The excitement around IIFA 2024 is building up, and all eyes are on the upcoming grand event. This year, the responsibility of hosting falls on Bollywood’s king, Shah Rukh Khan, with filmmaker Karan Johar joining him on stage. The pre-event has already set the tone, offering a glimpse of what’s to come, especially with Shah Rukh taking playful digs at his longtime friend Karan Johar, leaving the audience in splits.
During the pre-event, Karan Johar warmly welcomed Shah Rukh Khan, calling his presence at IIFA a “homecoming.” He reminisced about the last time Shah Rukh hosted the awards, highlighting how he always leaves a lasting impression. In a light-hearted response, Shah Rukh couldn’t help but tease Karan. He humorously said, “You’re praising me so much, but I was only invited once before. It was all ‘Shah Rukh Khan is coming… Shah Rukh Khan is coming,’ but then I wasn’t called again for 10 years!”
This playful exchange between the two didn’t stop there. Shah Rukh went on to reveal a fun secret about Karan Johar. He joked that Karan had mentioned he would rehearse for hosting via Zoom. Shah Rukh playfully mocked this, saying, “Karan told me he will rehearse on Zoom because he’s a pro at hosting.” The audience, along with Karan, burst into laughter, with Karan blushing at the playful roasting.
Shah Rukh didn’t hold back as he continued with the fun banter, adding, “My brother, you’re hosting all these shows, chat shows, and film shows… but remember to make some films too!” Karan, trying to keep up with Shah Rukh’s wit, replied with laughter, “You handle the hosting… I’ll focus on making films.”
What’s in Store for IIFA 2024?
Besides the banter, Shah Rukh Khan also shared a few exciting details about what to expect at IIFA 2024. He revealed that the audience can look forward to stellar performances by Bollywood stars like Shahid Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rekha, and Vicky Kaushal. Shah Rukh also expressed how much he missed the IIFA awards, having not been part of the ceremony for some time.
With Shah Rukh Khan at the helm, supported by Karan Johar’s wit, IIFA 2024 promises to be a spectacular event full of fun, laughter, and memorable performances. The chemistry between these two industry stalwarts is sure to be one of the main highlights of the night. Fans are eagerly awaiting this entertaining collaboration on one of Bollywood’s most celebrated platforms.
