Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is set to host IIFA Rocks, a music and fashion event on the second night of the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend. A ‘Friend of IIFA’, Saif has performed on the IIFA stage in Dubai, Yorkshire and in Colombo. Having walked several IIFA Green Carpets, the nawab of style has always been dressed to kill, making him a perfect fit as anchor for the fashion event. The actor, also known for his love of music and unfailing charm, will dazzle as IIFA celebrates great music and high fashion at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto before a 7,500 capacity crowd.
IIFA Rocks is aimed at raising funds for the IIFA Foundation. The Foundation is set up by the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) to support families of the film industry workers who have been adversely affected during the production of films. This year, IIFA Rocks will also announce the 12TH Floriana IIFA Technical Award winners and see several musical performances including the trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy take to the stage to perform live as top supermodels from around the world sashay down the ramp in couture from India and Canada. It will also feature spectacular performances by top stars and international music artists.
The Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend will be held from the 23rd – 25th of June, concluding with the spectacular, Floriana IIFA Awards.