Mumbai, Sept. 22 -- Actor Pankaj Tripathi is set to make his awards-show hosting debut at the IIFA Digital Awards 2027.

The 27th edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on January 22 and 23, 2027.

For Tripathi, the occasion marks his first experience hosting an awards show. Known for his performances across films and streaming projects, the actor said the new role brings both excitement and nervousness.

"For an actor, there are certain moments that come with a little extra nervousness and a lot of excitement and hosting the IIFA Digital Awards for the first time is definitely one of them. I have spent much of my journey standing in front of the camera and telling stories through charac...