IIFA Rocks 2017 – The show will celebrate 25 years of A.
R. Rahman in the industry and is set to feature a never-before-seen medley of
musicians that includes A. R. Rahman, Diljit Dosanjh, Benny Dayal, Javed Ali,
Neeti Mohan, Jonita Gandhi and Haricharan Seshadri
· IIFA
Rocks Hosts are the charismatic duo Riteish Deshmukh and Manish Paul
· The
star-studded NEXA IIFA Awards Powered by VIVO to witness power-packed
performances by Bollywood Megastars Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif,
Shahid Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput, Kriti Sanon among others
· The host
for NEXA IIFA Awards Powered by Vivo is the talented Karan Johar
· IIFA has
a special treat for its fans, “The Double Dhamaka Offer”
o Get two shows
for the price of one
o Buy any IIFA
Awards premium seating tickets for Ground Level and Level 100 seats and get
free tickets to IIFA Rocks
· The IIFA
Global Voting is available for the global audience to participate in the voting
process and will be open till 18th June 2017
· IIFA has
announced a nation-wide contest in USA, along with Bollyshake.com
o Contest is
open from June 1 to June 30
o Participants
can submit their entries on Bollyshake.com and the winners get a chance to
dance on the IIFA stage as part of one of the acts
The International Indian Film
Academy (IIFA) announced the 18th Edition of the most spectacular celebration
of Indian Cinema worldwide that will be hosted in the city of New York, from
13th – 15th July 2017 this year! The NEXA IIFA Awards Powered by VIVO is among
the most coveted and highly anticipated award celebration that honors the very
best of Indian Cinema with the highest level of achievement seen through the
glamorous IIFA statuette.
The NEXA IIFA Awards will air exclusively on COLORS – the
Broadcast Partners, with the Title Sponsor NEXA, Official Airline Partner- AIR
INDIA and Powered by VIVO.
To reveal some of the exciting details about the upcoming
NEXA IIFA AWARDS POWERED BY VIVO, Bollywood’s superstar Salman Khan was joined
by leading ladies Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt at the official IIFA press
conference in Mumbai today at Taj Lands End. Additionally, encapsulating IIFA’s
aim to build bridges across cinemas, businesses, communities and nations,
creating everyone’s dream: “One People. One World” a LIVE Video Conference with
5 Cities globally- New York, London, Dubai, Chicago and Houston was also held
post the press conference.
Commenting on the occasion, Salman Khan says, be “It
always feels great to be a part of the IIFA Movement and I look forward to the
2017 IIFA Awards.”
Katrina Kaif added saying, “I’m really excited and
looking forward to performing at the IIFA Awards this year. It is such a great
platform that not only showcases the celebration of cinema globally, but also
it’s a great opportunity for us to reach out to our fans worldwide. I am
excited that this year, it is happening in one of my favorite cities – New York!”
Speaking about her debut performance at IIFA, Alia Bhatt
shares, “I am very excited to be a part of IIFA 2017, as this is going to be my
debut at the IIFA Awards after 5 years in the industry. I am super excited that
IIFA is being held in the beautiful city of New York. IIFA is all about
togetherness and the celebration of the Indian cinema globally and I eagerly
look forward to this celebration”.
IIFA Rocks has always been a star-studded affair with a
mélange of glitz, glamour and star power. It is a celebrated global event that
has been growing each year. This year, IIFA Rocks will celebrate 25 years of A.
R. Rahman in the industry. The show is set to feature a never seen before
medley of musicians that includes Diljit Dosanjh, Benny Dayal, Javed Ali, Neeti
Mohan, Jonita Gandhi and Haricharan Seshadri. IIFA Rocks will be hosted by the
charismatic duo Riteish Deshmukh and Manish Paul.
The highly anticipated NEXA IIFA Awards Powered by VIVO
will witness stunning performances from Bollywood megastars such as Salman
Khan, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Shahid Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti
Sanon, to name a few. The host for NEXA IIFA Awards Powered by Vivo is the
talented Karan Johar.
With the excitement growing across the world, people can
now get that hot seat for the spectacular 2017 IIFA Weekend & Awards at New
York events to be hosted at MetLife Stadium as tickets are LIVE to the general
public available online only at ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000
or by simply clicking the ‘Buy Tickets Tab’ on the official IIFA website
http://www.iifa.com/. Fans can also purchase the tickets at MetLife Stadium Box
Office (Box Office hours: M – F, 11am –
5pm). For VIP Club Experiences, e-mail us at vipclub@iifa.com. IIFA has a
special treat for its fans, “The Double Dhamaka Offer”. Get two shows for the
price of one. Buy any IIFA Awards premium seating tickets for Ground Level and
Level 100 seats and get free tickets to IIFA Rocks.
