IIFA 2023: Host Abhishek Bachchan Won't "Take Digs" At People: "I Find That Incorrect"

"We have to ensure that we celebrate our cinema in the most correct, dignified and respectful way possible," he said

Abhishek Bachchan, who is all set to host IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) 2023 with Vicky Kaushal, during a press conference in Abu Dhabi, opened up about his approach of hosting the award night and he said, "There is a huge responsibility when you are hosting, we have to ensure that we celebrate our cinema in the most correct, dignified and respectful way possible," stated news agency PTI. The actor added that he won't be taking digs at people or mocking them in any way. "I am not somebody who likes to take digs at other people. I find that incorrect, so you won't see too much of that. Do stuff that is entertaining, keep it light and keep the audience engaged," PTI quoted Abhishek Bachchan as saying.

At the IIFA press conference, Abhishek Bachchan recalled his 2005 performance, where he shared the stage with dad Amitabh Bachchan and (now) Aishwarya Rai Bacchan. He recalled, "We went to Amsterdam. I remember when Shamiak Davar was choreographing, we did the entire act and we ended it with Kajra Re. The song is from the film Bunty Aur Babli that was released before the week of the IIFA. We all thought that it would be wonderful to get Aishwarya and me to perform and it was a rather impromptu decision to pull up dad from the audience. It was wonderful. It is such a special and memorable moment. I am happy we could make it happen."

The actor also shared pictures from the IIFA press conference along with co-host Vicky Kaushal and he wrote in the caption, "Getting into the groove of IIFA2023 with the talented Vicky Kaushal. Looking forward to hosting and entertaining all of you. My friend Osman Abdul Razak, I hope I carried off the clothes well? Not half as cool as you, but I tried."