(Actor
and producer, John Abraham)
Tickets are now on sale through Computicket
for the gala SAIFTA (South Africa India Film and Television Awards) taking
place at the Durban ICC Arena on September 6, to an audience of 6,000 people.
Catch the two-day only ‘early bird’ ticket
specials (August 5 and 6 only). Tickets available on www.computicket.com Standard prices range from R500 to R3,500 for
VVIP tables with the stars.
Join the stars and producers of South
Africa’s favourite films as well as TV soapies like Isidingo and 7de Laan … as
well as the best of Bollywood, for an evening of unsurpassed glitz and glamour.
In addition to Bollywood A-listers, Durban
comedian, Aaron McIlroy will enthral audiences with his ‘Bollywood wannabe’
comedy performance. The highly-talented Jailoshini Naidoo, will also star in
the local line-up.
Creative director of SAIFTA, Kedhar Gawde,
who delivered a world-class SAIFTA launch, explained; “The South African
audience is in for a spectacular show with a line up if some of the most
popular names from the Indian cinema and television industry. Adding to the
glitz and glamour of the event, will be popular Indian film actor, producer and
former model, John Abraham as well as glamorous television actor and actress, Apurva
and Shilpa Agnihotri. Our aim is to secure stars for the event who would help
us make these awards a household name in both South Africa and India.”
The red carpet arrival alone will attract worldwide
television coverage. Sri Lankan model, Jacqueline Fernandez, the unconventional
‘Hard Kaur’ and the ever-graceful Diya Mirza are being brought back by popular
demand.
Guests can expect a sumptuous dinner whilst
watching a show that incorporates the Film & Television Awards for both
South African and Bollywood films, as well as comedy, music, dance and fashion.
Dance Auditions take place at the Durban
ICC, Nelson Mandela Room, near the basement entrance to the ICC Arena, from August
7 to 10, inclusive, from 13h00 to 19h00.
Registration on arrival.
As part of SAIFTA’s aim to promote local
talent, local musicians and entertainers can apply to be part of the September 6
line-up via info@saifta.com They should send contact details and a resume
of their talents/performances.
Moe information on SAIFTA on 076 766 4035 or
email: info@saifta.com