An
array of Bollywood and international stars came for the UK VIP Gala
Screening of Bollywood's next blockbuster film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' at
the plush Mayfair Hotel in Central London.
In attendance were a host of
celebrities, entrepreneurs and VIPs including Deepak Kuntawala, the
founder of the international private equity company DVK, the official
Global Partner for 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'.
Walking the star-studded
red carpet were the film's A-list stars Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor and
Art Malik as well as its Bafta-nominated director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, its writer Prasoon Joshi and the inspiration for the film, the
Indian legend Milkha Singh himself. An excited crowd gathered to get a
glimpse of their idols as they walked the majestic red carpet. Sonam Kapoor cut a dashing figure in a stylish couture outfit.
The UK
tour of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag has been presented by Deepak Kuntawala, the
multi-award winning entrepreneur who recently charted into new territory
when he established DVK Global Entertainment Investment. The
partnership between DVK and the film marks the fund's official launch in
July 2013 and its entry into the Indian film industry, after its
successful foray into Hollywood when it brought the cinematic icon Al
Pacino to the London Palladium for a sold-out audience with event in
June 2013.
Speaking at the UK VIP Gala Screening, Deepak
Kuntawala said: 'Right from a young child I have always been fascinated
by films, whether this be Hollywood or Bollywood. I have very fond
memories of watching iconic films with my family on a Saturday
afternoon, and being mesmerised by what unfolded on screen.
'DVK
is so proud to be the official Global Partner of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
This is a tremendous film, telling an absolutely epic story. Everyone
from the star cast of Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor and Art Malik to its
visionary director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and writer Prasoon Joshi has
done a magnificent job. Milkha Singh is indeed India's iconic sporting
hero and a living legend.'
After the gala screening, the stars of
the film, VIPs, dignitaries and public figures attended an exclusive
after-party. The intimate gathering featured an exquisite Mehfil
(courtly entertainment) night of beautiful Ghazals (musical poetry
recitations) by acclaimed singer Tauseef, who has been instructed under
famed Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. The majestic event also featured a
sumptuous banquet dinner and a rendition of 'golden oldie' Bollywood
songs from iconic Indian Cinema moments.
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