Lady Gaga performs in India for the first time

US pop singer and international superstar, Lady Gaga, has touched down in India this week and performed a sell out performance to an audience which included some of Bollywood’s biggest names.

The Bad Romance singer gave an amazing performance at Arjun Raampal’s closing party for the Indian Grand Prix over the weekend, singing some of her biggest hits and also giving an exclusive first performance of her new single, Marry the Night.

Famed for her elaborate stage shows, Lady Gaga didn’t disappoint during her first performance in the country, putting together a special performance incorporating many authentic Indian elements as a fitting tribute to the host country.

The 26-year-old singer had a sitar player flown in especially to accompany her during her gig, and chose to wear a sari by Indian fashion designer, Tarun Tahiliani, although in typical Gaga style she ripped up part of the sari and teamed the look a white bodysuit to create her own unique twist on the traditional Indian look.

The singer declared she’d waited a “lifetime” to perform in India and that she’d initially been asked to sing just three sings during her set, but flatly refused, instead performing a full show including a number of acoustic renditions of her most famous hit songs.

The performance went down a storm with some of the biggest names in Bollywood who’d snapped up tickets to the exclusive party to celebrate the final day of the Grand Prix. Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Bipasha Basu were all reported to have been present to see Lady Gaga perform for the first time ever in India.

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Romy Shay introduced by Rishi Rich in his Debut Single ‘My Bollywood Star’ starring Shilpa Shetty

Romy Shay Shilpa Shetty Bollywood Star

The New Artist from Rishi Rich Productions ‘Romy Shay’ is releasing his Debut Single ‘My Bollywood Star’ Very Soon. Produced by Vee & Rishi Rich.. Video is Big, Starring Shilpa Shetty.

With all the stars that fill our sky, there are very few that shine as bright as Romy Shay. Vocally trained by the internationally renowned Rifaqat Fateh Ali Khan, Romy Shay has no qualms with telling the world who he is. Already supporting the likes of Shah Rukh Khan all over Europe whilst recording his debut record, Romy has already shot a music video with bollywood’s finest export Shilpa Shetty set for release.

With an album which owes its genius production to Rishi Rich and Vee Breezy coupled with the only tattoo of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his right arm in the world, this body of work is set to take the industry by storm. Make way for the bollywood star, Romy Shay.

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Nissan launch Facebook auditions to find stars for Bollywood commercial

Nissan have launched an exclusive audition process via their Facebook fan page to find the stars of their new Bollywood inspired commercial. 20 lucky winners will be plucked from obscurity to take on a starring role in the new Nissan advert.

To be in with a chance to star in the upcoming Bollywood themed commercial, contestants are being encouraged to submit a 45 second video clip via Nissan’s Facebook page of themselves dancing using traditional Bollywood style moves. The 20 best or most entertaining dancers will then be taken forward to appear in the Nissan production alongside the Nissan Micra brand ambassador, Ranbir Kapoor.

The public will have the chance to vote for their favourite videos once the best ones are uploaded onto Nissan’s Facebook page, with those receiving the most votes winning a role in the 3-minute Nissan Micra advert. Plus, 6 people will also have the chance to win one of the brand new Nissan hatchbacks as part of the prize.

Nissan have been coming up with innovative marketing techniques to help establish the brand in India. Casting for the new Bollywood advert via social media is the car maker’s latest bid to further boost the Nissan brand to customers in India.

The competition will officially launch on October 19th so get practising your best Bollywood moves now.

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Teaser video for Rajeev B’s debut single, Daroo, released

Top club DJ, Rajeev B, is due to release his debut single, Daroo, at the end of the month but if you can’t wait that long, the Kudos Music DJ has just revealed a teaser video so you can have a sneak preview of the brand new record.

Rajeev B has been tearing up dance floors alongside the crème de la crème of Asian entertainers during his 11 years working as a professional DJ. The London born DJ has played with the best in the business including top names such as Malkit Singh, Jazzy B, Sukhshinder Shinda and Lembher Hussainpuri.

With a wealth of experience behind him as an Asian wedding and club DJ, Rajeev B is in constant demand on the national and international club circuit. Rajeev started his career DJ-ing with Asian roadshow, Calibar Roadshow in 2005, before moving to Kudos Music where he is currently one of the roadshow’s most sought after performers.

Rajeev B’s eagerly anticipated debut album, The Takeover, is due to be released later this summer. The first single taken off the album, Daroo, featuring Jelly Manjitpuri, will be available to buy and download from the end of July. The official teaser video for Rajeev’s B Daroo can be viewed right here so you can sample what is hotly tipped to be the bhangra anthem of the summer before anyone else.

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Popular online business directory, Anything for Hire, targets Asian and Indian wedding hire services

Newly launched online business directory, Anything for Hire, offers a complete section dedicated to Asian and Indian wedding services and suppliers, making it easier than ever for brides and grooms-to-be to track down useful companies to help with their wedding preparation.

Anything for Hire business directory has already succeeded in attracting high profile Asian wedding supplier, Kudos Music, who have signed up for paid for advertising on the newly launched website having spotted the massive potential of the online business listing. Kudos Music is one of the UK’s leading Asian wedding roadshows, supplying DJs and musical entertainment for Indian weddings up and down the country.

In addition to DJ hire for Asian weddings, Kudos Music also offer venue theming services for weddings and other large events and also equipment hire including lighting and sound systems, as well as decor and prop hire.

It’s never been simpler to track down a desired service or supplier thanks to Anything for Hire. The easy to navigate website allows users to search the listings via location or the item or service itself. Services have been broken down into sub categories to allow users to find exactly the right company to suit their needs with the minimal amount of effort.

