Lara Dutta to co-host IIFA awards

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Bollywood actress Lara Dutta will co-host this year's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards at Colombo June 3-5 along with Boman Irani and Riteish Deshkmukh.

'I am not performing this year but will be hosting the show along with Boman Irani and Riteish Deshkmukh,' Lara told reporters here Friday.

The actress was in the capital for the launch of international clothing brand Zara's store at Select Citywalk, Saket.

The actress looked stunning as she posed for shutterbugs in a short blue dress paired with pink sandals and a pink clutch. She has also given up her long locks for a shorter hairdo.

Also, Lara's face lit up at the mention of 'Don-2' but she refused to divulge any details about her role in the film.

'Right now I can only confirm that yes, I am a part of 'Don-2' and I am really looking forward to working with Farhan Akhtar and Shah Rukh Khan. As for my role you have to wait and watch,' Lara added.