The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) will hold its annual IIFA Foundation Fashion Extravaganza in Dubai on June 15, 2006, as part of the 7th Annual IIFA Weekend and Awards presented by Tiara Residence. The proceeds from the event will go to the IIFA Foundation fund set up to assist behind the scene workers of the Indian film fraternity.
The IIFA Fashion Extravaganza is supported by Rosy Blue Group, the world’s largest diamond manufacturing company that has had a long and successful association with the Hollywood and Indian film industry in the past, from providing jewels for Nicole Kidman’s in Moulin Rouge to dressing up Indian actress Mallika Sherawat for Cannes 2006.
Harshad Mehta, Chairman, Rosy Blue FZE said, “We are proud to associate with IIFA and the Indian film industry in their support of such a humanitarian,noble cause.”
Manish Malhotra and Vikram Phadnis, the two Indian celebrity designers will showcase their collections at the IIFA Foundation Fashion Extravaganza. Rosy Blue has designed a special jewellery collection for the occasion and will also host a black tie dinner post the show for Indian stars, corporate chieftains and international dignitaries.
The evening will also see for the first time a unique hand printing ceremony of Indian superstars at the Dubai Studio City’s Wall of Fame, an interactive concept that allows film fans the opportunity to access information through interactive screens on their favourite artists and celebrities.
The event will add to the excitement of the 2006 IIFA Weekend and Awards, the four-day Indian cinema blitz to be held in Dubai from June 14-17, organized by IIFA and presented by Tiara Residence, the AED 2.1 billion exclusive island lifestyle community developed by UAE based Zabeel Investments.
M.A.C. cosmetics Company will fly in more than 17 celebrated make-up artists from around the world to style the look of the models for the IIFA fashion show and other red carpet events during the IIFA Weekend. Frank Provost will do the hair styling.
The IIFA Charity Foundation has been instituted in 2003 by IIFA management in association with the IL&FS Foundation Company Ltd who has helped form the charitable foundation.
The 7th Annual IIFA Weekend and Awards in Dubai is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, Chairman of the Emirates Group and Chairman of the Supreme Committee of Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises.
The other events of the weekend include the IIFA World Premiere Film supported by Dubai International Film Festival, the IIFA Workshop sponsored by Dubai Studio City, the FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum, the IIFA Film festival at Grand Cineplex next to Grand Hyatt hotel, with the highlight of the Weekend being the Idea IIFA Awards at Dubai Airport Expo. More details on the Idea IIFA Awards, are on www.iifa.com
Sponsor & Partner Details:
Tiara Residence by Zabeel Investments – Title Sponsorof 7th Annual IIFA Weekend & Awards
Zabeel Investments is a multi-diversified investment company focused in the areas of commercial real estate development and management, private equity and asset management across a wide range of economic sectors in the UAE, GCC and overseas.
Rosy BlueGroup - Title sponsors IIFA Fashion Extravaganza
Rosy Blue Group is the world’s largest diamond manufacturing Company with a presence across 15 countries headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. It is perhaps the largest Sightholder of the Diamond Trading Company (a De Beers Group Company). The Group has been the largest jewellery exporter for twelve years consecutively from India through its retail arm ORRA which is the only jewellery company in the country with ties with the three leading jewelry organizations namely, DTC (De Beers), PGI (Platinum Guild India) & WGC (World Gold Council). Rosyblue has design centers in New York, Antwerp, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Mumbai.
Idea Cellular –Title Sponsor of IIFA Awards 2006
As India's leading GSM Mobile Services operator, IDEA Cellular has licenses to operate in 11 of India’s cellular circles. With a customer base of over 7 million, IDEA Cellular has operations in Delhi, Mahrashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Uttaranchal, Haryana, UP- West and Kerala. IDEA Cellular's footprint currently covers approximately 45% of India's population and over 50% of the potential telecom-market.
Customer Service and Innovation are the drivers of this Cellular Brand. Pay Easy which is bill payment through the effective use of the pre-paid channel, IDEA is the only operator in the world to launch this service With GPRS currently available on all its' networks, for both pre and post paid customers, IDEA Cellular is the first company to commercially launch next generation EDGE technology (a 3G technology) for its Delhi circle.
The latest feather in the IDEA cap is the GSM Association Award for Bill Flash; it has recently won making it the first cellular operator in India to win an award on an international platform. More about IDEA Cellular Ltd. at http://www.ideacellular.com
STAR TV Network-Exclusive broadcast partner for IIFA AWards
STAR, a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation, is Asia's leading multi-platform content and service provider. STAR's over 40 television services in seven languages reach more than 300 million viewers across 53 Asian countries. STAR in India has captured the imagination of Indian audiences with gripping dramas, comedies, thrillers, path-breaking game shows, events and movies. STAR PLUS has been India's No. 1 cable channel for five consecutive years. The channel dominates every entertainment genre and time slot across the day, reaching over 65 million viewers every week.
Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd- Event organisers
Wizcraft International Entertainment, India’s leading event management company is dedicated to showcasing its expertise on the world stage. Having begun its operations in 1988, Wizcraft has conceptualized and produced events staged in Mauritius, UK, New York, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Iraq, Australia and Sri Lanka among others.
Wizcraft’s clientele comprise leading global corporates, governments of various countries and leading international entertainment and sports associations and celebrities. The company is focused on providing Global Event Management Solutions at the doorstep of its clients.
SPONSORS AND ASSOCIATES IN DUBAI FOR THE TIARA IIFA WEEKEND IN DUBAI 2006
Tiara Residence : Title Sponsor of the IIFA Weekend
Dubai Summer Surprises
Grand Hyatt Dubai : Official Hospitality partner
Gulf News : Official Print partner
Arabian Radio Network : Official Radio partner
Dubai International Film Festival : Presenting sponsor of IIFA World Premier & Post party
Dubai Studio City : IIFA Workshop Partner, and ground support
Grand Cineplex : Venue partners for IIFA World Premiere & IIFA Film Festival
Gulf Films & Phars Films
Dubai Chamber of Commerce : Partner for FICCI IIFA Global Business Forum
Emirates Airlines : Airline support
Dreamhorizon : Official Destination Manager
M.A.C : Official Make up provider
IBPC – FICCI IIFA Global Business Forum Support partner
Airport Expo : Awards Venue partner
Idea Cellular India
Star Television Network
City Real Estate
Rosy Blue Diamonds
Sahara Computers
Atomic UK
Diamondlease
Gulf Technical
A & E
Netlink
Lotus One
Channel Two Movies
Conceptualized and Executed by: Wizcraft International Entertainment
