• South Indian composer and singer Devi Sri Prasad performs at IIFA Rocks at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on June 3. All photos: IIFA 2022
    South Indian composer and singer Devi Sri Prasad performs at IIFA Rocks at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on June 3. All photos: IIFA 2022
  • Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, created a special mix for his Abu Dhabi performance — blending one of his hits 'OO Antava Mava' with Arabic beats and the Punjabi dhol.
    Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, created a special mix for his Abu Dhabi performance — blending one of his hits 'OO Antava Mava' with Arabic beats and the Punjabi dhol.
  • The IIFA Rocks show was hosted by director Farah Khan Kunder and actor Aparshakti Khurana.
    The IIFA Rocks show was hosted by director Farah Khan Kunder and actor Aparshakti Khurana.
  • Dancers performing at IIFA Rocks.
    Dancers performing at IIFA Rocks.
  • Composer A R Rahman being honoured by host Farah Khan Kunder.
    Composer A R Rahman being honoured by host Farah Khan Kunder.
  • Singer Neha Kakkar on stage.
    Singer Neha Kakkar on stage.
  • Neha Kakkar also performed with her husband, singer Rohanpreet Singh.
    Neha Kakkar also performed with her husband, singer Rohanpreet Singh.
  • Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh on the IIFA Rocks stage.
    Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh on the IIFA Rocks stage.
  • The couple performed their hits together.
    The couple performed their hits together.
  • Hosts Farah Khan Kunder and Aparshakti Khurana share a light moment with actor Chunky Panday.
    Hosts Farah Khan Kunder and Aparshakti Khurana share a light moment with actor Chunky Panday.
  • Singer and actor Zahrah S Khan performs.
    Singer and actor Zahrah S Khan performs.
  • Zahra S Khan shares the stage with singer and composer Tanisk Bagchi.
    Zahra S Khan shares the stage with singer and composer Tanisk Bagchi.
  • Neha Kakkar belted out her hits.
    Neha Kakkar belted out her hits.
  • Singers Asees Kaur and Zahrah S Khan on stage.
    Singers Asees Kaur and Zahrah S Khan on stage.
  • Singer Asees Kaur performs.
    Singer Asees Kaur performs.
  • Actress Jacqueline Fernandez was one of the models for the fashion show.
    Actress Jacqueline Fernandez was one of the models for the fashion show.
  • Actress Ananya Panday walks the catwalk for designers Falguni and Shane Peacock.
    Actress Ananya Panday walks the catwalk for designers Falguni and Shane Peacock.
  • Bollywood actors Ananya Panday and Jacqueline Fernandez helped showcase the latest collection by celebrity favourite designers Shane and Falguni Peacock.
    Bollywood actors Ananya Panday and Jacqueline Fernandez helped showcase the latest collection by celebrity favourite designers Shane and Falguni Peacock.

Bollywood puts on a rocking show for Abu Dhabi on the first night of the IIFA Awards


Aarti Jhurani
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IIFA Awards 2022 live: Salman Khan joins Bollywood stars for IIFA Rocks in Abu Dhabi

You know a show is truly successful when the audience starts dancing in their seats and in the aisles — and this was the case halfway through the IIFA Rocks show, part of the IIFA Awards weekend on Friday night.

The show started about two hours late on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and did not get off to a very strong start, but it picked up pretty soon.

The hosts for the evening — Farah Khan Kunder and Aparshakti Khurana — tried hard to get momentum going, especially in the beginning, but things really started looking up when South Indian composer and singer Devi Sri Prasad took to the stage to belt out some of his popular hits, including the viral hit Srivalli from the film Pushpa.

He also performed other songs such as Seeti Maar and Dhinka Chika from Bollywood star Salman Khan’s films.

DSP, as the composer is popularly known, also created a special mix for his Abu Dhabi performance — blending another one of his hits, OO Antava Mawa with Arabic beats and the Punjabi dhol.

The performance, which included belly dancers and a bright and colourful background resembling a Bollywood film set, was one of the highlights of the night.

But it was Guru Randhawa who got the audiences out of their seats and moving to his most popular hits such as Lagdi Lahore Di, High Rated Gabru, Suit Suit and Dance Meri Rani.

His act was followed by the most in-demand artist of the night, Honey Singh, who kept the tempo going with Blue Eyes, Desi Kalaakar and Love Dose.

