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IIFA UTSAVAM postponed
The first edition of the IIFA Utsavam Celebrations that were due to unfold from December 4 will be rescheduled and will integrate a fund-raiser on a large scale in support of Chennai.
To be held with a fund-raiser for Chennai
The first edition of the IIFA Utsavam Celebrations that were due to unfold from December 4 will be rescheduled and will integrate a fund-raiser on a large scale in support of Chennai.
The announcement came after a unanimous decision from the Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, Governor ESL Narasimhan and the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) leaders and key stakeholders. The event will be held in January 2016.
In solidarity with the people of Chennai, IIFA Utsavam management has postponed the celebrations. The tragic floods have caused large-scale loss of lives and property and left millions stranded. The IIFA leadership with all key stakeholders, the South Indian film industry and the Chief Minister Telangana, K Chandrashekar Rao and Governor, ESL Narasimhan took a unanimous decision to postpone the event.
On behalf of IIFA Management, Andre Timmins, Founder – Director, Wizcraft International commented on the decision saying, “Today we are one with the city of Chennai and together with the film industry we will show our compete support in aid of those affected by this tragedy. We are saddened by this disaster and our prayers and support are with the people of the city.”
