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Raati Neendh (Last Night)
Raati Neendh (Last Night) by Threerecords
2 Seater – Nindy Kaur feat. Angel
2 Seater – Nindy Kaur feat. Angel by Threerecords
Nindy Kaur Set To Release Second Single, 2 Seater
Toronto, Canada – With the much anticipated success of her debut single, Akhian, Nindy Kaur is now ready for the worldwide release of her second single, 2 Seater. The track has already made a worldwide impact as Nindy Kaur debuted the song to over 10,000 guests and 60 million television viewers during her IIFA Rocks performance.
Since Nindy Kaur made her mark into the Punjabi music scene, she has established strong grounds as a playback singer in Bollywood and credibility as a fashionista, as she’s also launching her own clothing line this summer. With the long awaited release of her debut album, NINDYPENDENT, music enthusiasts are eager to hear what the buzz is behind 2 Seater. Be sure to follow Nindy Kaur on Twitter and Facebook to find out more about 2 Seater!
The video was shot at Guvernment Night Club in Toronto, directed by Jason Matos, and produced by RDB. 2 Seater will be released to all TV and media on July 14th, 2011 and the song will be available for download on iTunes and RDB’s site on July 21st. Nindy Kaur’s debut album, NINDYPENDENT, and her clothing line are both set to release this summer. For the video, Shirley Wu & Maggie Wu of Beauty Concepts provided Nindy Kaur’s impeccable style and wardrobe.
“2 Seater is yet another awesome track,” states Nindy Kaur. “I would consider it your summer anthem. As an artist, you consider every track you work on important to you and this was an important track. I was involved in shoot locations…theme…ideas…storyline the whole nine yards. It’s great to look at a final product and know that it’s ‘you’ and that you created this. I’m certain everyone is going to love the song and it’ll make you even more eager to hear the rest of NINDYPENDENT!”
Nindy Kaur Wraps up IIFA
Toronto, Canada – The International Indian Film Academy Awards [IIFA] is one of the most prestigious award ceremonies, honoring the best in Bollywood’s film industry. Initiated in 2000, this marks the 11th year that the IIFA awards have captivated viewers across the world. 2011 also marks yet another year in which RDB & Nindy Kaur both played an integral part in bringing awareness towards the IIFA awards.
Since Nindy Kaur’s Bollywood debut with the tracks Aloo Chaat and Boliyaan, she’s made an impact on the worldwide music industry. Her dedicated efforts in bringing Punjabi music to the masses via Bollywood have led to immediate success. Not only is she part of an internationally acclaimed music group, RDB, but she’s also created quite the name for herself as an artist; and this is all because of her dedication as a singer and passion towards music, giving her the much deserved credibility. People have been watching her strides and taking note of her popularity; in turn this determined her to be named a Brand Ambassadors for IIFA.
Nindy Kaur kicked off the awards weekend with the IIFA Brampton Buzz parade, alongside Bollywood bombshell Bipasha Basu and an exclusive & worldwide performance at IIFA Rocks. The IIFA Rocks performance was a major steppingstone for Nindy Kaur as she debuted her forthcoming single 2 Seater, in front of 10,000 guests and 60 million television viewers. The crowd was continuous chanting Nindy Kaur, and were screaming wildly at the end of her performance.
The entire weekend was a success for the entire RDB team, especially Nindy Kaur. They mingled with the stars, such as Zayed Khan. Other Bollywood personalities in attendance were Anushka Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, in addition to Hollywood blockbuster actors Hillary Swank and Cuba Gooding Jr.
In a press conference, Swank stated, “…Bollywood has been bringing two worlds together. It’s a great thing. I believe in the motto of one world, one people. India has always held a very special place in my heart.” Gooding also added, “I am bowled over today with the power of Indian films across the globe. I would love to do a role in a Bollywood film myself, and maybe dance a little.”
Nindy Kaur looked stunning as she walked down the red carpet during the IIFA awards as Shirley Wu Beauty Concepts provided Nindy’s hair and make-up.
