IIFA 2025 Pre-Event: Shah Rukh Khan Teaches Kartik Aaryan How To Host

The King of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan, and Kartik Aaryan made a dazzling appearance at the IIFA 2025 pre-event in Mumbai on Friday evening, joined by other prominent personalities. The official Instagram account of IIFA shared several captivating visuals that highlighted the fun and camaraderie of the evening.

During the bewildering event, Shahrukh Khan took the opportunity to share some hosting tips with Kartik Aaryan, who is set to take the stage as this year's host. In a playful moment, Shah Rukh demonstrated how to engage the audience with a dash of Rajasthani charm.

He said, “Kartik is going to host the 25th year. Just so that I can pass off the baton to him, isko main sikha deta hun ki Jaipur mein shuruaat kaise karni hai (...how to begin in Jaipur). So, you'll have to begin by saying, 'Padharo mhare IIFA' (Welcome to IIFA).”

Following the lead of King Khan, Kartik echoed the phrase, while Shah Rukh guided him to say, “Padhaaro mhaare des, Rajasthan” (Welcome to my state, Rajasthan). They also embraced the Rajasthani tradition by greeting the audience with “Khamma Ghani,” bowing slightly with folded hands, which drew enthusiastic applause from those in attendance.

So, if you want to experience the dazzling night, mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 25th edition of the renowned award ceremony, which will be held in Jaipur on March 8 and 9.