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Yas Island, Abu Dhabi: IIFA Becomes the 1st International Indian Film Award Show in the metaverse. Millions Of Fans Can Now Enjoy A Whole New Immersive Experience At IIFA Metaverse on Bollyverse, as their Official Metaverse Partner.


Swati Bhat

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Salman Khan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Tiger Shroff, Ananya Pandey, Shahid Kapoor


Bringing together the very best of the Indian cinema and film fraternity, the 22nd edition of the biggest celebration of Indian cinema – the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards – is all set to be held on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on June 3rd and 4th, 2022, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences.

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Bringing together the very best of the Indian cinema and film fraternity, the 22nd edition of the biggest celebration of Indian cinema - the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards - is all set to be held on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on June 3rd and 4th, 2022, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences.

Bringing together the very best of the Indian cinema and film fraternity, the 22nd edition of the biggest celebration of Indian cinema – the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards – is all set to be held on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on June 3rd and 4th, 2022, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences.

With the rise of the digital culture, as an extension of the brand, IIFA is all set to thrill fans in the Metaverse for a one-of-a-kind experience with Bollyverse, as their Official Metaverse Partner for the 22nd edition in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on June 3rd and 4th, 2022.

Serving groundbreaking IIFA experiences, all IIFA events will be covered on Bollyverse including IIFA Backstage, IIFA Green Carpet, Avatar Club, Talent Quest, VR Bar, After Party, Stage rehearsals and Touchdown as well as the much-awaited Awards Ceremony. IIFA Backstage gives you a sneak peek at the behind the scenes and all that it takes to bring this glamour-studded entertainment to the world. It will feature the stars getting ready, the make-up, the line-up and all the buzz behind the scenes. Then we take you to the action outside where the sound of excited fans, mesmerising stars, and the shimmer of gorgeous regalia takes the Green Carpet at this year’s celebration to a whole new level!

Commenting on the occasion, Noreen Khan, Vice President, IIFA says, “IIFA has always entertained and offered unforgettable experiences for audiences across the globe for the last 22 years. Year 2022 marks the 22nd Edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, as an extension of the brand, we aim to showcase a grand celebration of Indian cinema’s finest talent in Metaverse – A first of its kind awards ceremony, becoming the 1st International Indian Film Award Show In The Metaverse. We are excited to dive into this new innovative technology in collaboration with Bollyverse Technology to create the IIFA Metaverse on Bollyverse where millions of fans can enjoy a whole new immersive experience.”

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Bollyverse is an entity on Metaverse where everything Bollywood happens. From award ceremonies to gaming with your favorite stars, to brand endorsements and meta shopping, this is the place to be for anyone passionate about Bollywood.

Bollyverse is on board this IIFA bringing you the best in technology to transport the show and the entire experience into the Metaverse. An Avatar studio where you can create your digital double in a matter of seconds, to the Xsens experience where one can teleport their dance moves to the Metaverse. Adding to the mix, is a Showbolt, the fastest camera robotic arm in the world which can capture, edit and share cinematic quality video in seconds!

Kishore Samtani, Bollyverse’s Founder said “We are thrilled to collaborate with IIFA to bring you the biggest celebration of Indian cinema in the world to the Metaverse. Our technology and management teams are on the ground in Abu Dhabi working tirelessly in readiness to capture all the IIFA experiences.”

Bollyverse Technology is bringing together from across the world, state-of-the-art digital technology and hardware equipment as well a large top tech team to the venue to make this all a reality for the world!

With so much happening on Bollyverse, www.bollyverse.com, one can’t afford to miss out on this beautiful amalgamation of the digital world and magical world of cinema coming together for the very first time. Look out for more details on how to get on board!


About Bollyverse (Bollyverse Technology Limited)

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Team Bollyverse


Imagine a world where you can reach out and have a chat with your favourite Bollywood celebrity, play a round of golf or shop for designer couture with them, go for cocktails and dance to their latest hit, or enjoy front row seats to the industry’s most coveted awards event. The possibilities of celebrity engagement are endless, and these experiences and more are now available to experience in the newly launched virtual Metaverse space, Bollyverse, an entity on Metaverse where everything Bollywood happens.

Celebrating one of the largest film industries in the world, Bollyverse Technology Limited is TV Products Limited and TV Products Development Limited’s newest trailblazing innovation, headquartered in Hong Kong.

Leading with a vision to combine the entertainment world of Bollywood with today’s tech sphere, Metaverse, the birth of Bollyverse brings an infinite source of entertainment directly into one’s home.


Yas Island, Abu Dhabi


Swati Bhat

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Pic Courtesy: IIFA Official


As the countdown to the biggest celebration of Indian Cinema worldwide draws near, International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards announces the winners for the Technical Awards for the 22nd edition in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on June 3 & 4, 2022.

Rounding out the 9 Categories are Cinematography, Screenplay, Dialogue, Editing, Choreography, Sound Design, Sound Mixing, Background Score and Special Effects (Visuals), winners for the technical awards have been revealed!


WINNERS LIST – TECHNICAL AWARDS


Sardar Udham – 3 awards

1. Cinematography – Avik Mukhopadhayay

2. Editing – Chandrashekhar Prajapati

3. Special Effects (Visuals) – NY VFXwaala, Edit FX Studios, Main Road Post Russia, Super8/ BOJP


Atrangi Re – 2 Awards

1. Choreography for Chaka Chak – Vijay Ganguly

2. Background Score – A. R. Rahman

Shershaah – 1 Award

1. Screenplay – Sandeep Shrivastava

Thappad – 1 Award

1. Dialogue – Anubhav Sinha, Mrunmayee Lagoo

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior – 1 Award

1. Sound Design – Lochan Kanvinde

83 – 1 Award

1. Sound Mixing – Ajay Kumar P.B., Manik Batra


The event takes place at the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, Etihad Arena, part of Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences.

Yas Island is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi. Home to magical adventures and awe-inspiring entertainment, as well as three globally renowned theme parks, outstanding motorsports, an award-winning golf venue and world-class hospitality services, Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is a destination like nowhere else. Alongside the arena and Yas Bay, guests visiting Yas Island will also be able to enjoy a variety of experiences. From award-winning theme parks, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, the capital’s largest mall, 160 dining options, a scenic beach and mangroves, luxurious hospitality stays and so much more, there’s a lot to explore!

The grandiose global IIFA AWARDS will be hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh & Maniesh Paul along with electrifying performances by Bollywood superstars Ranveer Singh Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday, Divya Khosla Kumar and Nora Fatehi.

The highly anticipated IIFA ROCKS will be hosted by Bollywood’s biggest Producer - Director Karan Johar and multi-talented actress Parineeti Chopra and will bring to you headline acts from the best. Debuting at IIFA Rocks this year is Devi Sri Prasad, Tanishk Bagchi, Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Guru Randhawa and Honey Singh.


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