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Aftab Shivdasani to lead Chicago India Day Parade on August 18
by Desi Times Out on 2012-07-26
by Desi Times Out on 2012-07-26
Bollywood celebrity Aftab Shivdasani will lead the India Day Parade in Chicago on Aug 18, 2012. Shivdasani has been invited to be the grand marshal at the parade to celebrate India’s 66th Independence Day.
The grand parade is organized annually by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of Chicago. A Bollywood star or an important person of Indian origin is invited each year to lead the parade, which showcases Indian culture and heritage and the country’s rapidly-expanding economy, often fascinating Indian Americans as well non-Indians.
Shivdasani will lead the parade down Devon Avenue, the epicenter of “Little India,” in the North-west suburb of Chicago. The parade moves through more than 10 blocks and is usually attended by thousands of curious onlookers.
Ajai Aghinotri, FIA Chicago president and trustee Iftekhar Shareef worked closely over the last few weeks with Shivadasani’s North American Manager Nick Rajsakha of EEG Talent and exclusive booking agent Niraj Trivedi of Desi Timeout Inc to facilitate the appearance.
“I am proudly looking forward to leading the parade in Chicago,” Shivdasani said in a statement. “Nothing is more satisfying than celebrating India’s Independence Day in America with Indian Americans.”
“Aftab is a great performer and a very humble celebrity,” said Aghinotri.
Aftab Shivdasani is an award-winning Bollywood actor, writer and producer, who grew up in the Indian film industry. With over 40 films to his credit, Shivdasani has received rave reviews for his performances from fans and critics alike. Currently, Shivdasani is filming the sequel of the hit movie “Masti.” The sequel is titled “Grand Masti,” and stars Aftab Shivdasani, Vivek Oberoi and Ritesh Deshmukh.
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