Rekha is one of the legendary actresses in Bollywood. Over the course of her career in Bollywood, she has acted in several films and has proved her mettle in acting. Apart from her professional front, Rekha’s personal life, marred with controversies, has often garnered attention. However, the 69-year-old is at the centre of attention for exciting news pertaining to her work life, and her fans cannot keep calm.
Rekha to return to IIFA with an ‘unforgettable’ performance
On August 28, 2024, the official Instagram page of the International Indian Film Academy, a.k.a. IIFA Awards 2024, announced that Rekha, the evergreen actress, will perform at the award ceremony of the upcoming edition of IIFA. This year’s event will be organised at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, in September. Sharing that Rekha’s performance will be ‘unforgettable’, IIFA’s organisers mentioned in the post:
“Get ready for an unforgettable night at the IIFA Awards as the legendary Rekha graces the stage with a live performance that will leave you spellbound! On this special day, as we celebrate National Emirati Women’s Day, we honor the incredible achievements of Emirati women and the timeless elegance of the true queen of Bollywood, the OG power woman Rekha.”
Netizens react to IIFA’s announcement about Rekha’s performance
Soon after this post, netizens started expressing their thoughts on the announcement. While most people on the internet are ecstatic that their favourite actress will perform on the stage after so long, others have requested that the organisers of IIFA include other Bollywood performers like Madhuri Dixit Nene, Kriti Sanon, Alia Bhatt, and others on their list.
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Rekha shares her excitement about her performance in IIFA 2024
According to a report by BollywoodLife, the legendary actress expressed excitement about her performance at the awards show. In an official statement shared with IIFA, Rekha mentioned that she is honoured to be a part of this iconic festival once again and has been beyond thrilled to contribute to the legacy of IIFA. She was quoted as saying:
“Being part of this iconic festival once again is a profound honour, and I am thrilled to contribute to the legacy of IIFA. The energy, warmth, and passion of the audience make it an unparalleled experience. I look forward to celebrating our cinema at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and creating more cherished memories with all of you at the 24th edition of IIFA. The incredible fans and the IIFA family make this journey truly unforgettable.”
Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar to host IIFA 2024
Meanwhile, IIFA announced earlier that Bollywood’s Baadshah, Shah Rukh Khan, and popular filmmaker, Karan Johar, had taken up the responsibility of hosting IIFA 2024. Their fans and followers are excited to watch the duo’s fun banter on the screen once again. Moreover, Bollywood actor, Shahid Kapoor is also going to set the stage on fire with his performance in the upcoming awards show.
IIFA 2024 schedule
A few days ago, the official Instagram page of the International Indian Film Academy, a.k.a. IIFA Awards 2024, announced the schedule of the upcoming festival. As per the post, the festival will start with IIFA Utsavam – The South Indian industries’ awards on September 27, 2024. The next day, i.e., September 28, 2024, will be the IIFA Awards – The biggest night for Bollywood. The festival will conclude with IIFA Rocks – A mega music concert with the best of Indian singing superstars on September 29, 2024.
Are you excited to watch Rekha perform on the screen after so long?
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