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IIFA 2027 is set to take place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, with Ananya Panday joining Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, and Maniesh Paul as a co-host. Salman Khan has confirmed his performance at the event, marking his return to the stage in the city.
Ananya Panday is stepping into the spotlight as a co-host for IIFA Awards 2027 — and not just any stage. The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, will be her second home on the global awards circuit, now with a new title: host.
Ananya Panday is set to make her IIFA hosting debut in January 2027, returning to the same stage in Abu Dhabi where she first performed. She joins Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, and Maniesh Paul as co-hosts for the 27th edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards.
Salman Khan has confirmed he will perform at IIFA 2027 in Abu Dhabi, calling his history with the awards platform a long-standing one, even as no official dates or lineup have been announced yet.