IIFA Awards 2013 to be held in South Afirca

The 14th IIFA Awards to be held in May 2013 will be hosted by South Africa. The IIFA awards will be held either in Durban or Johannesburg in South Africa from May 30. Speculations were high that the event would be held either in Peru or Vancouver . Earlier South Africa had hosted the event earlier twice with much success – In 2001 at Sun City and again in 2003 at the Dome at Northgate.

Initially the event was supposed to be held in Peru, but the lack of regular flight connectivity with India forced the organizers to change the Location to South Africa.

As per reports, Peru was the first choice, however, due to lack of direct flights, the organisers felt that in the absence of direct flights it was turning out to be a very expensive project of hauling more than 500 artists all the way to Peru at almost triple the cost of nearby locations.

The  International Indian Film Academy Awards, also known as IIFA Awards are hosted each year in countries where Indian Cinema is popular.In 2012 it was hosted in Singapore during June 7-9.

The IIFA Awards are given to actors, Singers, Director and other movie crews under various categories and is considered Indian Version of Oscar Awards