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.
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Directed by Sameer Vidwans, 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' brings Kartik and Kiara together for the second time after the blockbuster 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. Details related to 'Satya Prem Ki Katha', which also marks a collaboration between NGE and Namah Pictures, are still kept under wraps.
The teaser gives viewers a sneak peek into the action-packed story that has an universal appeal. The one-minute-46-second-long visual teaser from the film makes for a wholesome tease into the world of Vikram Vedha.
Srivastava suffered a heart attack in the morning of August 10 while he was working out in a South Delhi gym and he was rushed to AIIMS, New Delhi. The 58-year-old comedian was complaining that he felt uneasy when he was moved to the hospital. Sharing his present health status, Sunil Pal said: "As far I know, his response is positive and he is recovering. The rest all depends on prayers.
Brahmastra - Part One: Shiva' stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni. 'Brahmastra' is a three-part film franchise and the beginning of India's first original universe, the Astraverse.
Raju Srivastava, 58, is admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi following a cardiac arrest on August 10. He collapsed while running on the treadmill in a gym in South Delhi and was rushed to the hospital by his trainer and was reportedly given CPR. Comedian Sunil Pal shared a video talking about Raju Srivastava's condition and asked everyone to pray for him.
