Gulf Good News founder Bilal Kazi has received recognition at the IIFA 2027 press conference at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, marking five years of association with the International Indian Film Academy.
According to the announcement supplied by Kazi, the honour acknowledged his continuing relationship with IIFA and his work connecting entertainment events with audiences across the Gulf through media, public relations and digital journalism.
Recognition at the Mumbai press conference
The announcement said actors Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee presented the award. Photographs supplied with the release show Kazi receiving the recognition on stage and attending the gathering.
The occasion also included meetings with Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, according to the release. The Mumbai event brought together film personalities, partners and media ahead of IIFA’s return to Abu Dhabi in January.
A five-year relationship
Reflecting on the milestone, Kazi said: “My association with IIFA is from the last five years.” The release described the recognition as another chapter in a continuing professional relationship with the international entertainment platform.
Through Gulf Good News, Kazi covers entertainment, lifestyle, business and major events for audiences across the GCC. The publication’s IIFA coverage has included announcements about performers, hosts and the forthcoming Abu Dhabi programme.
Next stop: Abu Dhabi
The IIFA Weekend & Awards is scheduled for 22–23 January 2027 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The venue lists the main IIFA Awards ceremony for Saturday, 23 January.
Readers planning to attend can check the official Etihad Arena event page for current ticket availability and entry details. Our Mumbai launch report has more on the announced hosts and performances.
This report is based on a release and photographs supplied by Bilal Kazi, founder of Gulf Good News.
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