Pankaj Tripathi is set to host the IIFA Digital Awards 2027, taking on what the organisers describe as his first experience hosting an awards show.
The announcement, made in a press release dated 22 September, puts the actor in a presenting role at an event focused on digital storytelling. In remarks shared with the announcement, Tripathi expressed both excitement and nervousness about the assignment, acknowledging the new experience ahead of him.
His hosting appearance will be part of the IIFA Weekend & Awards, scheduled for 22–23 January 2027 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The dates and venue are also listed in IIFA’s official event announcement.
In the statement, Tripathi reflected on the shift from telling stories through characters to presenting an awards ceremony. He said recognising artists and creators working in digital entertainment made the occasion meaningful, and expressed a hope of bringing warmth and humour to the stage.
The Digital Awards will celebrate artists and creators working across digital entertainment. The supplied announcement does not specify a start time for the ceremony.
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