Priyanka-Nick to Jeff Coons: Global celebs show up for NMACC opening
Darpan News Desk IANS, 31 Mar, 2023 12:37 PM
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The who's who of the arts and entertainment world, both Indian and international, gathered for the grand inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) at the Jio World Gardens, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, on Friday evening.
The Ambani family was in full attendance at the opening of Nita Ambani's dream cultural project -- Mukesh Ambani arrived with his daughter Esha, Akash Ambani came with wife Shloka Mehta, and Anant Ambani with fiancee Radhika Merchant.
The opening exhibition titled 'Sangam/Confluence' features the works of leading Indian artists Bharti Kher, Bhupen Khakhar, Ranjani Shettar, Ratheesh T., and Shantibai, and international trend-setters such as Anselm Kiefer, Cecily Brown, Francesco Clemente, Lynda Benglis, and Raqib Shaw.
The exhibition has been curated by Jeffrey Deitch and Ranjit Hoskote.
The second opening exhibition is centred around the world of fashion and history. Curated by Hamish Bowles, global editor-at-large, 'Vogue', and designed by Patrick Kinmonth and Rooshad Shroff, the exhibition will showcase Western couture inspired by India.
The Centre's opening will also feature the expansive musical, 'Civilization to Nation: The Journey of Our Nation'. Playwright and director Feroz Abbas Khan has brought put this kaleidoscopic narration of Indian history and culture told through the Natya Shastra, the ancient Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts.
This performance boasts over 700 performers and will feature dance, music, and puppetry.
"Citadel" star Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas, who landed in Mumbai on Friday, along with their daughter Malti Marie, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar (along with wife Anjali and daughter Sara) are attending the glittering event along.
So are Hollywood actors Tom Holland and Zendaya, and Penelope Cruz, French fashion designer Christian Louboutin, and the internationally renowned sculptor Jeff Koons.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, dressed down in understated kurta and jeans, showed up with his children, even as Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt amped up the glam quotient with their curated-for-the-occasion looks.
The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) took to Twitter on Thursday and shared a video of Devgn along with the update that the film will be screened on November 21 in Goa, where it has been mostly shot. Devgn will attend the special screening.
She raised the mercury with her sultry portrayal of the titular character in the recently released streaming movie 'Monica, O My Darling'. The actress is quite naturally over the moon given her slate of 2022, and this is because she now purely goes by her gut feeling on what project to give her nod to.
Bollywood livewire star Ranveer Singh surprised his wife-actress Deepika Padukone at her workplace as the two celebrated their fours years of their wedding anniversary. The two first met on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama film 'Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela'.
"I will be producing 'Champions' because I really believe in the film, I think it's a great story." The film will be co-produced by Aamir Khan Productions along with Sony Pictures International Productions, India, and 200NotOut Productions.
The actress promises the show to be "a fun ride" as she will take the viewers along with her to explore her day to day life with some of her closest family and friends. 'Moving In With Malaika' will drop on Disney+ Hotstar on December 5.
Kriti remarks how Varun has become a better listener. The two stars also reveal their favourite song from 'Bhediya', which turns out to be the recently released 'Apna Bana Le'. Talking about their unique rapport, Varun says, "Kriti and I are working together after six years. We now communicate even more effortlessly with each other, and this shows in our chemistry."
