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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has announced the launch of his signature real estate development, Shah Rukh Khan Boulevard, to be located in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The 8-billion dirham ($2.2-billion) development will come up on Dana Island off the Ras Al Khaimah coast and will comprise studio and one and two-bedroom apartments.

In an interaction with reporters here ahead of the Cityscape 2008 real estate exhibition, which started on Monday, Shah Rukh said he had a fetish for houses and that was what led him to this project.

“I have a strange fetish for home. It’s close to my heart,” he was quoted as saying.

“Bit by bit, I have built my home where the future of my children lies. While I have done so much for my home, why can’t I extend this to others?” he asked.

The development will be designed by well-known architect Toni Ashai and will also comprise an underwater discotheque, a public square on the beach and a theatre.

The project will cover three million square feet.

The film star has associated himself with the project through TSA International Investments, a leading real estate financial consultancy in the UAE.

Khan already is associated with the UAE’s leading real estate developer Nakheel and owns a house on the posh Palm Jumeirah manmade island off the coast of the Dubai.

Though Bollywood actors have earlier endorsed real estate projects in the UAE, this is the first time that a celebrity himself is developing a property .

Gul Panag’s early roles did not bode well for a future career as a ’serious’ actress. Making her screen debut in Dhoop opposite Sanjay Suri, then committing a Jurm with Bobby Deol. So it was a surprise to most, especially the critics who said that she was all face n figure, no acting ability at all, when, in 2006, she made a sudden and decisive return with Nagesh Kukunoor’s highly acclaimed Dor and an amazing comeback supported by a hard hitting thriller in 2007, Manorama Six Feet Under. Gul’s abilities could no longer be denied. It’s said that success tastes sweeter the longer you have to wait for it. Well, for a change, Panag can’t wait for her biggest commercial film ever, Hello, to release in two days. Looks like she is busy preparing to drown herself in nectar after the films sweet success. Time will tell that, but what I can tell you now is that this gorgeous Gul is getting all geared up to talk about Salman Khan, Sharman Joshi, her passion to write, her marketing strategies, her dancing abilities, her angst with the Censor Board of India and much more with London correspondent Devansh Patel in this Bollywood Hungama exclusive. Hello…are you listening?

Read the full interview HERE, via Bollywood Hungama

A special screening of Richard Attenborough’s Academy Award-winning movie “Gandhi” will be held at the Middle Eastern International Film Festival (MEIFF) 2008 in Abu Dhabi Saturday.

(DW celebrates Gandhi with our own “Stand up Desi” shirt which is available HERE.)

Actor Ben Kingsley, who won the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the film, will attend the special screening at the Emirates Palace Hotel, according to a MEIFF statement.

The film has been dubbed into Arabic and will have its first local premiere at an international film festival in this region.

Apart from Kingsley’s award, Attenborough’s film won seven Oscars in 1983, including those for best picture and best director. (more…)

Priyanka Chopra’s Fashion Show Video!
Bollywood actresses in their sexy outfits.

Warner Bros lose Hari Puttar case.
Hari Puttar, no connection with Harry Potter.

DW Presents “UK Invasion” featuring Jassi Sidhu.
Jassi Sidhu embarks upon a tour of Canada.

Taare Zameen Par nominated for Oscar.
Taare Zameen Par selected as India’s entry for the Oscar 2009 in the best foreign film.

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A newly designed version of the Rampart Golf Shirt is now available for guys.

You asked for it. You got it!

Now the question is “Are you the King of your Jungle?”

You will be in the famous DESI RAMPART.

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Desi wear has been awarded the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Fashion House by Masala! Mehndi! Masti!.
The awards were presented at the Festival Gala on Thursday July 24 at 7 pm.  With over 3000 votes cast we would like to thank everyone who voted for us this year!!

What ever your doing this weekend, cancel it!!!
MASALA! MEHNDI! MASTI! is happening at The Exhibition Place in Toronto and that’s where you’ll want to be!
Masala! Mehndi! Masti! is the event of the year! The largest multi-disciplinary South Asian Arts festival outside of South Asia. Showcasing South Asian culture and South Asian inspired culture in a professional, fun and mainstream environment for both kids and adults of all ages.
DW will be there, and we have an awesome booth set up. We’ll also be releasing some brand new designs. So come check us out!
See you there!

DW is proud to be one of the main sponsors at the MyBindi 7th annual MyBindi Comedy Night! Come out and enjoy an all new line up of South Asian stand up and improv act, audience interaction and other great surprises.
The host for the show is Mohit Rajhans, and check out what he’ll be wearing! DW gear all night!
To celebrate the night, DW will be giving away 6 swag bags cramed with DW gear, so come early, one of these could be yours!
For more information and to get your tickets head on over the the Official Site Here.

Entripy Custom Clothing Earns PROFIT Top 100 Ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.

Huge shout out to Desi Wear’s parent company, Entripy Custom Clothing, for being named one of top 100 ranking companies of Canada’s by PROFIT Magazine.

Making it one of the fastest growing companies in Canada.

“The PROFIT 100 are role models for anyone who wants to expand their business domestically or internationally,” says Ian Portsmouth, editor of PROFIT. “All entrepreneurs can take great lessons from the product development, human resources and marketing practices of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.”

“Making the PROFIT 100 list is an honor, and ranking 56th is a tremendous achievement for our management team. It validates our commitment to our current business model and is an incredible motivator to achieve our short and long term goals”, says Jas Brar, the 27-year-old founder and president of Entripy which also owns Desi Wear (desiwear.com), an urban clothing line dedicated to South Asians.

You can read the full press release HERE.