The official ceremony took place on 9 June 2007, at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England.

Actors Boman Irani and Lara Dutta co–hosted the ceremony – the first time.

Some other salient events held during this weekend included the IIFA World Premiere, IIFA–BAFTA Film Workshop, FICCI–IIFA Global Business –um and the IIFA Foundation Celebrity Charity Cricket Match.

In addition, films receiving a single award included, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Best Actress), Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (Best Comedian), 36 China Town (Best Male Debut) and Gangster (Best Female Debut).

From then on the awards were held at locations around the world signifying the international success of Bollywood.