After Priyanka Chopra’s exit from this year’s IIFA, Shahid Kapur too has opted out from the upcoming awards ceremony.

Though Shahid cites professional reasons for his exit from IIFA, more will certainly be read in his departure particularly when it comes close on the heels of his Kaminey co-star and “very good friend” Priyanka Chopra’s decision to not perform at the event to be held from June 11 to 13 in Macau, China.

The Jab We Met actor was to perform with Chopra on the title track of the Vishal Bharadwaj film, but since the schedule of IIFA was clashing with the dates committed to a producer he decided to miss the ceremony.

“I was looking forward to performing at IIFA and showcasing ‘Kaminey’, however my commitment to my producer has to be honored,” said Shahid in a statement.

The dates could not be adjusted as ‘Kaminey’, Pathshala and Yashraj Films’ tentatively titled Hadippa are ready for release and there is patchwork shoot remaining for Ken Ghosh’s tentatively titled film Yahoo , said the statement.

Earlier, Kareena Kapoor too had pulled out of the show. She had reportedly been practicing for her performance and had also decided on her costume, but bowed out at the last moment to be with boyfriend Saif Ali Khan in London.