Anything for Hire has made Asian wedding services one of their priorities having noted a gap in the market for a comprehensive business directory offering up to date information on companies and suppliers offering services relevant to the Asian wedding market. You’ll find everything from large capacity venues for hire, to outside caterers specialising in Indian food, mehndi artists and Asian bridal wear designers, Indian wedding car hire providers and Asian wedding DJs and entertainers plus many, many other related services.

Log onto Anything for Hire now for the latest rundown on suppliers related to Asian and Indian wedding services in the UK – you won’t find a more informative online business directory anywhere else.

For more details about getting your hire business listed in Anything for Hire, please visit our website www.anythingforhire.co.uk or call us on 0844 56 77 888.

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Simply Bhangra launch new iPhone app for music fans

Keep up to date with the latest bhangra news, albums, videos and new music releases by downloading the brand new application launched by Simply Bhangra.

All of the news and reviews which feature on the main Simply Bhangra website will be automatically updated onto the app in real time so you’ll receive the latest updates straight to your phone.

The app also had a link to Simply Bhangra’s YouTube channel so you can watch the new video releases via the application so you’ll be the first to see music videos from your favourite bhangra artists.

The app is available to buy from the Apple store and can be downloaded for less than a £1. Its simple navigation means it’s easy to find the latest articles on your favourite singers and bands, and the app also allows users to download articles and videos to view offline, perfect if you want something to read on a plane ride. If you want to share an article or video with a friend, the app offers the facility for users to forward info onto a friend.

Have you downloaded the Simply Bhangra application to your iPhone or iPad? Would you recommend the app to fellow bhangra fans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Reality TV show follows Punjabi family wedding

A brand new TV miniseries is coming to your screens in the New Year courtesy of Imagine TV. The reality show will follow one Punjabi family as they prepare for a big family wedding.

Imagine TV says that 5 families have been shortlisted for the role on the real-life television series. The families in the running are based throughout the Punjab region, including Delhi and also more rural districts. However, only one family can star in the show, and the TV company says they are in the process of auditioning the families in order to find the group which has “the best camera profile” to be featured in the show.

The show will begin shooting next month with the series, which has the working title of Punjabi Family Hunt, will be aired in India from March. The show is due to be shown in the UK as well, but as yet a release date in the UK has not been announced.

The reality television series will follow the chosen family over a 45 day period leading up to the wedding, the event itself, and a short while afterwards. The programme hopes to gain an accurate and in depth insight into the Punjabi wedding itself, and how the important event affects different members of the family in different ways.

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Zee TV launches virtual singing competition

Zee TV the pioneers behind the hit talent show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar’ have launched a brand new spin-off show online which invites members of the public to show off their singing talent in exchange for fabulous prizes.

If you think you or a friend of family member has an undiscovered talent for singing and performing, sign up for ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Online Singing Superstar’ today. It’s simply to enter the competition, all you need do is upload a video of yourself of the person you’re entering onto the Zee TV official website.

Every week one singing star will be chosen as a winner and will have the chance to win a luxury holiday to a fabulous destination such as Gibraltar, Malta or Prague. Winners are chosen through a public vote so make sure you get online to vote for your favourite to win.

Zee TV are looking for brilliant singers, as well as people who may not have the best singing voice, but are amazing performers. So if you think you can entertain like the best of them, send your video audition in now and show the world what you can do. There’s no age restriction and entrants from across the UK, Europe, and beyond are welcome to enter.

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Bhangra band En Karma prepare for their CD launch party

The bhangra group will broadcast their CD launch party online

Canadian bhangra band En Karma are set to release their debut album and will be celebrating the event with an official launch party in Vancouver.

The event is due to take place this Thursday night on October 21st at Vancouver’s Boss Nightclub and the evening will be hosted by A-Town who have been involved with the band from the very beginning.

En Karma will give the audience a sneak preview of some of the new tracks on the album with exclusive live performances during the evening. The band will also be joined by some surprise guests for some one-off performances, and some well known faces are also scheduled to drop in for a special appearance.

British Asian singing star, H-Dhami has been working closely with the band on their debut album and is believed to have provided the vocals on a number of tracks on the record. Earlier in the year, H-Dhami and En Karma came together to shoot the video for the single Tere Bina Nai Nachna with the singer travelling from London to Canada for filming for the music video.

Even if you’re not attending the En Karma’s CD Release party this week, you can do the next best thing and watch the event unfold online as the band are planning to broadcast a HD webcast during the launch in order to involve their fans across the world.

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Shakira set for bollywood film role

The singer Shakira is set to appear as a Hindu goddess in a forthcoming bollywood film

International singing sensation Shakira is set to take on her first ever bollywood film role, it has been reported.

The Columbian singer will play a Hindu goddess in the forthcoming movie entitled Kaali: The Warrior Goddess. Although this maybe Shakira’s first bollywood role, she’s being thrown in the deep end with the responsibility of taking on the main character.

The film’s producer, Karan Arora says the singer has “agreed in principle” to appear in the movie. The film makers and the star’s representatives are currently in the process of agreeing the final details and conditions of Shakira’s role in the movie.

The movie will be shot in 3D with filming taking place in London and also an Eastern European city. The film’s producer has likened the style of the movie to that of blockbuster Avatar, but on a smaller scale.

Casting is still in the early stages and no other actors have been announced. The bollywood film makers were searching for a star with an international profile for the title role of the film. The 33-year-old Grammy Awards winning singer more than fits the bill having racked up a string of hits songs across the globe. Most recently Shakira was in the spotlight after her track Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) was chosen as one of the official songs for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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