Dubai Trivia

A discussion by the luminaries about the journey of a book to the big screen at Sharjah International Book Fair 2019     As part of its #ReadTheMovie initiative, the Sharjah World Book Capital brought books and cinema together on the Sharjah International Book Fair 2019 stage. Author of the best-selling book, The Zoya Factor , Anuja Chauhan accompanied by Sonam Kapoor, the leading lady in the Bollywood film based on Chauhan’s book captivated fans and audiences with insights into their real life experiences and success stories. Both had one thing in common — their undying love of the written word.   The discussion titled, ‘From Bat, to Book, to Bollywood’, was moderated by presenters Kris Fade and Priti Malik. Both grilled meaty questions on the celebrities’ relationship with books and reading through their formative years, their creative journeys, writers' block and of course, their take on screen adaptations of books. When Anuja was asked what really made her

Celebrity star Sunny Leone was in Dubai to launch her distinctive cosmetic range called StarStruck by Sunny Leone. Hundreds of fans waited to greet her at Dubai World Trade Centre where she inaugurated Concept Big Brands Carnival mega sale. Expressing excitement on her return to Dubai, Sunny Leone said, "Dubai is one of my most favorite places in the world and I have received so much of love from the fans here. It is an amazing feeling to launch my product here because the best of the best things are always available in Dubai.” A busy mom to twins Noah and Asher (who were born through surrogacy) and adopted daughter Nisha, Leone rightly understands that today’s moms have lots of roles in their portfolio and hence need beauty kit that helps them in brisk makeup.  Dressed ravishingly in a fuschia coloured knee-length outfit and matching earrings, Leone addressed a press conference on the occasion. Commenting on StarStruck's strategic collaboration, Leon