IIFA Awards 2022 rehearsals - in pictures

  • Rehearsals are underway for the International Indian Film Academy Awards at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island. All photos: IIFA 2022
    Rehearsals are underway for the International Indian Film Academy Awards at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island. All photos: IIFA 2022
  • Shahid Kapoor said his performance will include a tribute to singer and composer Bappi Lahiri, who died in February.
    Shahid Kapoor said his performance will include a tribute to singer and composer Bappi Lahiri, who died in February.
  • Bollywood star Tiger Shroff rehearses on stage at the Etihad Arena.
    Bollywood star Tiger Shroff rehearses on stage at the Etihad Arena.
  • Tiger Shroff is known for his dance moves and action films.
    Tiger Shroff is known for his dance moves and action films.
  • Tiger Shroff is one of the star performers at the IIFA Awards 2022 in Abu Dhabi on June 4.
    Tiger Shroff is one of the star performers at the IIFA Awards 2022 in Abu Dhabi on June 4.
  • The IIFA stage being built.
    The IIFA stage being built.
  • Performers on stage preparing for Saturday's ceremony.
    Performers on stage preparing for Saturday's ceremony.
  • The IIFA Awards honour the best Bollywood films and talents from the previous year.
    The IIFA Awards honour the best Bollywood films and talents from the previous year.
  • Abu Dhabi is hosting the IIFA Awards for the first time. Dubai played host to the event in 2006.
    Abu Dhabi is hosting the IIFA Awards for the first time. Dubai played host to the event in 2006.
  • Bollywood choreographer Sanjay Shetty supervises rehearsals at the Etihad Arena.
    Bollywood choreographer Sanjay Shetty supervises rehearsals at the Etihad Arena.
  • Besides honouring the best films and talents, the evening will feature a number of performances by top Bollywood stars.
    Besides honouring the best films and talents, the evening will feature a number of performances by top Bollywood stars.
  • The star-studded event will feature performances by some of the biggest Indian stars.
    The star-studded event will feature performances by some of the biggest Indian stars.
  • Performers this year will include actors Tiger Shroff, Shahid Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan.
    Performers this year will include actors Tiger Shroff, Shahid Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan.
  • The IIFA Awards are held in a different city every year.
    The IIFA Awards are held in a different city every year.
  • The event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
    The event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Dancers practice their moves at the Etihad Arena.
    Dancers practice their moves at the Etihad Arena.
  • Choreographer Sanjay Shetty in action.
    Choreographer Sanjay Shetty in action.
  • The main awards will be handed out on the second night.
    The main awards will be handed out on the second night.
  • Bollywood star Salman Khan will host the gala night on Saturday. He will be assisted by actors Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul.
    Bollywood star Salman Khan will host the gala night on Saturday. He will be assisted by actors Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul.
  • IIFA Rocks, the music and fashion night, will be hosted by director Farah Khan Kunder and actor Aparshakti Khurana.
    IIFA Rocks, the music and fashion night, will be hosted by director Farah Khan Kunder and actor Aparshakti Khurana.
  • Performers for IIFA Rocks will include composers Devi Sri Prasad and Tanishk Bagchi, and singers Neha Kakkar, Asees Kaur, Ash King, Zahrah S Khan and Dhvani Bhanushali.
    Performers for IIFA Rocks will include composers Devi Sri Prasad and Tanishk Bagchi, and singers Neha Kakkar, Asees Kaur, Ash King, Zahrah S Khan and Dhvani Bhanushali.
  • A number of stars have also been confirmed to attend, including veteran actors Madhuri Dixit-Nene and Mithun Chakraborty.
    A number of stars have also been confirmed to attend, including veteran actors Madhuri Dixit-Nene and Mithun Chakraborty.
  • Preparations are on for a weekend of shows at Etihad Arena.
    Preparations are on for a weekend of shows at Etihad Arena.
  • Besides Abu Dhabi, IIFA Awards have been held in Dubai, Bangkok, New York, Colombo and Macau.
    Besides Abu Dhabi, IIFA Awards have been held in Dubai, Bangkok, New York, Colombo and Macau.
  • IIFA Rocks will be held on Friday and the gala awards night on Saturday.
    IIFA Rocks will be held on Friday and the gala awards night on Saturday.