The DesiClub.com South Asian Media Awards is being brought to you by DesiClub.com and Intense Management.
The DesiClub.com South Asian Media Awards have been developed to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the South Asian community through their talent and hard work. Years of resolve and dedication for many will culminate on a world stage on June 4, 2005 in New York City. All the sacrifices and determination will come to fruition. The talented and accomplished will be honored in a ceremony like none before it. For this will be the first time in North America that South Asians will be given the validation and respect that we have earned. Actors, Actresses, Singers, DJs, Community Organizations, Individuals, Entrepreneurs, Politicians, Journalists, TV Personalities, Radio Personalities, Promoters, Comedians, Theater, Models, Designers, Lifestyle Magazines and Newspapers will all be acknowledged and given the affirmation they so well deserve.
DesiClub.com - The South Asian Media Source, DesiClub.com is the informational authority. It is a prevalent gathering point for millions of South Asians for quality content relating to Music, Bollywood, Parties and Community. Being established on the core values of integrity, honesty and hard work have resulted in a great deal of responsibility to the global community DesiClub.com serves. There truly is no other organization that exists within North America that has the power and unique market position to conduct such an undertaking. DesiClub.com is proud to honor and acknowledge South Asians at this level. DesiClub.com will be unveiling its online ticketing system, e-store and even more content-oriented services initiative in 2005 to further lay out its blueprint.
Intense Management - The only way to predict the future is to create it. Living up to this bold statement, Intense has created the largest network in entertainment relating to South Asians. Having come full circle on its goal to create the foundation of the South Asian scene and take it mainstream, Intense has put together the most intelligent combination of management and marketing to achieve a national domination. Having created a foundation for South Asians to utilize, Intense has launched many efforts to enhance the reach of South Asian artists. Through its event management arm, Intense has also been able to successfully imprint its marketing agendas. For more info on Intense, visit intenseonline.com.
THE HOSTS
"...to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." - Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Ulysses
Classically trained in public speaking, Shiv has honed a unique blend of professional presentation with unmatched improvisational quips. Always looking for a way to let the audience in on the fun, Shiv delights in simply being a part of the crowd. Ultimately, each time Shiv takes the stage, he makes it his personal mission to send the crowd home happy, and laughing. Visit his website: www.shivakanth.com. Also catch Shiv as he hosts the highly anticipated new series, "The Shiv Show" only at www.theshivshow.com.
Armed with a strong sense of pride, confidence, and unmatchable talent, Abbas started his career in media as a radio broadcaster for DhoomFM 89.3. While providing audible pleasure to his fans, he's perfected his craft as an actor and has produced numerous short films as well as entertained thousands by hosting a plethora of events. A native of New Jersey, he continues to strive towards enhancing the image of South Asians in mainstream media, and will stop at nothing until he believes he has succeeded. Ladies, leave your dates at home!
