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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

SAIFTA TICKETS NOW ON SALE


(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