IIFA awards has established its presence in the Bollywood space like no other ceremony ever. Despite the fact that several awards ceremonies taking place through out the year, this event holds a special place into the hearts of filmy fans. Shining superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt have been gracing it. This year too, it is going to be a star studded affair in Bangkok. Like the ritual it follows, the organizers held press conference which was attended by who's who from the industry.

If you go through the special hashtag called 'IIFA2018' which also has its own original emoji now, you'll find what's happening in the event. Celebs including Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan, Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar, Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, Dia Mirza, Shraddha Kapoor, Mouni Roy, Bobby Deol and more were seen at the conference. Just scroll through the pictures to peep into the IIFA 2018 world.

The IIFA 2018 Family

Riteish Deshmukh and Kartik Aaryan Being Goofy

Shraddha Kapoor Glows in White

Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Bobby Deol and Ayushmann Khurrana Pose For Fans

Varun Dhawan With the Evergreen Diva, Rekha

Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor's Banter

Meanwhile, a few Bollywood stars had to cancel their performances at the last moment. Befikre actress Vaani Kapoor, Padmaavat actor Shahid Kapoor and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety actor Kartik Aaryan had to back out from performing, owing to their injury. It would be fun to watch them sizzling on the dance floor but alas! Stay tuned with us for more latest details from the award ceremony.

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