§ IIFA announces sizzling line-up ofperformances by Vishal-Shekhar, Mika, Neha Dhupia and Gauhar Khan toname a few
§ Ayushman Khurana & ChitrangadaSingh come together to host ‘Grey Goose presents IIFARocks!
§ Naseeruddin Shah-Sonu Sood starreraction-flick ‘Maximum’ to be showcased at the 13th IIFAAwards
New Delhi, May 23, 2012: TheInternational Indian Film Academy (IIFA) today announced designers SuneetVarma, Masaba and Varun Bahl’s special collections to be showcasedat the upcoming music-cum-fashion extravaganza ‘Grey Goose PresentsIIFA Rocks’ in Singapore. The high-end event which is one of the keyinitiatives showcased at the Videocon IIFA Weekend will be held on June 8th,the second day of the IIFA Celebrations in Singapore this year. IIFA Rocksbrings to the ramp a night of glamour, glitz and entertainment – a comingtogether of the best in Indian fashion and music!
Mr.Pradeep Dhoot, Director – Videocon Group says “Videocon & IIFA share a common vision toshowcase India across the globe. Videocon is a household name and India’s No. 1brand of Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances, driven by the philosophyof innovation & customer centricity is trusted by millions of customers toimprove their quality of life, through its wide range of products and highlyefficient customer service. Videocon is delighted to be associated withVideocon IIFA Weekend for the fourth year in a row.”
Grey Goose presents IIFA Rocks is amusic-cum-fashion fashion extravaganza held annually showcasing leading avantgarde Indian designers. Leading models from India and the host nation grace theramp alongside the musical talent from India. Film stars are show stoppers fortheir favorite designers. This year, IIFA Rocks! will showcase three talentedIndian designers – Masaba, Suneet Varma and Varun Bahl.
The original, “IIFA byMasaba”, is being showcased at IIFA Rocks! Created by the nouveaudesigner, it is a chic fusion wear line with strong Indian elements – thecolour palette and imagery of the collection is inspired by the IIFA logo andbrand world. Keeping the glamour quotient in mind, Masaba will unveil a specialcollection which has been conceptualised and inspired by the colors of IIFA.The designs would be avant garde drawing inspiration from the ‘Sun’.
Designer Masaba, said, “Iam glad to be part of IIFA Rocks this year and I am sure it will help me reachout to a diverse set of audiences and cultures. Inspired by IIFA, my collectionis a chic fusion wear line with strong Indian elements. It has a youthful vibeand is aimed at the contemporary Indian woman who has a strong sense of styleand is modern in her sensibilities yet veryrooted to her aesthetics and culture.It is indeed going to be a special experience since it brings together thebest of music and fashion.”
GreyGoose’s association with fameddesigner Varun Bahl, showcases his collection that has been inspired by theworld of Grey Goose. The world’s best tasting Vodka, Grey Goose craftsfour cocktails each inspired from exotic locations – Paris-France, Tokyo-Japan,Madrid-Spain and Bombay-India which inspires Varun’s collection for IIFA ROCKS2012.
ManishSeth, Director-Sales & Marketing, Bacardi India, “Grey Goose, identified amongsttop luxury icons in the world, is known for its long-standing partnership withworld class cinema, be it The Bafta’s, The Academy Awards or The Cannes FilmFestival. Our continued association with IIFA over the past 5 years has been anendeavor to reinforce this association, and take the brand’s quintessentialluxury experience to discerning audiences across the globe.”
GitanjaliGroup in partnership with Gemfields, will be unveiling Envi by Gitanjali whileshowcasing “The Eternal Lightness of Being’ by Suneet Verma”. Envi is an exquisite collection ofhigh-end jewellery studded with emeralds, exuding a regal charm and allure. At IIFA ROCKS 2012, Suneet Verma’s 25thanniversary celebrations come alive with his Spring Couture 2012 collection – ‘Theeternal lightness of being- to love, to hold, to kiss’, a light, airy andeffortlessly feminine couture line that is graceful, versatile and elegant.
Speaking on the association, Mr.Rohit Nandan, IAS, CMD – Air India said, “Air India is proud to bethe official travel partner of the 13th IIFA Awards which is also known as theOscars of Bollywood, scheduled to be held in Singapore during June 7th-9,2012. Our film industry actors are our cultural ambassadors and we, thenational carrier, do take genuine pride in flying them to the Lion City ofSingapore. We are also pleased to recall Air India’s first association withIIFA way back in 2000.”
With all the designers taking centrestage, the Academy also announced an extraordinary line-up of performers likemusical-duo Vishal-Shekhar,singer Mika, Bollywood divas NehaDhupia and Gauhar Khan to name a few. Grey Goose presents IIFARocks, for the first time ever the event will be co-hosted by ChitrangadaSingh and Ayushman Khurana.
Chitrangada Singh, when speakingat the launch said, “This is my first time at the IIFAs and I am trulyexcited to be part of this celebrated global event. It is amazing to see howthe IIFAs have managed to take Indian Cinema to the world over the years and itis only getting bigger every year! I will be stepping into the shoes of aco-host along with Ayushman for the first time at IIFA Rocks and I am lookingforward to having a great time.”
With Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Shanghai’, producedby PVR Pictures, premiering at the IIFAs, the 13th Videocon IIFAWeekend will also see Bollywood’s upcoming action-flick ‘Maximum’ beingshowcased where world-media will get a look at the first-glimpses of thepolice-drama. Directed by Kabeer Kaushik, the film stars actor NaseeruddinShah, Sonu Sood, Neha Dhupia and Hazel Keech in the lead roles.
Actor SonuSood, said, “I have many great memories of the IIFAs from the differentcountries that I have visited so far. It is always a great feeling to be partof such a huge celebration that brings together all our friends and colleaguesto support and promote talent on an international platform. I am also veryexcited about my movie ‘Maximum’ being showcased at the Videocon IIFAWeekend and I hope to receive all the love and support from my fans.”
For the sixthyear running, IIFA will persist with its signature Green Carpet inviting the filmindustry to campaign for planet Earth. With support of the film stars, IIFAwill continue to share ideas about small steps that everyone can implement intheir daily lives in order to become planet savers. Panasonic which has builtits entire business on eco friendly technology is IIFA’s partner in this effort.
Mr.Manish Sharma, Director – Marketing, Panasonic India said, “ It has been a pleasure to beassociated with the IIFA Awards, which has continuously recognized excellencein Indian Cinema. Panasonic with the corporate vision to be the No.1 GreenInnovation Company worldwide in the electronics industry by 2018 is excited tosupport the cause for the 4th consecutive year now. Being theenvironment conscious brand we choose to further facilitate our focus ofprotecting the environment through the platform. IIFA Awards ‘Go Green’ themeprovides the perfect space for endorsement of eco-friendly products and we aredelighted to be part of the ‘Go Green’ mission this year.”
Speakingon the occasion, Wiz Sabbas Joseph, Director – Wizcraft International,said, “India is a land which has a rich reservoir of talent. When we beganthe IIFAs, the focus was largely on the cinema front. Now, with the support ofthe film industry we are also using the IIFA platform to promote our music andfashion giving them a leg up across global markets.”
In2012, for the fourth year in succession, Videocon will present the IIFAWeekend, while Grey Goose continues as the lead sponsor of IIFA Rocks. TheGitanjali Group is the Associate Sponsor of the Videocon IIFA Weekend. AirIndia will partner with IIFA as the Official Airline Partner and Panasonic isthe ‘Greening of the IIFAs’ partner.
