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Bollywood, Pakistan film stars in live concert for tsunami

More than 200 Indian and Pakistani film stars and artists will perform in a concert to raise funds for the tens of thousands of people affected by last month’s Indian Ocean tsunamis. The two film industries will come together for the first time on February 6 for the mega song-and-dance show in Bombay, home of Bollywood — the world’s largest film industry, organisers said.

The concert will feature some of Bollywood’s top names, including legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, macho hero Sunjay Dutt, former Miss World and popular actress Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Sameera Reddy and Esha Deol, among others.

Top Indian singers Sonu Nigam, Kumar Sanu and Rabbi will lend their voice to various songs on stage. Lollywood will be represented by stars such as Meera, Mona Rana, Raahat Ali and Waaris Ali, along with the band Strings. Organisers said they have not yet decided whether to charge for the event’s tickets.

“While we have not yet decided on whether or not the show will be ticketed, it will be telecast on 17 local Indian television channels,” said film producer and one of the organisers of the show Bunty Walia. “The proceeds of the show will go towards the prime minister’s relief fund.” Pakistani actress Meera said the project showed the growing unity between the film industries of the two countries, which have been locked in political disputes.

“We want to tell the world that in times of need, we are together,” Meera was quoted as saying by the Times of India. “I believe our strength and unity comes together in times of crisis.” She said the Pakistani actors’ participation has been given the blessing of the country’s top leaders. afp

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