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SAY WHAT? “I live everyday as if I’m DESIMassala DidThey Really Say That? in a Bollywood Movie.” Bollywood movie.” He is also co-managing the events ‘The Audition’ is the next short management company ‘The King- Quote of the Year film that he is currently working dom of Bollywood’. Ricki was invit- on. ed to perform at the internationally As a highly skilled dancer, Ricki acclaimed Zee Carnival 2009 where BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!!! loves to choreograph and dance. he rocked the stage at the Kensing- He has performed on many stages ton Olympia arena with his complex London born Ricki Naqvi audience. He said, “The first per- at a range of melas throughout dance steps and easily hyped up the is a professional actor, formance I did was an Elvis Presley the country, wedding exhibitions crowd and got them to join in. The King of Bollywood Votes for dancer, model, visual art- tribute in 1st school. This is when and charity shows, showcasing He said, “I have worked extremely ist and choreographer. the birth of my dream of stardom Bollywood and western style hard to identify a unique approach Ricki sure knows began and I’ve been working so dance routines together. to music, theatre and dance that how to stand out hard to fulfil my dream.” He is best known for his Michael combines both the east and west himself for the 2010 Times Poll! As a model, Ricki’s eye catching from the crowd. Jackson moves and Shah Rukh together but also for different smile, gorgeous looks and sexy Shah Rukh Khan admitted to voting As the King of Bollywood votes for He said, “My Khan performances, Ricki con- cultures as this gets more of an work reflects physique, has lead him to embrace stantly gets praise from audiences audience then just restricting it to for himself in the Times Magazine’s himself, it’s sure enough that his the rich mix- catwalks all over the UK showcas- and is always welcomed back to one particular culture! Top 100 Poll to find the most influential fans would sure to be voting for him ture of cul- ing men’s high fashion designs for deliver more entertaining and “I’m just as skilled behind the cam- person of the year. also. tures and Asian bridal magazines. He has exciting acts. era, having studied film production sounds completed several photographic He said, “My use of dramatic and script writing. I enjoy mixing many different areas of the media The Bollywood star wrote on his Twit- At the end of the month, the top and has led modelling assignments for most of props during live performances, music and often creating the mixes industry. ter page, “Went & voted for myself on 100 will be officially announced by me to draw the important brand labels and he acrobatics and magic tricks have used in all my performances.” “It’s only the beginning of the the Times Poll 2010 for the most influ- Time and then we’ll see what place inspira- tion from has also taken part in the Mr Asia become part of my act. It’s like The latest production that Ricki has year, and I have more exciting UK Pageant where he came 2nd. new projects that I’ve just taken ential. Can’t think of a more cheesier Shah Rukh Khan comes. many influences includ- they are now a trademark of completed is a music video titled ing the works of Michael He said, “With my obsessive mine.” “Mitran Ne Dittiyan” by Gurbhej on broad, for the rest of this year thing I have done lately.” Jackson and Shah Rukh passion for theatre, I have starred In 2008, Ricki completed the Brar which is now currently being and some will lead into next year. Khan.” in several local and international shooting of two music videos, played exclusively on the Sky Digital I also have a few modelling con- They have inspired productions. I have appeared in the several live dance shows and a channel Brit Asia as he plays a sol- tracts for the Asian Bridal Show Ricki’s dance and acting Bollywood movie ‘Aap Ki Khatir’ modelling contract for the Pure- dier returning home from the army. in the NEC for Asian Bridal Mag BHANGRA TOP 10 pieces. and have completed several music desi clothes line. Having worked with various which will be taking place next Being a graduate of De Mont- videos and short films ‘Bad Karma’ After completing three more mu- professionals in the industry to month.” Ricki Naqvi’s favourite quote is, 1 Dafa Ho Ja fort University, Leicester, Ricki and ‘Forget me Not’, including one sic videos and taking on several help him along the way to fulfil his Foji has mastered in media, film for the BBC.” business ventures in 2009, Ricki dream, a hot new addition to the ‘Never Stop Believing...Every Day Counts.’ He said, “This quote, just 2 Jatt Di Bottle and television studies and When he was interviewed by a stepped into office as an artistic UK Performing arts scene, Ricki Manak-E DESIRE TO ENTERTAIN is enthusiastically working leading magazine, ‘Asian Mag’ and creative director of the Mrs Naqvi is setting an exciting new gives me moti- vation in fulfilling recently about his role, Ricki de- my dream and knowing 3 Nach Since the age of several venues in the UK and artists like RDB, Jassi Sidhu, towards a successful career in India UK Pageant. This role saw standard for the UK talent and the Deep Jandu media. scribed it as being ‘real’; then he him take his artistic skills to the whole world alike. His talent, charm that I’m so close to 13, DJ Resh Singh abroad. The events and gigs PBN (Punjabi By Nature) and being at the top 4 Dil Di From a very young age Ricki went on to say, “The character I international stage in India, Mum- and youthful enthusiasm will leave S Klass has been filled with that Resh has done have been many more. These artists are loved the stage and loved play is an exaggerated version of bai, where all the Pageants are everyone in no doubt that we have with all the 5 Viyah the desire to get showcased on Sony Gold one of the main reasons why the attention he got from an myself, I live everyday as if I am in a being held. a newcomer who is exceptional in profes- sionals. Govind Bhachu up on stage and Awards winning Show ‘Fric- I became a DJ and the pas- 6 Shera Vargeh K Singh perform live in front tion’, on BBC Asian Network, sion for music mostly which 7 Headliner of a huge audience as they discovered Resh as it has really paid off for me Surjit Khan and simply provide one of their Biggest DJs. now that I’m being recog- 8 Maa C S Chaggar entertainment. He said, “Away from the nised everywhere, not just in

9 Volume 3 Resh started his stage, I am a keen movie fan, Britain alone but all over the And the winner is...JAY SEAN Pure Desi career many years I enjoy all types of movies world in America and India is to become a massive name Jay Sean took the stage cluded Imran Khan for best port from the crowd along “You have to do some- 10 Loada Dhollucks ago, with his abili- really I don’t have a particular especially. I’ve worked really Tubsy among the music industry. by storm at the 2010 Desi (south Asian) act, while with his fellow nominees thing different to stand ties growing from favourite and I enjoy keeping hard to get to where I am Asian Music Awards by Sukshinder Shinda gained Imran Khan, Jaz Dhami and out in the industry strength to strength fit through playing football now, I couldn’t ask for a bet- BOLLY TOP 10 For more information about winning every prize for the award for best producer. Mumzy Stranger. and I did it,” said as a at least ter career then this, I love Dj Resh Entertainment please which he was nominated. Jay Sean told the BBC Even though Jay Sean came Imran Khan, who 1 Sajdaa profes- once a and enjoy it but this is only My Name is Khan visit www.djresh.com The 26-year-old singer Asian Network, “It’s a great out having won 4 awards had a huge hit with 2 Uff Teri Ada sional and week. the beginning, just wait and Karthik Calling Karthik unique DJ. “I will see what’s took awards for best feeling to get four out of that night, Jaz Dhami and his single Amplifier. male, best album for All four,” and exposed he had Imran Khan did produce two “I loved it.” 3 Aal Iz Well Whether it be going coming in 3 Idiots has been to Amer- the fu- or Nothing, best video also got a guest superstar spectacular performances at The Sugababes 4 Tere Liye Prince a private ica, New ture.” for Down and best urban for his next single which will the awards ceremony. also put on a act at the Asian Music be out soon. “I’ve recently Jaz Dhami dressed in a performance at 5 Pe Pe Pepein function, a York, for For some- Chance Pe Dance corporate a few one at the Awards ceremony, held done a collaboration with white suit opened the show the ceremony, and 6 Tere Naina My Name is Khan event, or months age 24, in London’s Royal Festival Mary J Blige,” he said. “It as a grand piano and violin- revealed that they

7 Rabba even a soon to there is so Hall. was incredible and we are ist provided the music from will be going to India ENTERTAINMENT TOP 10 TOP ENTERTAINMENT Sukhmani club night, do some much tal- 22-year-old Amar shooting the video in Lon- the back to his singing, while to perform at the lucra- 8 Zoobi Doobi Resh has gigs ent here as 3 Idiots claimed the best female don on Friday.” Imran Khan put on a per- tive Indian Premier performed there a per- 9 Phir Se act, while JK was voted The R&B singer, born in formance singing a medley League cricket tourna- Toh Baat Pakki and with former. the best newcomer. Fur- Hounslow, London, pro- of his songs with a snake ment. 10 Tu Jaane Na hosted in famous Resh Singh Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani ther notable winners in- duced a huge roar of sup- around his neck. DESI