At the 15th Annual Edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards, the Award Winning actor John Travolta made his presence felt in Tampa Bay, Florida as he arrived to join the Indian film fraternity to celebrate Indian cinema. Credited with a long list of Hollywood box-office hits including ‘Grease’, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’, among others Travolta talked about Bollywood when he met with Indian, US and other worldwide media at the weekend. He spoke of his fondness for Indian films saying, “I find Indian films very original in energy and life.” When asked about the stars, he said he would love to work with Aamir Khan and added, "I loved Priyanka Chopra's Exotic. I also recently watched the Romeo and Juliet version (Ram-Leela) and I loved the girl (Deepika Padukone) in that."

An icon to the many Indian actors present later that night, marking his official welcome into Bollywood, Travolta walked the green carpet of the Tata Motors IIFA Awards with Priyanka Chopra. Making his way into a 25,000 strong IIFA Awards audience at the Raymond James Stadium, Bollywood’s dance star, Hrithik Roshan awarded the star with a global recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Global Cinema. The two also caused a frenzy when they matched steps to the famously choreographed, ‘Staying Alive’.

The ‘Exotic’ star Priyanka Chopra also put on a performance for fans and pulled the Hollywood star onto the stage at the end with an Indian stylized performance with Travolta dancing to the hit song, ‘Tu Ne Mari Entry’ whilst pulling off the famous ‘I see you’ move from Pulp Fiction in what will promise to make great television for audiences across the world, when the Tata Motors IIFA Awards airs in June.  The moments of John Travolta on stage at IIFA have received an overwhelming response from world fans, media and the entire Indian film industry.

Andre Timmins, Director – IIFA & Wizcraft said, “Ever since the inception of IIFA in 2000 it has been my dream to use the platform and stage of IIFA to bring together the two world's greatest Indian film industry's 'Bollywood & Hollywood' and this year for our 15th Annual edition of the IIFA Awards this dream was realised with the participation of John Travolta live on stage at the 2014 Tata Motor IIFA Awards in Tampa Bay.  The iconic superstar who we have all known for his dance moves in so many blockbuster movies joined two of our biggest stars - Priyanka Chopra & Hrithik Roshan to create electrifying and spectacular moments on stage for the audience.  The Indian film industry were left gasping for more of the legendary actor as he created memorable moments on stage for us all. These moments will remain a special memory for all of us lucky enough to witness the magic at IIFA this year.