Bollywood stars at IIFA Rocks, the first night of IIFA Awards 2022 - in pictures

  • Salman Khan walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks on the first night of the IIFA Awards 2022 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Salman Khan walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks on the first night of the IIFA Awards 2022 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Shahid Kapoor will perform at the gala night on June 4.
    Shahid Kapoor will perform at the gala night on June 4.
  • Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan on the green carpet.
    Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan on the green carpet.
  • Actress Ananya Panday in a blue Marchesa dress.
    Actress Ananya Panday in a blue Marchesa dress.
  • Actress Divya Khosla Kumar will perform on June 4.
    Actress Divya Khosla Kumar will perform on June 4.
  • Ananya Panday said her performance on June 4 would be her first ever live performance.
    Ananya Panday said her performance on June 4 would be her first ever live performance.
  • Sara Ali Khan will be one of the performers at the IIFA Awards 2022 on June 4.
    Sara Ali Khan will be one of the performers at the IIFA Awards 2022 on June 4.
  • She said she wanted to go skydiving in Abu Dhabi.
    She said she wanted to go skydiving in Abu Dhabi.
  • Actor and director Anurag Basu.
    Actor and director Anurag Basu.
  • Divya Khosla Kumar on the green carpet.
    Divya Khosla Kumar on the green carpet.
  • Singer and composer Tanishk Bagchi.
    Singer and composer Tanishk Bagchi.
  • South Indian actress Mamta Mohandas walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks 2022.
    South Indian actress Mamta Mohandas walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks 2022.
  • Mohandas wore a dress by Ashely Robello.
    Mohandas wore a dress by Ashely Robello.
  • Tanishk Bagchi is known for many Bollywood hits including 'Ratan Lambiyan' and 'Dance Meri Rani'.
    Tanishk Bagchi is known for many Bollywood hits including 'Ratan Lambiyan' and 'Dance Meri Rani'.
  • Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh makes a striking entrance.
    Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh makes a striking entrance.
  • Singer Asees Kaur is also one of the performers at IIFA Rocks 2022.
    Singer Asees Kaur is also one of the performers at IIFA Rocks 2022.
  • Singer Zahrah S Khan will also perform at IIFA Rocks.
    Singer Zahrah S Khan will also perform at IIFA Rocks.
  • Actor Fardeen Khan said he would return to films soon.
    Actor Fardeen Khan said he would return to films soon.
  • Singer Neha Kakkar walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks 2022.
    Singer Neha Kakkar walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks 2022.
  • Zahrah S Khan glowed in an electric blue off-shoulder dress by Lebanese designer Ziad Germano.
    Zahrah S Khan glowed in an electric blue off-shoulder dress by Lebanese designer Ziad Germano.
  • Actress Urvashi Rautela walks the green carpet.
    Actress Urvashi Rautela walks the green carpet.
  • Tiger Shroff is one of the star performers at the gala night on June 4.
    Tiger Shroff is one of the star performers at the gala night on June 4.
  • Singer Guru Randhawa will perform at IIFA Rocks.
    Singer Guru Randhawa will perform at IIFA Rocks.
  • Actress and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta.
    Actress and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta.
  • Dutta said she was looking forward to visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
    Dutta said she was looking forward to visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
  • Actor Bobby Deol on the green carpet.
    Actor Bobby Deol on the green carpet.
  • Actress Rakhi Sawant was one of the guests.
    Actress Rakhi Sawant was one of the guests.
  • Actor Maneish Paul will host the IIFA Awards on June 4 along with actors Salman Khan and Riteish Deshmukh.
    Actor Maneish Paul will host the IIFA Awards on June 4 along with actors Salman Khan and Riteish Deshmukh.
  • Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks 2022.
    Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks 2022.
  • Actress Jacqueline Fernandez walks the green carpet.
    Actress Jacqueline Fernandez walks the green carpet.
  • Actor Maneish Paul on the green carpet.
    Actor Maneish Paul on the green carpet.
  • Actress Gauahar Khan walks the green carpet.
    Actress Gauahar Khan walks the green carpet.
  • Singer and composer Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, is one of the performers at IIFA Rocks.
    Singer and composer Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, is one of the performers at IIFA Rocks.
  • Salman Khan walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks 2022 event held in Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Salman Khan walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks 2022 event held in Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Actress and dancer Nora Fatehi walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks.
    Actress and dancer Nora Fatehi walks the green carpet at IIFA Rocks.
  • Nora Fatehi is set to perform at the IIFA Awards on June 4.
    Nora Fatehi is set to perform at the IIFA Awards on June 4.

The two popular rappers also debuted their new collaborative single, Designer, which after the very upbeat set they both performed, seemed a tad dull.

