SRK to celebrate 150 years of arrival of Indians in SA

SRK to celebrate 150 years of arrival of Indians in SA
Wednesday, January 05, 2011 12:52 IST
Anil Kapoor, SRK and others to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the arrival of Indians in South Africa with a special show

Anil Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapur will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in South Africa on January 9 in Durban at a special show held there.

While Kapoor has been invited as a special guest to represent India and South Africa, Shah Rukh, Priyanka and Shahid will be performing at the friendship concert an initiative by AAMEDIA and Cricket South Africa and directed and executed by Wizcraft International Entertainment and Cineyug Productions.

Says a source close to the 24 actor, "Anil is the brand ambassador of South Africa and he will be attending the event in Durban as a special guest of the government.

It's a very prestigious event as it marks 150 years since the arrival of the first Indian labourers (in 1860) to work on the sugar cane plantations in the then Natal province of South Africa.

The concert promises to bring together the world of cricket and entertainment on a common platform that will be hosted by AK."

Adds the source, "AK has never appeared on stage in South Africa. Though he's shot there several times, this will be his first live appearance and he is looking forward to the trip. He will leave after completing his Tezz shoot on January 6."

Interestingly, Shahid Kapur was a last-minute inclusion. "While Shah Rukh, Anil and Priyanka had been finalised earlier, Shahid Kapur's entry is the latest development.

After the couple has gone open about their relationship (including spending New Year's in Goa) this is one more opportunity to spend more time together."

There will also be a cricket match apart from the show. "The show will take place after a special cricket match between South Africa and India at Moses Mabhida stadium.

The concert will also honour Sachin Tendulkar and Makhaya Ntini, two stalwarts of cricket."
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