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From Bigg Boss to big nights as Dubai hosts season 19 stars
MUMBAI: From house drama to high seas, Bigg Boss 19 is getting a glossy Dubai afterparty. Danube Group founder and chairman Rizwan Sajan is set to host contestants from the blockbuster reality show at an exclusive two-day celebration in Dubai on January 6 and 7, 2026, marking the finale of one of India’s most-watched television seasons.
The celebrations follow Danube Properties’ high-profile association with Bigg Boss Season 19, hosted by Bollywood star Salman Khan, a season that kept audiences hooked for over three months with its trademark mix of rivalry, spectacle and celebrity drama. Actor Gaurav Khanna emerged as the winner, with Farhana Bhatt finishing as the runner-up.
As part of the post-season celebrations, Sajan will host an intimate dinner at his private Dubai residence on January 6, followed by a luxury yacht party on January 7. The events promise a curated taste of Dubai’s high-life, bringing together key faces from the season alongside influencers and creators from the wider entertainment ecosystem.
The guest list is expected to feature Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Tanya Mittal, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Nehal Chudasama, Abhishek Bajaj, Baseer Ali, Natalia Janoszek, Pranit More, Farhana Bhatt, Neelam Giri, Kunickaa Sadanand, Mridul Tiwari, Amaal Mallik, Shehbaz Badesha and Malti Chahar, among others.
Calling the show a cultural juggernaut, Sajan said Bigg Boss goes beyond television, cutting across age groups and geographies. The Dubai celebrations, he noted, are a way of recognising the contestants’ journey while spotlighting the city’s global appeal.
For Danube, the association underscores a broader brand play blending real estate with pop culture, entertainment and aspirational experiences. For Bigg Boss 19, it’s a final flourish that swaps confinement for celebration, proving that when the cameras stop rolling, the party is only just beginning.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
