In pictures: Bollywood celebrities arrive at IIFA 2022 Green Carpet in Abu Dhabi

The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2022 green carpet at Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi drew the best of Bollywood on Saturday night.

Co-presented by Sportsbuzz and co-powered by Rajshree Elaichi and Josh, the award show will be hosted by Bollywood's 'Bhaijaan', Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul. Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan, Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan are among the A-listers who will perform at the event.

Here are the stars who shone at the green carpet:

Ananya Panday

Ananya Panday was among the first stars who walked the green carpet in a stunning shimmery white saree. "It's my first saree moment, it had to be Manish Malhotra," she said.

Divya Khosla Kumar

Actress and film director Divya Khosla Kumar showcased her fashionista side in a ruffled white short dress that showcased her svelte figure

Mamta Mohandas

South Indian actress Mamta Mohandas went retro in a nude and white lace gown. The actress is glowing under the plaudits for her recent political thriller Jana Gana Mana alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran that’s now steaming on Netflix.

Sharvari Wagh

Bunty Aur Babli 2 actresss Sharvari Wagh makes a stylish return to the city where her film was extensively shot at one point.

Fardeen Khan

Bollywood star Fardeen Khan looks dapper in a suit as he walks on the green carpet.

Simon Fuller

American Idol creator Simon Fuller made a surprise appearance on the green carpet. Widely credited with changing global pop culture, the music producer famously steered the Spice Girls into popularity.

Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor, all set for his performance tonight, looks dapper in a monochrome Gaurav Gupta suit, a staple for the Jersey actor on IIFA green carpet.

Suniel Shetty

Suniel Shetty makes an appearance with Mana Shetty at IIFA's green carpet in Abu Dhabi.

Sara Ali Khan

Sara Ali Khan looks gorgeous in a traditional garara by UAE-based designer Faraz Mannan.

Bobby Deol

Ashram star Bobby Deol looked handsome in a black suit as he posed for the cameras at IIFA 2022 Green Carpet in Abu Dhabi.

Gauhar Khan

Gauhar Khan looking resplendent in a floral Sahil Kocchar gown, one of the best on the green carpet. She was accompanied by husband Zaid Darbar.

Nargis Fakhri

The elusive Nargis Fakhri marks her return to the UAE, where she’s a regular visitor, in a homegrown label Michael Cinco glittery green Michael Cinco gown.

Urvashi Rautela

Urvashi Rautela looks stunning as ever as she poses for the cameras at IIFA 2022 Green Carpet in Abu Dhabi.

Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon donning bright, summery hues in a fluorescent yellow gown by homegrown label Michael Cinco.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan give away major couple goals as they pose for the cameras at NEXA IIFA 2022 Green Carpet in Abu Dhabi.

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