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Organised by South Asians living in America, both the annual Bollywood
Awards and the Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Awards, honour movie
and fashion artists from India for outstanding performances during
the prior year.
Born as Jatin Khanna in Amritsar, on 29 December 1942, and affectionately
called as 'Kaka', the yesteryears star won many accolades for his
performances in movies like Anand, Bawarchi, Namak Haram, Daag,
Aan Milo Sajna, Aap ki Kasam and Mehbooba. After his
successful stint in films, he joined the political brigade. He contested
and won election from a Delhi constituency and become a member of
the parliament.
According to Bollywood Fashion Awards founder Sonia Dandona, "Ravishing
stars, hot models, stylish celebrities, and awesome performances...
It's going to be a spectacular night."
The Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Awards and the Bollywood Awards
(movie) will be held on Friday, 30 April and Saturday, 1 May at
the Xanadu and the Mark G Etess Arena respectively, says an official
press release.
Commenting on the Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Awards 2004, the
UB Group Chairman Dr Vijay Mallya said, "The Kingfisher Bollywood
Fashion Award is yet another step in the direction of keeping its
commitment and promoting fashion not just in India but internationally.
These awards provide a platform for Indian designers and Indian
fashion to be showcased internationally."
Besides several Bollywood actors including Sunjay Dutt, Kareena
Kapoor, Urmila, Bipasha, Hema Malini and Shankar Mahadevan, the
event also boasts of attendance from several international stars.
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