Shahid Kapoor, Vivek kickstart IIFA 2014; Saif, Sonakshi set to join them

Bollywood heartthrobs Shahid Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi are already in Tampa Bay, Florida to attend the 15th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend that kickstarts on Wednesday - April 23.

Meanwhile celebrities including Saif Ali Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Richa Chadda were snapped at the airport on Monday (April 21) night, making their way to America. (Photo: Varinder Chawla/Twitter)

'R…Rajkumar' actor Shahid Kapoor meets and greets fans at Tampa Bay. (Photo: Twitter)

Shahid Kapoor will join fellow-actor Farhan Akhtar in hosting the much-awaited award night. Farhan will be joining the show on April 24th after casting his vote in Mumbai. (Photo: Twitter)

'Krrish 3' actor Vivek Oberoi also made an early start for the IIFA weekend. Seen here the actor speaks to media persons in Florida. “Looking fwd to hanging out with all my friends #IIFA2014 ! Can't wait to see my bro @iHrithik #rock the stage with his performance !!!,” tweeted the actor. (Photo: Twitter)

Meanwhile, Chotte Nawab Saif Ali Khan was sharp in a navy blue blazer as he left for Florida from Mumbai. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

However, the ‘Humshakals’ actor was spotted sans his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Sonakshi Sinha, who will be seen in 'Holiday' opposite Akshay Kumar, wore all black for her journey. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

'Ram-Leela' actress Richa Chadda was all smiles looking good in a cat-print tee with a leather jacket and denims. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Aditi Rao Hydari, who was last seen in ‘Murder 3’ appeared barefaced at the airport. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

The actress however did seem to have an awful lot of luggage for the IIFA weekend. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Evergreen couple Shabana Azmi and lyricist Javed Akhtar look all set for their long flight. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

‘Highway’ director Imtiaz Ali was also snapped at the airport. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and his wife P. S. Bharathi also left for the big weekend. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Music composer and singer Shankar Mahadevan was accompanied by his wife Sangeeta. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)