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Preity Zinta has turned to be the favorite Punjabi-girl of Bollywood. Recently, the actress leaped with laurels as a Punjabi girl in ‘Heroes’. Style of articulating dialogues in Punjabi style could fix us adhered to the characterization. And now, it’s time to take on with a role with different dimension. Deepa Mehta’s recent movie ‘Heaven and Earth’ was screened at Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival in New York. The film features Preity Zinta as a woman belonging immigrant family in Toronto.

The film’s sole theme of domestic violence was so close to everyone’s heart and indeed won grand applause for entire team. Precisely, Preity Zinta for her top-notching spell as a distressed woman fetched best credits. So, how come Deepa Mehta zeroed down on Preity while casting actors? “While penning script for Heaven and Earth, I remember I was there in England. As I met Preity Zinta we started discussing about many issues, but not about my film. Out of spark, I could just perceive that she has the ability to perform the role with extreme brightness”.

DW is proud to Present: “UK Invasion” featuring Jassi Sidhu Live in Concert: Sept.26th at The Phoenix Concert Theatre [Toronto]

Jassi Sidhu embarks upon a tour of Canada in September performing across North America with his full live band.
Showcasing hits from the last decade from “Chandigar” to “Darshan”, “Ama ni ama” to “Raahe Raahe” and tracks such as “Ki Kehneh” and “Koka” from the latest international smash “The New Adventures of Jassi Sidhu”
For TORONTO ONLY SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST & PERFORMANCE BY…

…name to be announced at a later date - hint: Uk’s # one producer / DJ )

HOSTED BY: MC JD

FRI SET 26, 2008

Phoenix Concert Theatre
Toronto ON

More information here.

http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=22590989473

Luv to Bhang
Bhangra lovers to celebrate music and culture in Toronto.

Ritu Kumar at India Couture Week
Ritu Kumar’s design house on the runway.

Desi, Irish, Korean, Japanese - they’re all represented
Djs and Beats at the Vancouver Celtic fest.

Desis for Obama
Unite together and show your support for Obama with the new T-shirt!

Vogue’s Fashion Photos Spark Debate in India
Vogue in India for fashion shoot gets in trouble.

“Luv to Bhang” is a celebration of Bhangra Music in the city of Toronto!

It is a new type of party that is limited to those 25 & up, a mature clientele. Each male to every event must be accompanied by one Female, otherwise ADMISSION WILL BE DENIED to all events. Everything will be Strictly Enforced. With no admission restrictions on females.

If you remember the days of Basement parties at your uncles, and the pounding beat of Heera, Alaap, and Premi, as you danced in circles, well then this Party is for you!

It is brought to you by two Bhangra lovers that feel it’s time that the culture and music truly be enjoyed in an atmosphere where everyone can relax and bhang to the music! Rav (Double AA) & Manny (Desi Wear) found their is major void in the market. Gone are the days of hitting clubs every week, let alone once in a while. Many of us now are professionals, entrepreneurs, working hard, involved in serious relationships, or starting young families. But the love for Bhangra music has not died.

Why is it that now you can only enjoy the music you love in a banquet hall, eating bad food, with watered down drinks, not to mention your family looking at you because…well you have had one too many! While the ladies have to wear uncomfortable footwear, trying to fit into traditional clothing that does not let them let loose, and oh yes visiting the bar when it’s crowding with unlces is not always a comfortable feeling! Not to mention the party is over by 1:00 AM…at 1 AM we’re only GETTING STARTED!

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We are keeping busy as we head into the Fall Season, here are a few quick updates:

1) On CBC Radio 99.1 (Canada) today (Sept.11) - Desi Wear was
interviewed about the globalization of the “T-shirt Culture”.

2) Jas Brar (President of Entripy Custom Clothing - DW’s Parent
Company) has been named a finalist in this year’s Ernst & Young’s
Entrepreneur Of The Year. The winner will be announced on Oct.16.
http://www.ey.com/global/Content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2008_-_EOY_Finalists_Ontario

3) Desi Wear’s “Luv to Bhang II” is happening Sept.20 in Toronto.
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=21950142093

4) Desi Wear is also a proud sponsor of “UK Invasion Concert” Featuring
Jassi Sidhu LIVE on Sept.26.
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=22590989473

5) This Month’s Winners for Free DW gear are:
Varun Ganesh (Moorpark High) & Pinay Kainth (Hamilton, ON)
Guys, please email dwinfo@desiwear.com for instructions to claim you
free gear.
(You have to be part of the FaceBook DW Group to qualify for the free Grer…)

6) New Designs are up on www.desiwear.com - “Desi Voice” & “Desi
Compassion”.

Stay positive folks, until next…
Peace and Love,
D-Dub

Written and directed by renowned Bollywood filmmaker Anees Bazmee, the anarchic action comedy Singh Is Kinng is overflowing with intense set pieces and brilliant dance numbers that are lavishly high-concept and utterly transfixing.

Singh Is Kinng will be one of the eleven specially selected films to be screened at The Roy Thomson Hall on Sunday, 7th September, 2008, (from 1:30 - 3:44pm), along with top Hollywood movies that include Kate Beckinsale- David Schwimmer starrer Nothing But the Truth, Edward Norton-Colin Farrell starrer Pride and Glory and George Clooney-Brad Pitt starrer Burn After Reading amongst others.

This hit movie has grossed over $25 million worldwide and will have a high profile release at the Toronto Film Festival. TIFF has decided to show at least one high profile Bollywood film a year.

Click here for more information about the movie.

Official Toronto International Film Festival Link.

We often get asked the question “where can I buy DW gear in a store?” Well, we do distribute worldwide online, and, we are currently in talks with local boutiques in a whole bunch of cities. So stay tuned for that news.

On the topic of DW in stores, we have a new outlet center opening in October at QEW/Winston Churchil , (near Toronto Canada). You will be able to buy ALL new and vintage DW clothes. That will be huge, and of course we’ll keep everyone in the loop on this store opening, and all store openings.

We’ve also been getting a bunch of questions about the “Bollywood Dance Academy.” shirt, and why it’s currenly its only available in ladies?
We do change up our desgins and may introduce a ladies version in the future.
Join out mailling list (on our main site here) and stay tuned…

“Sometimes the poorest of men are the richest.”

We would like to give some love to some Toronto Gents that are
making heads turn all over the world…
Director Richie Mehta and Actor Rupinder Nagra are the talented folks
behind the Highly Acclaimed movie “AMAL”. It was accepted at TIFF
(Toronto International Film Festival) last year and (trust me on this)
has won numerous awards from all over the place.

It open in Theatres in Canada Last weekendand will be in international
locations in the coming weeks. GO check this movie out, its amazing!
For more info check the links below:

www.amalthefilm.com
Check for local listings here.
http://www.tribute.ca/by_movie/Amal/16211

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