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Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) to host 3-day ‘India weekend' in New York City
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre will host a three-day cultural event in New York City in September, dedicated to celebrate India's rich heritage. Led by Nita Ambani, chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, the event will be held from September 12 to 14 at Lincoln Center in New York City. The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Weekend will bring Indian artists and performers to a global stage. As a destination of the arts, New York City is a fitting location for this three-day celebration of Indian heritage. Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), founded by Ambani in 2023, was inaugurated with a mega event that featured celebrities from around the world, all adorned head to toe in Indian craftsmanship. This year, Nita Ambani is looking at placing Indian arts and artists at the 'center of the world's creative imagination.' 'After seeing Lincoln Center and Sydney Opera House with my children, I used to wonder why India couldn't have a space like that. I was keen to create a space that could showcase our cultural heritage, whether through dance, drama, or music—even folklore, arts, and crafts,' said Nita Ambani. The lineup of the festivities is yet to be finalised but the Grand Swagat will mark the beginning of the celebration at Lincoln Square's Damrosch Park. There will also be a panel that discusses cricket, a Bollywood dance workshop led by choreographer Shiamak Davar, yoga everyday with wellness expert Eddie Stern, and much more. The event will also see Bollywood singers Shankar Mahadevan and Shreya Ghoshal and classical musician Rishab Sharma. Nita Ambani will also bring 'The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation' to Lincoln Center for live performances. The festivities will also showcase Ambani's handloom emporium, Swadesh, at an invite-only gala featuring a fashion show curated by designer Manish Malhotra and a specially crafted menu by chef Vikas Khanna. 'NMACC is doing such an amazing job of making people understand India, and with her platform and her vision to bring India to the world, it's absolutely an honour just to be a part of this,' Khanna said. From a very young age, Nita Ambani showed a talent for the performing arts and trained in Bharatnatyam. Her debut performance was at a temple as finding a theatre was expensive for her parents at the time. 'That was the time that the seeds of doing something for art and artisans took shape,' she said. Ambani also said that she would perform on the first night of the festivities, drawing a parallel between her first performance in a temple and her upcoming one at Lincoln Center. With NMACC Weekend, Ambani aims to celebrate Indian culture and make it more accessible to the global community.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
NMACC Brings The Spirit Of India To NYC With Grand Cultural Showcase This September
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is all set to bring the first edition of the 'Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend' to New York City, a landmark celebration of the country's rich heritage. From September 12–14, 2025, this immersive weekend will showcase the best of India in music, theatre, fashion, cuisine, and traditions on a global stage. The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend will commence on September 12, at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, with the highly anticipated US premiere of India's largest theatrical production – The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation. Blending dance, art, fashion, and music, this production is a spectacular tribute to India's past, present and future that travels the country's history from 5000 BC until its independence in 1947.
India.com
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Nita Ambanis NMACC All Set To Showcase The Great Indian Musical: Civilization To Nation At New York Citys Famous Lincoln Center
New Delhi: The towering personality of Nita Ambani - Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation and wife of Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani made a roaring presence globally with her pet project - 'Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) opening in 2023. It was called the 'India's Met Gala' as several international biggies walked the red carpet with elan. Names including Shah Rukh Khan, Gigi Hadid, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and Zendaya among many others paid a tribute to Indian craftsmanship. Nita Ambani is now gearing up for NMACC's big lineup for his fall in New York. The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Weekend will take over Lincoln Center with three days of dance, music, fashion, and cultural extravaganza. "We are thrilled to bring the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend to New York City for the very first time! It is designed to be a global celebration of India's cultural legacy – our art, crafts, music, dance, fashion, and food. At NMACC, our vision has always been to showcase the best of the world to India and bring the best of India to the world. This special weekend marks the first step forward on that journey, celebrating the spirit of India on one of the world's most iconic stages – Lincoln Center. I am excited to share our rich traditions and legacy with New York City and the world," said the Founder and Chairperson, NMCC, Nita Ambani. NMCC Grand NYC Event Details In this invite-only event, a Grand swagat will showcase Ambani's handloom emporium, Swadesh, curated by famous Indian designer Manish Malhotra. The food will be taken care of by Michelin-starred Indian chef Vikas Khanna, who helms the East Village sensation Bungalow. The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation - Grand Premiere The NMACC India Weekend will premiere 'The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation,' India's largest theatrical production paying a spectacular tribute to India's past, present and future —blending dance, art, fashion, and music. It travels the country's history from 5000 BC until its independence in 1947. It will also feature a 'Great Indian Bazaar' - where guests will be introduced to the finest Indian fashion and textiles, authentic Indian flavours, as well as dance, yoga and music experiences. The musical is an NMACC presentation, conceived and directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, with music by Ajay-Atul, choreography by Mayuri Upadhya, Vaibhavi Merchant, Samir & Arsh Tanna, and costumes by Manish Malhotra. Expected List Of Celebs To Perform Celebrated Bollywood singers such as Shankar Mahadevan and Shreya Ghoshal will perform besides famous classical Indian musician Rishab Sharma, adding his perfection with the sitar. The Ambanis' event will witness 'The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation', at the Lincoln Center for 5 performances. Director Feroz Abbas Khan will open the act for NMACC's massive production presenting nearly 7,000 years of Indian history with more than 100 performers, huge sets. This marquee production will feature the collaboration of great artists like Ajay-Atul (music), Mayuri Upadhya, Vaibhavi Merchant, Samir & Arsh Tanna (choreography), Donald Holder (Light), Neil Patel (scenic design), Gareth Owen (sound design), John Narun (projection design), Renuka Pillai (makeup designer). Also, India's one of the leading dance choreograophers, Shiamak Davar and his team will conduct signature Bollywood Dance Workshops. Retail And Wellness Therapy A highly curated mix of the best of Indian crafts and luxury – everything you love about shopping in India comes to New York City. Besides, retail therapy, Eddie Stern, a renowned wellness expert, will lead daily yoga workshops. The tickets for the NMACC Weekend in New York City will be on sale at the end of June.
