* Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ram Charan, Vicky Kaushal, A. R. Rahman and other Bollywood biggies to headline the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards
TIL Desk Mumbai: Get ready for an unprecedented celebration of Indian cinema as the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) gears up to bring its biggest edition yet to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. With over 100 stars, celebrated filmmakers, music icons and leading performers coming together on one global stage, the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards promises to be a spectacular showcase of Indian entertainment, glamour and cinematic excellence.
Scheduled for January 22–23, 2027, at the iconic Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, this grand celebration will witness an impressive gathering of some of the biggest names in Indian cinema.
The star-studded line-up features Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Nora Fatehi, Ram Charan, Rani Mukerji, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Vikrant Massey, Mrunal Thakur and Urvashi Rautela, among others. Adding to the excitement, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Maniesh Paul and Ananya Panday will be part of the celebrations as hosts and performers.
Music lovers can also look forward to an exciting musical extravaganza featuring legendary composer A. R. Rahman, Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan. The gathering will further include prominent filmmakers and industry personalities such as Boney Kapoor, Ramesh Taurani, Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, Ashutosh Gowariker, David Dhawan and Rajkumar Santoshi. Actors and personalities including Ravi Kishan and Chunky Panday will also add to the star power.
Speaking about the upcoming edition, IIFA Co-Founder Andre Timmins said that the 27th edition is gearing up to be the biggest and most spectacular celebration in the academy's history. He highlighted that bringing together more than 100 stars, acclaimed filmmakers, creative visionaries and music icons will create an unprecedented showcase of Indian cinema on a global platform.
He further emphasised that IIFA's vision has always been to take the magic of Indian cinema beyond borders, build global connections and create unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide.
With an extraordinary combination of Bollywood superstars, musical performances, cinematic celebrations and international glamour, IIFA 2027 is all set to turn Yas Island into a spectacular entertainment destination.
Tickets for IIFA Awards 2027 and IIFA Digital Awards 2027 are now on sale, giving fans an opportunity to be part of this mega celebration.
The countdown has begun for what promises to be one of the most spectacular celebrations of Indian cinema on the international stage.