“Being part of IIFA and sharing my music with the world on such a large platform has been a blessing. The fans have been eagerly awaiting this track and I’m so pleased I was able to perform it for them,” Nindy Kaur stated.
And the coming days get even more interesting for Nindy Kaur and the entire RDB team as the long awaited single, 2 Seater, will be releasing worldwide. Keep your TV’s set to AVS, North America’s longest-running South Asian program, on July 9th, 2011, as they will doing a national premiere of her video 2 Seater! Be sure to follow Nindy Kaur on Twitter and stay in touch via Facebook!
Nindy Kaur & Bipasha Basu Kick-Off IIFA Awards Toronto
Toronto, Canada – June 17-19, 2011 was the official kick-off for IIFA in Toronto. Bollywood’s smash-hit sensation Nindy Kaur and internationally applauded musical group RDB were named as the Brand Ambassadors for IIFA Buzz Brampton. To make the event more of a hit, the group personally invited Bollywood bombshell Bipasha Basu to attend, turning the weekend’s festivities into a star-studded gala.
Brampton’s Mayor, Susan Fennell, awarded Nindy Kaur with a Walk Of Fame and a plaque for the amazing job she did to bring more awareness towards IIFA Brampton Buzz. Brampton’s mainstream TV stations such as CBC, City TV and ET Canada all captured Nindy Kaur on interview, alongside RDB. During Saturday’s parade, Nindy Kaur, RDB & Bipasha Basu all traveled on a floating stage through the city of Brampton. Fans were so excited to see Kaur and Basu that the two had to be escorted by police to a safer area.
Kaur and Basu have established a strong friendship; so fans, look out for future collaborations of the two. When asked about their friendship, Kaur stated, “…she (Bipasha) has become more like family. We had a great time catching up during IIFA Brampton Buzz and are already making plans to meet soon. She’s charming and a good person.”
On June 24th and 25th, Nindy Kaur will be walking down the green carpet for IIFA Rocks at Rico Coliseum and the IIFA Awards at the Rogers Centre. To make it a more special night for Kaur and RDB, she will be performing a world premiere of her #1 single off her highly anticipated album, Nindypendent, entitled 2 Seater. The performance will take place during IIFA Rocks with a host of amazing hip-hop dancers, dholis and special effects in front of 10,000 people and televised by Sony Television to 60 million viewers.
“I’m looking forward to this opportunity,” Kaur stated. “The persons behind IIFA Rocks have been so great in the ideas we had behind this performance and the entire set. It’s going to blow the fans away and everyone across the world is going to be able to hear 2 Seater at the same time. It’s an indescribable feeling!”
In the coming days look for exclusive behind the scene videos and photos from her upcoming music video 2 Seater releasing this month, worldwide! And if you’re in Toronto, be sure to pick up your nearly sold out tickets to IIFA Rocks and catch Nindy Kaur performing her worldwide premiere of 2 Seater. Also attending IIFA Rocks will be the King Khan himself, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Sonu Niigam, Jamain Jackson, Akon, and many more.
BRAMPTON BRINGS HOME A BIT OF BOLLYWOOD WITH IIFA BUZZ 2011
Brampton ON, June 8, 2011: The City brings home a piece of the silver screen with IIFA Buzz Brampton next weekend. Sultry Bolywood beauty Bipasha Basu and the city’s entertainment brand ambassadors RDB & NINDY KAUR promise to up the summer heat in true Bollywood style.
On June 17th the city of Brampton will kick‐off a host of entertainment features to celebrate the Indian Film Academy Awards being held in North America for the first time ever. As one of the host cities, Brampton will celebrate all things South Asian during the three‐day long festivities. “This is a once‐in‐a‐lifetime weekend in our community,” says Mayor Susan Fennell. “We have never hosted a full weekend of activities that solely promotes the best of South Asian entertainment and culture. There will be something for everyone to enjoy in downtown Brampton on that weekend.”
