The Hindu : New Delhi News : Bollywood stars for C'Wealth Games

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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006

New Delhi

New Delhi

Bollywood stars for C'Wealth Games

Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra will feature in the larger-than-life cultural extravaganza planned for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne later this month. The event is expected to be watched by two billion people across five continents.

India's cultural contingent at the Games is likely to be the largest with as many as 900 performers. The 15-minute segment will also see live performances by singers Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Blaaze and choreographer Shiamak Davar. Percussion maestros Taufiq Qureshi and Sivamani will also perform at the stadium.

A gigantic celebration of all that is famous in the entertainment world, the evening will begin with an India showcase film directed by Ken Ghosh that captures the spirit of the country. This will be followed by a tribute to Yoga by actress and dancer Isha Sherwani and a dance ballet by Aishwarya Rai.

There will also be a short film devoted to Delhi followed by a `bhangra' performance by Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan to "Delhi Dhamaal'' sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Gayatri. — Mandira Nayar

Mandira Nayar

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