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South African Bollywood Connections Book Launched

Durban University of TechnologyRef: https://www.dut.ac.za/South_African_Bollywood_Connections_Book_Launched/

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This document is a news article from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) titled “South African Bollywood Connections Book Launched” (dated Aug 28, 2013). It reports the launch of a 150-page book, “150 Bollywood Encounters – the South African Connection,” by journalist and broadcaster Fakir Hassen, edited by Robin Sewlal of DUT. The article states the book was launched in Durban and Johannesburg, received by notable figures including DUT Vice-Chancellor Prof Ahmed Bawa and President Jacob Zuma, and that the book retails for R150 with autographed copies available by email.

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150 Bollywood Encounters – the South African Connection (book)

A 150-page book exploring the cultural ties between South Africa and Bollywood, authored by Fakir Hassen and edited by Robin Sewlal. It is available for purchase at R150 and includes an original DVD of a Bollywood movie with each copy. Autographed copies can be ordered via email.

Who it is for: members of the public interested in South African-Bollywood cultural connections
How to act on it: Purchase the book at R150; order autographed copies by emailing savantikasewlal@yahoo.com

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The book was launched in Durban and Johannesburg

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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

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https://www.dut.ac.za/South_African_Bollywood_Connections_Book_Launched/

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R 150

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Document title: South African Bollywood Connections Book Launched
Publisher/source: Durban University of Technology (DUT) news
Date: Aug 28, 2013
Book title: “150 Bollywood Encounters – the South African Connection”
Author: Fakir Hassen (veteran community journalist and broadcaster)
Editor/Foreword: Robin Sewlal, Associate Director: Journalism at DUT
Book length: 150 pages
Launch locations: Durban and Johannesburg
First signed copy received by: DUT Vice-Chancellor Prof Ahmed Bawa
Book personally handed to: President Jacob Zuma (who features in the publication)
Also given to: Vayalar Ravi, visiting Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India
Book marketed by: The Sunglow Network
Retail price: R150,00
Ordering autographed books: savantikasewlal@yahoo.com
Launch offer: each purchased book includes an original DVD of a Bollywood movie
Bulk orders: for gifting to family, friends, colleagues, employees, clients, customers, and/or other stakeholders
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Fakir Hassen
Robin Sewlal
Ahmed Bawa
Jacob Zuma
Vayalar Ravi
The Sunglow Network
Government of India