Shah Rukh Khan dispelled reports that he will skip the IIFA Awards to be held in Toronto, Canada, from June 23 to June 25, because of a knee injury.
Shah Rukh, who returned to Mumbai Tuesday from a wrap up shoot for RA.One in Hyderabad, acknowledged his knee injury in a tweet this morning, but assured fans that he will still be performing at Toronto.
"back in mumbai. wanted to thank anubhav,tarun, manikandan & the crew for making the hectic schedule possible. nursing knee injury to get ready for iifa. wish toronto was closer to bandra. shiamk team making the dance steps easier for me..." Shah Rukh tweeted.
The IIFA awards are being held in North America for the first time in 12 years since their debut in London in 2000.
This year the event is being hosted by Karan Johar and Anushka Sharma; and will feature performances by SRK, Neha Dhupia, Dia Mirza, Mallika Sherawat, the cast of Double Dhamaal, and Shankar-Eshaan-Loy.