Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Ankush Hazra will be hosting the sixth edition of Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla 2022 which promises to be a star-studded affair.

To kick off the highly anticipated ceremony, a virtual press conference was held on Mar 6 marking the beginning of the celebration.

The awards' announcement was made by actor Ankush Hazra, along with Jitesh Pillaai, Editor of Filmfare, and Sunil Agarwal and Poulomi Roy from Joy.

Filmfare Awards Bangla 2022 will be a spectacular night brimming with talent and glamour as the dazzling trio of Ankush Hazra, Anirban Bhattacharya, and Srabanti Chatterjee will host the gala event.

The awards ceremony will feature captivating performances by some of the biggest names in Bengali cinema, including Nusrat Jahan, Monami Ghosh, Sanjana Banerjee, and Darsana Banik. Rockstar Ankush Hazra will also deliver a thrilling power-packed solo performance.

As one of the most highly anticipated celebrations in the industry, the ceremony will also include a special comic act by the scintillating duo, Biswanath Basu and Ambarish Bhattacharya.

Ankush Hazra said, "It is a moment of honor and prestige for me to be a part of the Filmfare Awards. My early memories from watching superstars like Hrithik Roshan creating magic on this stage and now being an equal part of it is like a dream come true.

"I am thrilled and look forward to hosting the show and delivering a night of grandeur and unforgettable experience for the audience. The legacy of the Black Lady will continue to live on in Bangla and I hope to do every bit of justice to match its glory."

The award ceremony will be held in Kolkata on Mar 10.