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Actress Sonakshi Sinha named Grand Marshal for FIA’s India Day Parade
Adding to the star-studded lineup, Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi and actor-turned-politician Manoj Tiwari will also be guests of honor at the parade.
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Actress Sonakshi Sinha / Image- Instagram (@aslisona)
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) has announced that Indian actress Sonakshi Sinha will be the Grand Marshal at the 42nd Annual India Day Parade. The event, touted as the world’s largest Indian Independence celebration outside India, will take place on Madison Avenue, New York, on Aug.18.
The FIA NY-NJ-NE took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the news and post a video message from the actress. "It is a great honor for me to represent India at this year's India Day Parade in New York. We will be celebrating India's independence and our rich culture. I am proud to embrace the idea of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' where the whole world is one family. Let's come together to celebrate our diversity and show the world that our unity is unbreakable. Jai Hind,” Sinha said in the video.
Hear from our Grand Marshal Sonakshi Sinha about the incredible India Day Parade ! Her heartfelt message captures the essence of this wonderful celebration. Check out the video to see her reflections and join us to celebrate our motherland. #vasudhaivakutumbakam… pic.twitter.com/r94XNNvUe0
— FIA NY-NJ-NE (@FIANYNJCTNE) August 3, 2024
Sonakshi Sinha, a noteworthy figure in the Indian film industry, has recently received praise for her performance in the series Heeramandi. She has previously appeared in renowned films including Dabangg, Lootera, and Akira, and is recognized for her strong screen presence and versatility.
Adding to the star-studded lineup, Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi and actor-turned-politician Manoj Tiwari will also be guests of honor at the parade. Furthermore, Sonakshi Sinha's husband, Indian actor Zaheer Iqbal, has been invited as a VIP guest at the parade.
We’re excited to reveal once again our esteemed guests of honor Pankaj Tripathi and Manoj Tiwari
— FIA NY-NJ-NE (@FIANYNJCTNE) August 2, 2024
Join us in celebrating their presence at The World’s Largest India Day Parade NewYork Don’t miss this special occasion!@ManojTiwariMP @TripathiiPankaj #indiadayparade… pic.twitter.com/B1zyyuwBSF
The parade will feature a Ram Mandir tableau procession with 500 Ram Bhakhts, cultural programs, and a food fest that will showcase the wide range of Indian cuisine. The festivities will commence at 12:00 pm (local time) on Sunday, August 18, at E38th Street, Madison Avenue, New York.
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