02nd May, 2024
29th November, 2019On the 11th anniversary of 26/11 attacks, veteran actor, Amitabh Bachchan and many others paid tribute to the martyrs and victims of 26/11.
The event was attended by Union Ministers, Rajnath Singh and NitinGadkari. Adding star power to the event were Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Anu Malik. BJP MLA Ashish Shelar, BJP spokesperson Shaina NC, author Shobhaa De, amongst others.
A book written by JuiKarkareNavare, the daughter of former Maharashtra ATS chief HemantKarkare, was released at the event. A short documentary on Cama and Albless hospital’s staffers and how they helped a pregnant woman deliver during cross firing, and of NSG commando Havildar Gajendra Singh Bisht’s daughter Preeti Bisht’s first visit to Nariman House where her father was killed were also shown.
Among those who performed at the memorial event were The Maharashtra Police Pipe Band, The Indian Navy band, Kavita Krishnamurthy, L Subramaniam, RekhaBharadwaj, renowned conductor of Symphony Orchestra of India Zane Dalal, singer Harshdeep Kaur, Mahesh Kale, Shilpa Rao, Divya Kumar and Shiamak Davar Dance Company.
The grand finale of the event was an enthralling performance by superstar Amitabh Bachchan backed by the ShiamakDavar Dance Company. The performance by Bachchan received a standing ovation from the two thousand plus audience.
The event also starred actors Anushka Sharma, who recited a poem, Vicky Kaushal and RadhikaApte both of whom interviewed survivors of the attacks.
Stories of Strength’ memorial event will be telecast exclusively on Star Plus and Hotstar on Saturday, 30th November at 9.30 pm.
