The official ceremony took place on 25 June 2011, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Actors Boman Irani and Ritesh Deshmukh co-hosted the ceremony for the fourth time.

In related events, the IIFA Music and Fashion Extravaganza took place on 24 June 2011 at the Ricoh Coliseum.

In addition, Guzaarish, Housefull and Love Sex aur Dhokha, each received 1 award.

While co-hosting the Music Awards, a man jumped on stage and clamped himself to Shahrukh Khan's injured leg.