Bollywood touch turns Bahrain music show into major draw

Dubai:A musical extravaganza featuring Bollywood personalities in Bahrain drew hundreds of people. Batelco Mega Fair 2013 was hosted Friday by St Mary`s Orthodox Syrian Church at the Indian School in Manama, Bahrain`s capital, the Gulf Daily News reported Saturday. Bollywood singer Benny Dayal and Indian playback singer Swetha Menon performed live. Actors Ramesh Pisharadi, Sajan Palluruthi, Saju Kodiyan, Pramod Mala and Devi Chandana also appeared on stage. People also indulged in various games and activities and took part in a raffle draw that offered a car and nine other prizes. The event was held under the patronage of Bahrain`s social development ministry for its social rehabilitation directorate. There are around 300,000 expatriate Indians in that Gulf nation. IANS