MUMBAI: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to return as a host for the Filmfare Awards after 17 years for its 70th edition, the organisers have announced.

Shah Rukh will co-host the award show, to be held on October 11 in Ahmedabad, alongside Maniesh Paul and Karan Johar.

"From the first time I held the Black Lady in my hands, to sharing countless memories with my colleagues and fans over the years; it’s been a journey of love, cinema, and magic. To return as a co-host for the 70th year is truly special, and I promise we’ll make it a night to remember, full of laughter, nostalgia and celebration of the movies we all love," the 59-year-old superstar said in a statement.

Shah Rukh has previously hosted the Filmfare Awards on several occasions, including 2003 and 2004 with his "Kal Ho Naa Ho

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