UTV STARS launches “Walk of stars” in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor, along with director Madhur Bhandarkar and actor Randhir Kapoor, unveiled UTV’s ‘Walk of the Stars’ at a function here on Wednesday evening. Walk of stars is a way of honoring the invaluable contribution of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema. to immortalise the legacy, the offi cial channel of Bollywood ‘UTV STARS launched the fi rst isconic landmark at Bandra Bandstand promenade. The launch was a grand affair that witnessed felicitation of the Kapoor Khandan, one of the legendary families of Indian cinema. Kareena Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and the director of ‘Heroine’ Madhur Bhandarkar inaugurated the property. Commenting on the launch of UTV STARS ‘Walk of the Stars’, Zarina Mehta, CEO, UTV, said “The launch has created a strong brand for itself as a knowledgeable Bollywood Insider. The concept is our tribute to this vibrant and wonderful dream world of movies.” Kareena, who unveiled her grandfather Raj Kapoor’s specially designed brass statue, said “an entire ‘walk’ dedicated solely to Indian cinema is indeed heart-warming. I am extremely happy to be a part of the Inauguration of the Walk of the Stars and what better way to inaugurate than felicitates my own family at the ‘Walk’! It is indeed an honour for me to be a part of the UTV STARS walk of stars.” Commenting on the inaugural event, Madhur said, “I am extremely happy to be part of this momentous occasion that has, in the true sense of the word, honoured Indian Cinema. “The tiles dedicated to Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Karisma and Kareena are installed at Bandstand. A special brass statue on a bench of bollywood great stars Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor are also installed. Similar events will soon be held in Delhi, London and Dubai, the organisers said.