Watch: Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor, Amit Trivedi light up Global Village stage
Bollywood playback singer Amit Trivedi opened the night with a wonderful performance, in which he sang multiple songs. Towards the end of his act, the singer welcomed Vaani Kapoor on stage.
The Bollywood actor walked out wearing a stunning full-length silver gown, immediately breaking out into dance. She then spoke about how at Global Village she would enjoy eating and shopping, instead of the rides.
A short while later, Fawad Khan also walked on to the stage, singing a melodious rendition of 'Kuch Na Kaho' from the hit Bollywood film 1942: A Love Story.
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Kapoor and Khan then both spoke about the film they are here to promote. Describing the movie, Kapoor said that the film is "a celebration of love, made with nothing but love".
Titled Abir Gulaal the film is set to release on May 9, globally.
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