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Dubai premiere for Welcome Back
Welcome Back actors Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and John Abraham with singer Mika.

City to serve as official venue for the global premiere of Bollywood comedy on September 2.

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Published: Sun 23 Aug 2015, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Sun 23 Aug 2015, 7:02 PM

THE GLOBAL PREMIERE of the Firoz Nadiadwala film Welcome Back will be held in Dubai at the Music Hall on September 2 ahead of the film's GCC release on September 3 and a worldwide release on September 4. Hosted by Dubai Tourism, the premiere will be attended by the stars of Welcome Back, as well as stars from the international and Bollywood film fraternity. Stars expected include the film's lead actors Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, and Nana Patekar, producer Firoz Nadiadwala, director Anees Bazmee, and musician Mika Singh.
The global premiere is set to be followed by a major fan event on September 3, allowing the public a chance to meet the cast.
Mana Al Suwaidi, Regional Director - Middle East & Sub-Continent, Dubai Tourism said, "Dubai is a vibrant hub of entertainment and is featured in the film, which is why Dubai Tourism is hosting the global premiere of Welcome Back."
Further commenting, Jamal Al Sharif, Chairman of Dubai Film and TV Commission and Managing Director of Dubai Studio City said, "Dubai plays an iconic role in Welcome Back, with scenes shot across the Emirate in a number of unique locations. We are very pleased that Dubai has also been chosen as the location for the premiere, which reinforces the Emirate's position as a key part of the Bollywood production value chain. We have seen a real increase in the number of Bollywood productions selecting Dubai as the location of choice for filming, screenings and premieres over the past few years, including blockbusters such as Happy New Year and Hamari Adhuri Kahani, and look forward to continued close ties with India to support productions and films of all sizes."

Mumbai : Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, John Abraham, singer Mika Singh, filmmaker Anees Bazmee and Firoz Nadiadwala during the launch of title track song of film 'Welcome Back' in Mumbai on Saturday.
Mumbai : Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, John Abraham, singer Mika Singh, filmmaker Anees Bazmee and Firoz Nadiadwala during the launch of title track song of film "Welcome Back" in Mumbai on Saturday.

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