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'''India Splendor''' was an arts event and awards ceremony recognising Indians and [[Indian-Americans]], held in [[Los Angeles, California]], running from 10-15 August 2007 and scheduled to coincide with the 60th anniversary of [[India's independence]] The event aspired to showcase contemporary Indian cinema, arts, fashion, dance, music and spirituality. India-born tennis star and veteran Hollywood film producer [[Ashok Amritraj]] was the cultural ambassador for the event.

==Events==
The festival featured Indian filmmakers presenting current Indian feature films, including a special tribute to Indian film star, [[Raj Kapoor]]. Other highlights included a spiritual discourse by [[Sri Sri Ravi Shankar]], founder of the [[Art of Living foundation]], as well as a fashion show by Indian designer, [[Suneet Verma]]. On 15 August at the gala celebration of India's 60th Anniversary of Independence, Indians prominent in their respective fields were the recipients of the ''India Splendor Awards''.

==References==
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*{{cite news |title=Bollywood stars to participate in 'India Splendor' |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200708111022.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2007-08-11 |accessdate=2008-02-05 }}
*{{cite news |title=The coming together of titans |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/International_Buzz/The_coming_together_of_titans/articleshow/2232456.cms |work=[[Times of India]] |date=2007-07-25 |accessdate=2008-02-05 }}

==External links==
* [http://www.indiasplendor.com Official site]

[[Category:Culture of Indian diaspora]]
[[Category:2007 in California]]
[[Category:Indian-American culture in Los Angeles]]
[[Category:2007 establishments in California]]
[[Category:2007 disestablishments in California]]

India Splendor - Revision history

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