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IANS
Saif Ali Khan says Bollywood is incomplete without the presence of filmmaker Karan Johar. Saif will join Karan to host the 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in New York next month.
The actor, who was with Varun Dhawan and Karan for an IIFA 2017 press conference, said:"Film industry is incomplete without Karan Johar." When asked for the reason behind the statement, Saif quipped:"Baahubali... Can you imagine our film industry without that? He is one of those arteries in the blood flow of the film industry."
Karan, who was sitting next to him, thanked Saif for what he said. Looking back at his journey as a host, Karan said:"I realised I started hosting shows from 2000. It's been 17 years! I am glad that every year I have managed to get the job! The experience is always good, as I enjoy it whenever I am on stage."
Karan's directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is the front runner in the nomination pack of the 18th edition of the gala. Is he nervous?"It is great when you win but if you don't, you should not care," he said.
Saif also said that he wants to host a show with Shah Rukh Khan. He said:"It will be fun! He is so clever, I would love to host a show with him."
Varun, who was sitting next to Saif, said:"I would love to watch you (Saif) and Shah Rukh working together on-screen."
IIFA will be taking place at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 14 and 15.