On Friday, June 17th, Bipasha Basu will participate in a special Walk of Fame ceremony to initiate the celebrations. The Bollywood actress will also be a part of Brampton’s Flower City parade on Saturday, June 18th with Brampton’s very own and world‐renowned music mavericks RDB (Manj, and vocalist Nindy Kaur) who as brand ambassadors have personally invited Bipasha to Brampton.
Other entertainment acts for the weekend include; music by Culture Shock and singer Parichay, a fashion show by South Asian designer Dinesh Ramsay among other enthralling segments programmed by Artistic Directors Jay Bhavsar, Swar Sadhana School, Vishal Arora, VGA Strategies and IIFA Buzz Brampton Dance Pack choreographed by Academy of Crea8tive Arts. For one full weekend, downtown Brampton will feature the rich colours and fragrances of South Asian culture, food, music and entertainment; bringing alive city squares and streets. For a full schedule of attractions please visit: www.brampton.ca
ABOUT RDB & NINDY KAUR
UK/Canadian group RDB (Rhythm, Dhol, Bass) was established by brothers Kuly, Manj and Surj who bring together different musical styles and fuse them with Punjabi folk music to create the “RDB sound”. Since their initial release in 2001 they have formed an international fan‐base of millions from all ages and backgrounds. With super hits such as SINGH IS KING, RAFTA RAFTA, KAMBAKHT ISHQ, ALOO CHAAT, PAISA PAISA, YAMLA PAGLA DEWANA and most recently SADI GALI, the RDB brothers have radically pioneered the style of British Bhangra by remolding it into a raw urban sound, making their work stand out from the crowd. The trio now includes UK born singer, Nindy Kaur (wife of Manj ‐ RDB) who has taken RDB to a great new high being the female vocalist with the band; often referred to as the Indian BLACK EYED PEAS. Nindy Kaur has been featured in the music and videos in ALOO CHAAT, KAMBAKHT ISHQ and YAMLA PAGLA DEWANA performing alongside Kareena Kapoor and Akshay Kumar. With millions of unofficial sales worldwide under their belt, and having toured the globe, RDB & NINDY KAUR’s artistic ability continues to escalate as they become the first artists in the history of music to collaborate Punjabi and Bollywood music with American Hip Hop.
ABOUT BIPASHA BASU
Bipasha Basu is a popular Indian film actress with a strong portfolio of Hindi films both mainstream and critically acclaimed art cinema. The sultry Bengali beauty made her film debut in Abbas Mustan’s Ajnabee, with Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol and Kareena Kapoor, and also won an award for her performance. In 2002, she starred in Vikram Bhatt’s thriller Raaz, which was a huge commercial success and surfaced as the biggest hit of that year. She received her first Best Actress nomination for her performance in the film. Bipasha portrayed Sonia Khanna in the 2003 hit movie Jism alongside John Abraham. The movie earned her the Best Villian Award nomination.
ABOUT IIFA
The International Indian Film Academy, conceptualized and produced by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is supported by key members of the Indian film fraternity. IIFA is the most respected South Asian film academy and its main highlight, the IIFA Awards is one of India’s biggest media events. With a viewership of over 600 million worldwide, the IIFA Weekend is the largest celebration of Indian cinema and the IIFA Awards is among the mostwatched global events, annually. For more information on the International Film Academy Awards, visit: www.iifa.com/toronto2011
ABOUT THE CITY OF BRAMPTON
The 11th largest city in Canada, Brampton has a successful, well‐diversified economy and is home to more than 8,000 businesses. The City continues to retain a Triple “A credit rating by Standard & Poor’s, reflecting its successful economy and debt‐free position. Brampton celebrates its diverse population that represents people from more than 175 distinct ethnic backgrounds who speak more than 70 different languages. Offering more than 6,000 acres of parkland, Brampton takes pride in being known as the Flower City of Canada. The World Health Organization has designated Brampton as an International Safe Community. For more information visit www.brampton.ca
