Ace director Karan Johar has been invited to host the IIFA 2017 show. The top of the line celebrity list also includes Saif Ali Khan who will share the dais with the director.

A part of the event will also witness young actor Varun Dhawan to co-host the event. The IIFA awards 2017 is the 18th edition of the grand event. It has been scheduled to take place at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 15th.