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NEC Mela
Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Kajol and Ajay Devgan, along with British Asian talents Rishi Rich, Juggy D, Jay Sean and Hunterz, as being among the all-star line up to appear at this year's event. |
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| The ‘Ultimate Bollywood’ stage gives visitors the chance to meet critically acclaimed Bollywood couple Kajol and Ajay Devgan, along with super successful heartthrob, Saif Ali Khan. They’ll enjoy live and exclusive interviews with the stars and see the ‘Best of Bollywood’ with film screenings hosted by headline media partner Zee TV throughout the event. |
The ‘Ultimate Entertainment Theatre’, in association with BBC Asian Network, showcases performances by the very best of British Asian talent, alongside Asian stars from around the world. Whilst Hunterz, Hadiqa Kiani and Ali Zafar will perform a brand new track created as a unique collaboration specifically for Mela ’06, the Rishi Rich Project will headline each of the shows, taking place three times a day across all three days of the event.
Feisty female rap artist, Hard Kaur, is sure to get the crowds going with her sassy style and Paul Chowdhry, one of the most popular Asian comedians in the UK, will offer a hilarious look at multi cultural diversity in contemporary Britain.
Supported by BAFTA, Mela ’06 will also showcase exclusive screenings of ‘BAFTA Goes Bollywood’ events, including interviews with Aamir Khan, Karan Johar and Preity Zinta; Shah Rukh Khan in conversation with Gurinder Chadha and a BAFTA tribute to Yash Chopra. |
| The 'Ultimate Opportunities' Theatre, in association with Lloyds TSB / ICICI Bank India Banking Service, provides a superb opportunity to hear from British Asian icons and role models from the worlds of music, business, media, film and sport, as they share experiences and advice about making it in their chosen fields. Armed with knowledge from the experts, visitors can explore the ‘Opportunities’ zone and meet exhibitors offering everything for the budding entrepreneur or those in need of career and finance advice. |
The ‘Ultimate Fashion’ zone will see the latest stunning collections from Mumbai brought to the international fashion catwalk in Birmingham. Visitors can buy next season’s ‘must have’ fashions and see the winning designs from this year’s Young Fashion Designer of the Year competition (for details about how to enter the competition visit www.NECmela.com). For those preparing for their big day, why not save on a trip to Mumbai with a visit to the ‘Ultimate Wedding’ Pavilion, the Midlands largest Asian wedding exhibition. The perfect place to plan your perfect day.
Get a makeover, learn classical and modern Bollywood dance moves and receive expert make-up tips in the Health & Beauty Pavilion. Alternatively enjoy a reflective visit to Mela Wellbeing, where visitors can have one-to-one consultations with astrologists, yoga experts, mehndi artists and spiritualists. Why not experience the authentic sights, sounds and smells of India whilst bartering with traders in a specially created Indian Bazaar. |
| The ‘Ultimate Food’ Cookery Theatre, with the theme of British Asian Fusion Food, gives visitors the chance to pick up new tantalizing recipe ideas from a host of experts. Set within Masala Junction, where visitors can buy first class ingredients and cookware from leading culinary suppliers, the Cookery Theatre will feature leading British Asian and international chefs performing cooking demonstrations, along with a competition for budding chefs with a live final cook-off at the show. |
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