The International Indian Film Academy recently announced
the list of winners in the Technical categories of India’s most prominent
awards celebration. Leading films Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Pink, Fan, Sultan, Kapoor
& Sons, Mirzya and Sultan took home the prestigious IIFA Statuette as they
were awarded for their excellence in the technical field.
The popular category nominations are available for the
global audience to participate in the voting process. The IIFA Global Voting
went LIVE on 20th May 2017 and will be open till 18th June 2017. The final winners of the IIFA Awards are
revealed on the night of the Awards ceremony. The results are surrounded by
secrecy and the credibility of the voting process is one of the key parameters
of this prestigious award.
Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt Ltd, known for
pioneering many extravagant and mesmerizing events in India and across the
world, conceptualized IIFA 17 years ago, by the creative genius of the trio of
masterminds - Andre Timmins, Viraf Sarkari and Sabbas Joseph. The vision was to
celebrate Indian cinema outside India; and IIFA (International Indian Film
Academy) the flagship brand is the accomplishment of that dream. IIFA is
dedicated to building bridges across cinema, businesses, communities and
nations, creating everyone’s dream: “One People. One World”. The journey over
these past 17 years has seen the brand evolve from a one night affair to a
weekend, which celebrates and hosts various events and activities related to
cinema, business, culture, music and fashion. Hosting a variety of events
during the weekend IIFA helps bring together a global community of people from
all walks of life.
Speaking on the occasion, Wiz Viraf Sarkari Director-
Wizcraft International, the producers and creators of the IIFA movement, says,
“It is amazing to see the excitement growing as we move closer to the biggest
IIFA ever. For the first time in the Big Apple, IIFA will be a truly memorable
experience for the audience with a mix of music, dance, culture and cinema.
Capturing the very best of India with the use of world class production and a
lineup of some of the most sought after Bollywood celebrities, IIFA promises to
be a great show at the spectacular MetLife Stadium. We are grateful for all the
support and cannot wait for fans to see the Bollywood extravaganza come to life
in July!”
Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das, Consul General of India
said, "I am delighted that IIFA is coming to New York this year. This is
an extremely timely initiative and will no doubt help in giving further
visibility to Bollywood in this lively cultural capital of the world. Bollywood
films speak a universal language which everyone across cultures and languages
can relate to. I am sure New York will
be dazzled by the glamour, sheer beauty, charm and power of our films and what
they stand for."
Speaking of the association, R. S Kalsi, Executive
Director, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki said,
“It's really exciting to take our relationship with IIFA
into its 3rd year. It has been a tremendously exciting year so far. We launched
IGNIS, our car for the millennial generation, at the beginning of the year. It
is truly a unique car with unique design. And then we brought CIAZ, our premium
sedan into NEXA. Just like IIFA which is the most premium and spectacular
celebration felicitating excellence in Indian cinema at a global stage, we are
delivering a plethora of exciting customer experience to a premium and global
audience. NEXA today is more than an automotive brand. It represents a
lifestyle that seeks new and premium experiences.”
Delighted at the association, Vivek Zhang, CMO, Vivo
India, said, “We are thrilled to have partnered with the most coveted platform
representing Indian cinema globally. As a global smartphone brand, we
constantly try to connect closely with our target audience in different parts
of the country. We believe that the popularity of India International Film
Awards (IIFA) is a splendid opportunity for Vivo to strengthen connect with the
right audience and create a strong brand recall. Our latest offering in the
Indian market is a step ahead in our endeavor to revolutionize the selfie
phenomenon.”
On bringing forth another delightful IIFA experience to
the global viewers said Raj Nayak, Chief Operating Officer, Viacom18, “COLORS
and IIFA’s association has only strengthened with each passing year. Like
always, this year too we promise to bring to our viewers spread across 140
countries the beauty and magnificence of Bollywood through a stunning event
that will redefine entertainment. The team is putting tremendous efforts to
deck up MetLife Stadium and pamper our stars as they join us to partake in this
festivity. The acts, the technology, the presentation, the arrangement
everything is going to be world class as we commit to create another beautiful
memory for everyone.”
Coinciding with the launch of Air India’s new Non-Stop
flight between Delhi and Washington DC from July 07, 2017, IIFA is holding its
Weekend and Awards event at New York from July 13-15 2017. Air India has
associated with IIFA as its Official Airline Partner for the above event.
Commenting on its partnership, Mr. Pankaj Srivastava, Air India’s Commercial
Director stated, “Both IIFA and Air India are true ambassadors of India’s rich
cultural heritage and are in the business of connecting people and regions
around the globe, creating bridges to enhance tourism and business opportunities
at either end.”
