&TV presents top stars at Diwali at Times Square

NEW YORK, NY – Top-drawer television actors and popular hosts will be part of the October 16 Diwali at Times Square 2016 celebration, which is being presented by &TV and powered by Sling International and Air India.

Event Guru has announced that the joyous celebrations to mark the festival of lights will feature Shabbir Ahluwaliya (Rockstar Abhi), Sriti Jha (Pragya of Kumkum Bhagya), Zee TV’s Saregamapa winner Kushal Paul and contestant Jyotica Tangri, Zee TV’s “Dance India Dance” idol Siddhesh Pai and &TV’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ star Kanchi Shah, You Tube sensation Arjun and Karan Tacker, actor and host of &TV’s The Voice India.

 

A local, young prodigy, Sparsh Shah, will also join the talent lineup.

 

“We are thrilled to partner with &TV, and to bring popular Indian TV personalities to Diwali at Times Square 2016,” said Neeta Bhasin, CEO of Event Guru. “We are emotionally attached to the characters these stars play as they visit our living rooms daily. It’s quite exciting for fans to see their favorites in person.”

“We are very excited to be a part of Diwali at Times Square 2016,” said Sameer Targe, head of sales, Zee TV USA. “It is a perfect opportunity for us to reach out to our community and introduce our new Hindi GEC & TV. Our artists and celebrities truly enjoy meeting their fans.”

Shabbir and Sriti will be on hand to delight the crowd. The event will showcase soulful performances from Kushal Paul and Jyotica Tangri, singing songs from their performances on the show. Sparsh Shah will also show off his singing talent. Dance performances by Siddhesh Pai and Kanchi Shah will add magic moments to the night.

 

International singer-songwriter Arjun will win many hearts with his breathtaking singing performance. And Karan Tacker will be the Master of Ceremonies.

The seven-hour celebrations begin on October 16 at 2 pm.