DVK are proud to present superstar and icon, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali as he commences his 2013 UK tour with a sensational live concert on Bank Holiday Sunday, 25th August at the O2 Arena in London.
‘The Voice from Heaven’ concert promises to descend on stage with an electrifying performance by the musical genius and will celebrate the anniversary of 100 years of Bollywood. Rahat, nephew of the legendary late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, is one of the very few artists from the East with the star power to sell out the entire O2 arena. With a sell-out show of 20,000 tickets, the concert at the O2 arena will set a new record and re-create history with a truly unforgettable show
Rahat was mentored under his uncle since birth and is now the King of Qawwali and Sufi music and the most sought after playback singer in Bollywood. His glorious voice lends itself to hit songs which rise to number one on each occasion and his hit ‘Teri Meri’ to date has had the highest number of hits on YouTube and outstripped any other Bollywood song on this search portal.
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali has captured the hearts of millions worldwide and continues to mesmerise audiences with his melodious voice and Sufi music. The maestro has been honoured with the Award for Best Music Talent in a Film at the 14th London Music Festival in 2012, the Award for Best Male Playback Singer at the 2011 Filmfare Awards and the Award for Best Singer Male at the Pakistan Media Awards in 2011.
This celebration is presented by the DVK Global Entertainment Investments Fund, which is financing projects which include the likes of Al Pacino and Jessica Biel to name a few. The DVK Co-Chairman, Deepak Kuntawala said, ‘It gives us great pleasure to bring one of India’s most angelic and captivating voices to the UK.
‘To celebrate one of the largest industries in the world (Bollywood) in such a way is something that DVK are very proud of. He is adored by his fans here and I’m happy to see DVK deliver the very best in entertainment and bring a gem of India to the UK.’
This is the third major project within four months that DVK have invested in. Highlights include ‘An Evening with Al Pacino’ and the global partnership with the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. DVK have also won an impressive eight Business Awards in 2013. There are also several other world class initiatives that DVK are involved in, which include Bollywood, Hollywood and filming in China with A-list stars from Hollywood.
The sell-out show will also feature a special VVIP reception and red carpet event with a distinguished guest list from around the world.
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