Tanishk Bagchi, Asees Kaur, Ash King and Zahrah Khan took to the stage to perform a mix of their own hits such as Raata Lambiyan, Dholna and Har Funn Maula, as well as remixes of older songs including Dilbar Dilbar and Humma Humma.

The night was not only about the performances, though: several technical awards were handed out as well, with Sardar Udham the biggest winner of the night, picking up gongs for Best Cinematography, Editing and Special Effects.

Atrangi Re won Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman the prize for Background Score, while Vijay Ganguly picked up the award for choreography for the popular track Chaka Chak — which Sara Ali Khan will perform on the awards night on Saturday.

Popular duo Falguni & Shane Peacock, whose designs are often spotted on red carpets in Bollywood and Hollywood, debuted a special collection, with Jacqueline Fernandez and Ananya Panday modelling some very sparkly dresses.

The closing act of the night was singer Neha Kakkar, who performed a mix of some of her own and other popular songs, and proved yet again why she is one of the most popular playback singers today.

It was truly a rocking night at IIFA Rocks and it set the tone for what is to come on Saturday — even bigger performances, bigger awards and bigger stars.

Stay tuned for our coverage from the second day of the IIFA weekend in Abu Dhabi

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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
Most sought after workplace benefits in the UAE
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Pension support
  • Mental well-being assistance
  • Insurance coverage for optical, dental, alternative medicine, cancer screening
  • Financial well-being incentives 
Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

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While you're here
'Worse than a prison sentence'

Marie Byrne, a counsellor who volunteers at the UAE government's mental health crisis helpline, said the ordeal the crew had been through would take time to overcome.

“It was worse than a prison sentence, where at least someone can deal with a set amount of time incarcerated," she said.

“They were living in perpetual mystery as to how their futures would pan out, and what that would be.

“Because of coronavirus, the world is very different now to the one they left, that will also have an impact.

“It will not fully register until they are on dry land. Some have not seen their young children grow up while others will have to rebuild relationships.

“It will be a challenge mentally, and to find other work to support their families as they have been out of circulation for so long. Hopefully they will get the care they need when they get home.”

Ms Yang's top tips for parents new to the UAE
  1. Join parent networks
  2. Look beyond school fees
  3. Keep an open mind
The bio:

Favourite holiday destination: I really enjoyed Sri Lanka and Vietnam but my dream destination is the Maldives.

Favourite food: My mum’s Chinese cooking.

Favourite film: Robocop, followed by The Terminator.

Hobbies: Off-roading, scuba diving, playing squash and going to the gym.

 

TWISTERS

Director: Lee Isaac Chung

Starring: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos

Rating: 2.5/5

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RESULTS

Welterweight

Tohir Zhuraev (TJK) beat Mostafa Radi (PAL)

(Unanimous points decision)

Catchweight 75kg

Anas Siraj Mounir (MAR) beat Leandro Martins (BRA)

(Second round knockout)

Flyweight (female)

Manon Fiorot (FRA) beat Corinne Laframboise (CAN)

(RSC in third round)

Featherweight

Bogdan Kirilenko (UZB) beat Ahmed Al Darmaki

(Disqualification)

Lightweight

Izzedine Al Derabani (JOR) beat Rey Nacionales (PHI)

(Unanimous points)

Featherweight

Yousef Al Housani (UAE) beat Mohamed Fargan (IND)

(TKO first round)

Catchweight 69kg

Jung Han-gook (KOR) beat Max Lima (BRA)

(First round submission by foot-lock)

Catchweight 71kg

Usman Nurmogamedov (RUS) beat Jerry Kvarnstrom (FIN)

(TKO round 1).

Featherweight title (5 rounds)

Lee Do-gyeom (KOR) v Alexandru Chitoran (ROU)

(TKO round 1).

Lightweight title (5 rounds)

Bruno Machado (BRA) beat Mike Santiago (USA)

(RSC round 2).

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Australia squads

ODI: Tim Paine (capt), Aaron Finch (vice-capt), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Shaun Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye.

T20: Aaron Finch (capt), Alex Carey (vice-capt), Ashton Agar, Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Andrew Tye, Jack Wildermuth.

 


 

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What is 'Soft Power'?

Soft power was first mentioned in 1990 by former US Defence Secretary Joseph Nye. 
He believed that there were alternative ways of cultivating support from other countries, instead of achieving goals using military strength. 
Soft power is, at its root, the ability to convince other states to do what you want without force. 
This is traditionally achieved by proving that you share morals and values.

Quick pearls of wisdom

Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”

Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.” 

MATCH INFO

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Roma 4
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Liverpool 2
Mane (9'), Wijnaldum (25')

Updated: June 04, 2022, 6:33 AM