The countdown of the 19th magnificent celebration of Indian Cinema, Music, Fashion and Dance has begun. The International Indian Film Academy Awards, popularly known as IIFA will be held from June 22nd to 24th in Bangkok, Thailand this year. The star-studded celebration usually witnesses heavy dose of glitz and glamour, global dignitaries, finest talents, fans and media. And this year will be no exception too.

From the legendary and the timeless diva Rekhaji who will be mesmerizing us with her live performance after almost 20 years to the power packed performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Lulia Vantur among others, the celebration will add more colorful memories. Known for their quick wit, the award function will be hosted by Karan Johar and Riteish Deshmukh. IIFA Rocks 2018 will feature a musical extravaganza by the amazing music director-singer Pritam Chakraborty along with singers Sreerama Chandra, Amit Mishra, Shalmali Kholgade, Antara Mitra, Nakash Aziz and Nikitha. Nushrat Bharucha and Vaani Kapoor will be seen enthralling the audiences with their performances. Meanwhile, IIFA Rocks 2018 will be hosted by the dashing duo - Kartik Aaryan and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher will be honoured with the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award at the ceremony. And Vidya Balan’s ‘Tumhari Sulu’ leads the overall nomination pack at the IIFA Awards this year.

Bollywood actors Bobby Deol, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rekha had graced their presence at an IIFA press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday where they had unveiled the goodies at the event.