SHIAMAK ANNOUNCES IIFA
BOLLYWOOD DANCE COMPETITION WINNERS
The Videocon D2H IIFA Weekend is a complete Bollywood experience for global audiences. As it opens doors for cultural exchange with a new destination each time, Shiamak builds on this association by giving the local dance community a chance to get hands on experience. Launching The SHIAMAK IIFA Bollywood Dance Competition, Shiamak was on the lookout for dance enthusiasts in America who want to share the stage with their Bollywood idols.
‘It is unbelievable how popular Bollywood is today. People recognize Bollywood with its song and dance. So this was a chance for fans to learn and share the stage with stars that till now they have only seen on the screen!’ says Shiamak.
Hundreds of dance enthusiasts from across the States sent their details and videos though this online competition. After screening each videos, Shiamak selected Miss Simmi Singh and Mr Jitesh Shahani as the winners of SHIAMAK IIFA BOLLYWOOD DANCE COMPETITION. They will get a chance to learn from Shiamak and perform with The Shiamak Davar Dance Company. With an all-expense paid trip into Tampa Bay, Florida this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for them to live their Bollywood dream. Shiamak’ s dance classes will start this year in USA and the winners will also win a scholarship to his progressive dance classes. Shiamak also selected sixteen consolation winners so they can volunteer backstage and get a first-hand experience at the Tata Motors IIFA Awards.
‘I enjoyed watching the videos and was amazed by their knowledge and interest in Bollywood. Entries came from all over America - California, Iowa, New York, Florida, Connecticut, Texas.... everywhere! I’m looking forward to seeing the local talent and giving them a chance to perform with their favourite Bollywood stars!’ says Shiamak.
About IIFA (International Indian Film Academy)
Conceptualized and produced by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and supported by the key members of the Indian film fraternity, IIFA is the most appreciated South Asian film academy. Also, the IIFA Awards is India’s biggest media event. With a viewership of almost 800 million, it is among the world’s most-watched annual entertainment events. From a one night celebration in 2000 at the Millennium Dome, London, the last thirteen years have seen the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) movement grow into a cine-packed weekend of film-festivals, workshops, exhibitions, film-showcases, global business forums and sporting events, all of which climax into the highlight of the Weekend, the IIFA Awards. www.iifa.com
