IIFA 2023 kicks off with a press conference; See pics

The 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) got off to a sparkling start with a press conference at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on May 25. The press conference organised at W Hotel – Yas Island, saw this year’s hosts -- Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Farah Khan and Rajkummar Rao along with performers Salman Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, Nora Fatehi, Amit Trivedi, Badshah, Nucleya, Sunidhi Chauhan and Iulia Vantur -- interacting with media. Check out some pictures from the gala event.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan interacts with the media during a press conference ahead of the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi. Credit: IIFA

Co-host of Nexa IIFA Awards - Vicky Kaushal shared,

Vicky Kaushal strikes a pose for the photographers on his arrival for the press conference ahead of the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi. Credit: IIFA

IIFA 2023 will feature performances by Amit Trivedi, along with several popular singers, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nucleya and Sukhbir Singh. Credit: IIFA

Rakul Preet Singh looks radiant at the media meet of the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi. Credit: IIFA

Abhishek Bachchan gets clicked during a press conference ahead of the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi. Credit: IIFA

Singer Sunidhi Chauhan poses for a photo during a press conference ahead of the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi. Credit: IIFA

Farah Khan Kunder poses for the mediapersons on her arrival for the press conference ahead of the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi. Credit: IIFA

Rajkummar Rao during the press conference of the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi. Credit: IIFA

Famed makeup artist Nabila attends a press conference of the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi. Credit: IIFA

Taghrid Alsaeed, Executive Director of Group Communication & Destination Marketing, said, “We are honoured to once again be hosting the esteemed IIFA Awards 2023 on Yas Island. This exceptional event, set to unite remarkable movie stars on the island, further reinforces our commitment to positioning Yas Island as a global destination for leisure and entertainment. We have a relentless pursuit of excellence and are committed to ensuring all that who visit us create memories that last a lifetime.