Abu Dhabi: “Muthukad’s World of Illusions“ – Press Conference

By Alphonse Mendonsa

Abu Dhabi, 14 October 2011: To commemorate the 40th National Day of U.A.E, ISC presents Magic-Musical Show titled: “ Muthukad’s World of Illusions “ at the National Theater on 28th of October 2011.  This was disclosed by Mr. Ramesh Panicker at the press meet which was held on 12th October 2011 at its premises in the presence of Mr. B.R. Shetty (Vice Chairman – ISC & MD of New Medical Centre).  This event is presented by India Social and Cultural Centre in association with NMC-UAE Exchange Centre, supported by Al Reyami Group.

 

He said  “ISC wishes to offer our tributes to this Great Nation and its Rulers by dedicating a “ Mega Musical Magic Show “ to be presented by the World’s renowned Magician Prof. Gopinath Muthukad, (Prestigious Merlin Award winner) along with the upcoming Play Back Singers Mr. Najim Arshad and Miss Mridula Warrier (Winners of Idea Star Singer Reality Show).  It is also an honour for ISC to be part of the great 40th National Day.  Dr. B.R. Shetty has been the pillar of strength of ISC and has come forward to sponsor the event as Title Sponsor and & Mr. Shyam Dev P.K. Divisional Manager, Al Reyami Group will be the main sponsor of the Magic Show.  He thanked them for their generosity.”

 

On behalf of NMC group Mr. Binay R. Shetty spoke on the occasion and said that NMC is proud to be part of this magic show as NMC is pleased to be part of the 40th National Day.  Mr. B.R. Shetty also spoke on the occasion and requested to publish the report and request all to attend this show in collaboration with the National Day Celebrations.

 

Ramesh Pannicker also mentioned that the magic show troupe consists of 21 members and a large consignment of aprx. 2500kg items of the show being sent from Trivendram to Dubai, courtesy Emirates Airlines.   It is not only Magic but Magic plus Music and hence a total entertaining show.  The event shall take place on Friday 28th October, 2011 at 7:30pm at National Theatre, Abu Dhabi.  Entry will be restricted through passes (Gates Opens at 5”30pm).  The tickets are available at Indian Social and Cultural Centre/Kerala Social Centre/Abu Dhabi Malayalee Samajam, Indian Islahi Centre and at leading restaurants and shopping malls incl. Arab Udupi Restaurants.

 

 

The Press Conference was attended by Mr. B.R. Shetty (MD & CEO, NMC Group), Mr. Binay R. Shetty (Director NMC group), Mr. Ramesh V. Pnicker, Hon President, ISC, Mr. M.N. Ashok Kumar (Hon. Entertainment Secretary, ISC), Mr. M.A. Salam, Hon. Gen. Secretary, ISC) & Mr. Shyam Dev P.K. Divisional Manager, Al Reyami Group, Mr. Jairam Rai (Hon Auditor ISC), Mr. Lahcen Aterta (Manager, Media Relations – Arab Sector) and many other leading press dignitaries.

 

The sponsors for the Magic-Musical Show are: NMC Group, U.A.E. Exchange Centre (Title Sponsor), Al Reyami Group (Main Sponsor) and co-sponsors are:  Cultural Wing of Embassy of India, Fathima healthcare Group and Arab Udupi Restaurant.

 

India Social and Cultural Centre (ISC) has been in existence in Abu Dhabi since 1967.  Today it stands as an iconic symbol of the pride and prestige of the whole Indian Community in the entire U.A.E.  Apart from undertaking community projects, the Centre with its State-of-The-Art facilities is well equipped to cater to the Sports, Socio/Cultural needs of over 7000 family members.

 

The Centre works as an effective platform in bridging the Indo / Arab cultural link and fostering the age old relationship between the two Nations.  India Social & Cultural Centre is located at Mina, Abu Dhabi, constructed in the year 2008 in a piece of land benevolently donated by the President of U.A.E. and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with a state-of-the-art, Star Class facility covering over 100,000 Sq. Ft. built up area.