Sushant Singh Rajput says he was a background dancer in 2006 IIFA

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who is all set to woo the audience with his much-awaited romantic drama film Raabta along side rumoured girlfriend Kriti Sanon, will be seen performing at the IIFA awards.

Thrilled about being part of the 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy(IIFA) awards, Sushant said he started his career in showbiz as a background dancer for the event in 2006. 

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Sushant on Wednesday took to Twitter and wrote: ''I'm so looking forward to performing IIFA 2017. I started off as a background dancer in 2006 IIFA."

On the acting front, Sushant will be seen in Dinesh Vijan's Raabta, which will release on June 9. 

The film also stars Kriti Sanon and Jim Sarbh. 

The actor is also prepping for the upcoming Hindi space film Chanda Mama Door Ke, where the Kai Po Che! star will play an astronaut.

(With IANS Inputs)