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Bollywood movies are a huge business in India, selling over $4 billion worth of tickets each year. The International Indian Film Academy Awards are returning to celebrate the success of the films and the stars.
The IIFA Awards will return this year in June and will take place in Spain where Bollywood stars such as Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone and Sonakshi Sinha will perform.
According to India Today, the 17th Edition of the IIFA Awards will be held in Madrid, where the four-day cinematic celebration will start on June 23. Farhan Akhtar and Shahid Kapoor will be hosting the show.
Akhtar expressed to reporters that he can’t wait to share the stage with Kapoor, saying, “We had a wonderful time. There is a certain ease and chemistry which we have with each other and I look forward to it.”
“I have fond memories of being in Spain especially having shot my movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.’ Even now when I plan my holidays, I prefer going to Spain. It is a different experience and I am so happy that the country is hosting this year’s IIFA,” continued Akhtar.
Anil Kapoor has been associated with IIFA for over a decade now and expressed that this year the awards show will be one of the biggest till date.
“India and Spain share a lot of similarities in terms of hospitality so, I can’t wait to visit Spain again. I think this is going to be one of the biggest IIFA till date,” said Anil according to India Today.
Wiz Andre Timmins, director of Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, said that 2016 is an exciting year for IIFA because this year also marks the 60th anniversary celebration of India and Spain diplomatic relations.
"The platform of IIFA helps enhance the celebrations with a dynamic and diverse exchange of art, film, culture, music, fashion and business culminating into a gift of opportunity to bring both countries even closer together. It will be a magical and memorable time for locals and visitors that will get to witness the stunning performances live on stage at the spectacular IFEMA - Feria de Madrid," said Timmins.
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Source: http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/84321/20160429/iifa-awards-2016-priyanka-chopra-deepika-padukone-salman-khan-and-more-to-perform.htm
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