Press Release

July 30^th 2006

The Bollywood Fashion Awards – A Glittering Night to Remember

The Bollywood Fashion Awards fulfilled all expectations and more at the Roseland Ballroom in the heart of New York City on July 29^th 2006. 

Supermodel Iman, designer to the stars Rachel Roy, Music Mogul Damon Dash, Theater Legend Ben Vereen,Mrs Altovise Sammy Davis Jr all participated in the function’s festivities, making it truly the most glamorous South Asian event. 

Iman, the ethereal Somalian beauty, presented Rachel Roy with the award for “Outstanding Contribution to American Fashion” for her elegant and demure couture which is a celebrity-favorite in Hollywood .  The ravishing designer thanked her husband, Damon Dash, and daughter Ava, both of whom greeted the audience, for their hands in her success. 

Another top honor was given to theater legend Ben Vereen who was felicitated with the specially instituted “Sammy Davis Jr. Award” for effortlessly combining style and talent, just as the late Sammy Davis Jr. did.  The late Sammy Davis Jr’s widow, Altovise, presented the award to Vereen; he keyed up audience-members by instructing them to boast:  "We've got a message for the world -- we are stylish!"  The thousands seated broke into loud applause when he spoke of his desire to go to Bollywood.

Rouge, the girl-band at the top of the charts in the U.K. and India , was honoured with the Award for “Most Stylish International Group.”  Later in the evening, they captivated the crowd with their gorgeous looks and mesmerizing renditions of their hit songs including “Don’t Be Shy.”

Other awards were bestowed upon Aryan Vaid (Model of the Year – Male), Nethra (Model of the Year – Female), Manish Malhotra (Designer of the Year – Film), Sabyasachi (Haute Couture) and Black (Most Stylish Film). 

As if the glamour and glitter of the collections were not enough, the roster of supermodels from India were a feast for the most jaded eye.

Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra’s trendy and contemporary line confirmed that Asian and Western fashions could produce a fusion which could be both spectacular and elegant. Sushma Patel’s line was a celebration of the modern Indian bride. Sabyasachi’s collection created a feast of line, fabric and form with styles and motifs from past and the present effortlessly woven into a symphonic whole, leaving no doubt that he is worthy of his invitation to showcase his collection at NY Fashion Week this fall.

Other performers included DJ Sanj, Sourabh Jain, Narayan and Amir Jamal.  Broadway’s Bombay Dreams’ lead, Manu Narayan, hosted the evening.

A warm glow of having seen something memorable and wonderful seemed to settle on the viewers as the evening drew to a close.  Kamal Dandona, who launched the Awards, has instituted an event that has become beacon for generations of designers drawing inspiration from both Indian and American traditions.

For further detail,please contact:

Ranjini Cariappa P:  516.248.8777 F.  516.742.2868 Info@Bollygroup.com or Bollyaward@aol.com - www.bollywoodawards.com

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Wilmington, Delaware

Saturday, August 5, 2006

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Saturday August 5, 2006

Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
Wilmington, Delaware

Did you know that Bob Marley lived in Wilmington, Delaware for 15 years on and off before, during and after his to International rise to fame? Well, He did! World Music, and La Paz (the peace) will once again continue to Spreading Bob’s message of UNITY, ONE LOVE and EQUAL RIGHTS and JUSTICE FOR ALL in beautiful Tubman-Garrett Park, right in the heart of the city.

In this time of "So much trouble in the world", it is particularly important that we gather together in a spirit of peace and love,

The Peoples’ Festival has always paid tribute to Bob by presenting a full day of Positive and Uplifting artist who bring a massage of hope for the masses. This year is no different, headlining are: The Meditaions; www.meditationsmusic.com; Inner Visions from Trinidad; www.innervisionsreggae.com; Ihi Yahn Ihi Arkestra; www.iyia.com; Wilmington’s own #1 Band, "Fat Daddy Has Been"; Empress Akua/ Los Angeles; the internationally acclaimed Universal African Drum and Dance Ensemble (web page under same name), other artist are still being confirmed.

All ingredients for a ‘day full of fun in the sun for the whole family’

Children’s Village for children of all ages to explore the ‘child within’

Vendor’s Alley with dozens of arts/crafts from around the world

Enjoy a feast at our International Food court

Cool off from the summer heat in our Bamboo Rain Hut

Visit our Budweiser Beer Garden

Bring your friends or make new ones, but don’t miss the 12^th Annual Peoples’ Festival Tribute to Bob Marley, join thousands of fans, family and friends for a day of Great music, Irie Vibes!

Log onto our web for more information

www.peoplesfestival.com or call us at 856-451-8663