Varun Dhawan, the son of a set designer, made a bold pitch at the IIFA launch in Mumbai—he’s not just another star, he’s the poster child for the crew that moves the cameras. He told the press that every award night feels like a star‑struck circus, yet the real work happens behind the scenes.
Salman Khan, who was on stage beside Varun, chimed in, “Now it is given more credit.” That nod from the film‑king felt like a green light for Dhawan’s mission, and it was echoed by a crowd that also included Kareena Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.
When the host‑ship details were finally laid out, Dhawan said he wants the night “to stay focused on cinema.” He plans to keep the show from spiraling into celebrity gossip, opting instead for a hard‑edge, honest narrative—an approach that could feel as fresh as a new shooting script.
The ceremony will run on January 22‑23, 2027, and Dhawan will team up with Ananya Panday, Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul. Performances by Salman, Kareena and Janhvi Kapoor are already set to light up the stage, but the real star‑power will come from the technicians who have long been the silent backbone of every film.
If Dhawan pulls it off, IIFA 2027 could rewrite the awards playbook—turning a night of glitz into a celebration of the hands that actually make the magic happen. The tech crew are the unsung heroes—time to step into the limelight.