IIFA continues on its journey with strength to grow every
year in the world of entertainment and building the outreach as a major event
globally to bring positive results and impact. This year is set to be one of
the biggest, most extravagant and amazing IIFA Weekends to date. Keep up to
date with all the latest news and details on IIFA by logging on to www.iifa.com
or checking out the social media handles:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IIFA/
Twitter- https://twitter.com/IIFA
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/iifa/
About IIFA (International Indian Film Academy)
Conceptualized and produced by Wizcraft International
Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and supported by the key members of the Indian film
fraternity, IIFA is the most appreciated South Asian film academy and a global
platform that gives the Indian film fraternity an opportunity to reach
audiences in international territories. The alliances made via the platform of
IIFA provide huge benefits and gain to India but an equally important objective
of this prestigious brand is to create similar outcomes in its host
country. The aim is to establish a
system of mutual benefit to both India as well as the host destinations by
boosting tourism, economic development, trade, culture, cross-border
investments and film co-productions.
Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd promotes
the IIFA Weekend & Awards globally each year and travel to new, exciting
and beautiful destinations, taking the film fraternity with it to unite and
celebrate the best of Indian film and culture, thereby taking Indian Cinema and
India to a wider audience. www.iifa.com.
ABOUT WIZCRAFT INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT PVT. LTD.
Wizcraft International Entertainment, India’s leading
media and Entertainment Company is dedicated to showcasing its expertise on the
world stage. Having conceptualized some
of the grandest events globally including the 50 Years of Indian Independence,
the 30 Years of Mauritian Independence, the 10 years of the South African
Freedom Struggle, the Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing ceremonies in
Delhi as well as the Handover ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne,
& the prestigious International
Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards & Weekend for 15
years in over 12 countries, Wizcraft has contributed towards brand building for
India across the world. It has pioneered
and developed India’s biggest entertainment brand IIFA which has taken Indian
Cinema and culture to the world. The growth story of the company reflects the
evolution of the Indian event management & entertainment industry itself.
Driven by its vision “Believe in the power of your dreams” the company is
committed to quality and innovation, while setting its sights on greater peaks
of achievement.
ABOUT METLIFE STADIUM
MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Jets and New York
Football Giants, is the number one stadium in the world. This 82,500 seat
stadium, one of the largest in the National Football League, sets the standard
for venue excellence with state-of-the-art technology, comfort and amenities.
The only active venue to serve as the home stadium for two NFL teams, MetLife
Stadium hosts 20 NFL games per season, more than any other Stadium.
MetLife Stadium hosts the World’s Biggest Events, on the
World’s Biggest Stage. Major events hosted at the stadium include Super Bowl
XLVIII, WrestleMania 29, Copa America Centenario, CONCACAF Gold Cup
Quarterfinals, Paul McCartney, U2, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Bon
Jovi, Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift
MetLife Stadium tops the industry charts annually since
opening. The Stadium has ranked as the No. 1 Highest Grossing Stadium in the
world for the last 5 years (2012 – 2016) by Billboard magazine. In 2011 MetLife
Stadium was ranked No. 1 for safety by Security magazine’s “Security 500” in
the Arenas/Stadiums/Leagues/Entertainment division.
For more information, visit:
www.metlifestadium.com
www.wizcraftworld.com
About ‘COLORS’:
‘COLORS’ is Viacom18’s flagship brand in the
entertainment space in India. A combination of ‘emotions’ and ‘variety’,
COLORS, launched on 21st July 2008, offers an entire spectrum of emotions to
its viewers. From Fiction Shows to Format shows to Reality shows to Blockbuster
Movies – the basket contains all ‘Jazbaat Ke Rang’.
‘COLORS’ is dedicated to promoting ‘Cohesive viewing’,
through programmes like Thapki…Pyaar Ki, Devanshi, Sasural Simar Ka,
Shakti…Astitva Ke Ehsaas Kii, Udann, Karmphal Data SHANI, Ek
Shringaar…Swabhimaan, Kasam…Tere Pyaar Ki, Bigg Boss, Naagin 2, Dil Se Dil Tak,
Chhote Miyan Dhaakad, Bhaag Bakool Bhaag, Savitri Devi College and Hospital,
India Banega Manch, Golden Petal Awards, IIFA, Chandrakanta and Rising Star
amongst others.
About ‘VIACOM 18’:
Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest
growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers
multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint
venture of Viacom Inc. and the Network18 Group, Viacom18 defines entertainment
in India by touching people on-air, online, on ground, in shop and through its
cinema.
