Chaos at Mumbai airport as Shah Rukh Khan heads to IIFA 2024

Bollywood actor and producer Shah Rukh Khan attends a press conference for the 24th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IFA) Weekend and Awards in Mumbai on September 10, 2024. Photo credit: AFP

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was mobbed by a throng of enthusiastic fans at the Mumbai airport on Thursday (September 26) morning as he left for Abu Dhabi to host the IIFA Awards 2024. Accompanied by his bodyguard and manager Pooja Dadlani, SRK was seen navigating through a crowd that was eager to catch a glimpse of him.

Dressed in a black hoodie, sunglasses and a cap, Shah Rukh Khan displayed his signature blend of style and ease while maintaining his composure amidst the chaos. Despite the overwhelming attention, she acknowledged smiling fans as she made her way to the terminal, with her bodyguard ensuring her safety throughout the encounter. Anticipation is building for IIFA 2024, especially after a light-hearted press conference where Shah Rukh and Karan Johar shared playful banter.

At the event, Shah Rukh hilariously teased Karan about his frequent hosting duties, joking, “Bhai, Chitra V Bana Na… Kitna Host Karega Tu?” To which Karan responds with a smile, demonstrating their friendship. Fans eagerly await the IIFA event, promising a night of laughter, entertainment and glamour.

Additionally, Shah Rukh is all set to star in his upcoming film ‘King’, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, featuring his daughter Suhana Khan. From 27 September to 29 September.

The three-day event is set to begin with the IIFA Utsavam, an event dedicated to the southern film industry – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. Megastar Chiranjeevi will be felicitated at the event On the second day, stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal and Karan Johar will take to the stage to entertain the audience with their hosting stunts on the IIFA Awards night.

Interestingly, the second day will also see Rekha return to the IIFA stage after a long time. Rekha last performed at IIFA 2018. From ‘Peer Kya To Dorna Kya’ to ‘Salam-e-Ishq Meri Jaan’, she left everyone. Hitting with his ‘adaa’. He was joined on stage by stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar.

About her upcoming performance, Rekha said in a note shared by the IIFA team, “IIFA holds a special place in my heart, not just a celebration of Indian cinema but also represents a vibrant fusion of art, culture and love on the global stage. It feels like home. – a beautiful showcase where the magic of Indian cinema truly comes alive, and I was privileged to experience that magic for the first time in years.”

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Pandey, Janhvi Kapoor and Vicki will also add Char Chand to the gala night with their performances. IIFA 2024 concludes on September 29 with the exclusive, invite-only IIFA Rocks. Artists like Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will perform live for the audience.