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IIFA Awards prepped up for glamorous night; tickets available for IIFA Rocks
MUMBAI: The most spectacular celebration of Indian Cinema worldwide, the 17 Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend 2016, which is all set to be held in the capital city of Spain- Madrid from 23 to 26 June 2016 has received an unprecedented response from the fans of Bollywood across the globe. As the excitement is growing with each passing day, it is no surprise that the tickets for the NEXA IIFA Awards 2016 are already sold-out in less than 3 weeks!
If you’ve missed the chance to grab a seat for the grand awards night, you can still book tickets for IIFA ROCKS which is certainly the greatest musical entertainment extravaganza! Hosted by Bollywood’s multitalented personality Karan Johar, along with heart-throbFawad Khan, the IIFA ROCKS stage will include a plethora of musical names such as noted Music Director-Composer-Singer Pritam, Singing duo Meet Brothers featuringKanika Kapoor with Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan. National-award winner Monali Thakur and Papon too will be performing and Bollywood’s leading lady Parineeti Chopraand actor Sooraj Pancholi will also join the stellar-line up.
Alongside the gamut of musical acts and dance performances, the distinguished Indian fashion designer Vikram Phadnis will showcase a breathtaking fashion show marking his 25 years in the fashion industry. IIFA Rocks will also be attended and enjoyed by a number of stars, including Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu, Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Dia Mirza, Shilpa Shetty and many more.
Over the years, the highly-anticipated Bollywood extravaganza, IIFA Weekend & Awards, has been known to be a truly engaging experience for all. As this year, the show will be hosted in Madrid for the first time, the event will surely be a unique experience for the city as Bollywood fans will get to see some of their favorite celebrities descend to the city and get a chance to witness a glamorous night to get the chance to experience firsthand the magic of Indian cinema.
For those who want the ultimate experience to live like a star at the VideonD2h IIFA Weekend, the organizers have also announced special sales of 100 exclusive VIP hospitality packages. For more details on VIP hospitality packages log onto www.iifa.com or email viphospitality@iifa.com.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
