responsible for the event and administration of Yas Island and overseeing Saadiyat Island’s Destination Management Strategy, Miral has a portfolio of tasks underneath building value over AED 13 billion on Yas Island and throughout the emirate. Miral’s portfolio of world-class property, which incorporates hospitality, leisure, tradition, sport, eating, retail, and entertainment locations, goals to ship hundreds of thousands of memorable moments and spark pleasure throughout a various spectrum of leisure, entertainment, and tourism property.
For extra info, go to www.miral.ae.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM – ABU DHABI
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable progress of Abu Dhabi’s tradition and tourism sectors and its artistic industries, fueling financial progress and serving to to attain Abu Dhabi’s wider international ambitions. By working in partnership with the organizations that outline DCT Abu Dhabi’s place as a number one worldwide vacation spot, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem round a shared imaginative and prescient of DCT Abu Dhabi’s potential, coordinate effort and funding, ship modern options, and use the very best instruments, insurance policies and techniques to assist the tradition, tourism and artistic industries. DCT Abu Dhabi’s imaginative and prescient is outlined by the emirate’s folks, heritage and panorama. We work to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s standing as a spot of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its dwelling traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and artistic thought.
For extra details about DCT Abu Dhabi and the vacation spot, please go to tcaabudhabi.ae and visitabudhabi.ae.
ABOUT YAS ISLAND
Yas Island is likely one of the world’s fastest-growing leisure and entertainment locations, positioned on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi – simply 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. Yas Island affords holidaymakers a various mixture of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class buying and very good eating, to a hyperlinks golf course, thrilling water and motorsports, and spectacular musical, entertainment and household occasions all throughout the 25 sq km Island. Today, Yas Island is dwelling to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB™️ Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (dwelling to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™️), Yas Marina, the award-winning Yas Links golf course, in addition to Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, Yas Mall. With inns, together with W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island by Rotana, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island, plus greater than 165 eating experiences, the vacation spot additionally options indoor and out of doors live performance venues together with WHITE and Etihad Arena – all of that are complemented by a spread of customer companies that join all sights to 1 one other
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