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2008 seems to be quite an eventful year for Priyanka Chopra. After having four of her films hit the silver screen this year, the actress is now looking forward to two big films- namely Fashion and Dostana.

However, it’s not just her film assignments which are keeping Piggy Chops busy. Priyanka recently made her presence felt at the ongoing Middle East International Film Festival in Dubai. The event which kickstarted on Oct 10th continues to go on till Oct 19th at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Dubai.

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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…)