WKC 2012: Katrina Kaif captures hearts of Punjabis

·         Dazzling firework, unique fire dance set the pace of the show

·         Sukhwinder’s ‘jai ho’ announces the arrival of Kabaddi on world scene

 Ludhiana, December 15, 2012: The 15 day Kabaddi extravaganza of 3rd World Cup Kabaddi closed on high note with Bollywood starlet Katrina Kaif capturing the hearts and minds of the people by captivating unique 15 minute mesmerising show.

The three hour dazzling show besides announcing the traditional game of Kabaddi in the world scene put the Opening ceremony of London Olympic in shade. The show opened with DJ Nitin warming up the overflowing audience in the Guru Nanak Stadium, who were waiting with awe the cutthroat competition between two traditional rivals India and Pakistan. Punjabi singers Raja Bath, Inderjit Nikku, Rimz J, Nishan Bhullar with their famous Punjabi songs regaled the audience. An audio visual show depicted the progress of World Cup Kabaddi since first World Cup and gave the rich cultural history of Punjab.

As the Chief Guest Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal arrived on the scene the comparer Satinder Satti stole the show and countdown culminated with dazzling fire work that lit the sky of Industrial City Ludhiana making this show most historic in the history of sports. The unique fire and Pyrotechnics Dance performed by 23 fire dancers virtually set the stage on fire and audience were surprised to see the one of its own kind spectacle. It started with fire all pond filling the whole sky and show culminated with Kabaddi written on fire balls.

The Martial Arts shown by the young Nihang group made everybody to watch show with bated breath as it showcased martial character of Punjabis.

 The whole stadium roared with the sound of bullet motorcycles as Sikh youth entered riding on motorcycles from different sides of the stadium performing daredevilry act on stage depicting the youth of Punjab as the voice over spoke about the enterprising and daring quality of Sikhs, their riding for success, glory and fame, the youth on the motorcycles showcased the raw energy of Punjabi youth. The daredevilry shown by the motorcycle riders made everyone sit on the edge of his seat. The show peaked with famous Bollywood Singer Sukhwinder and Punjabi Singer Diljit Singh Doosanjh, regaling the audience with their famous Punjabi numbers.

As Famous Punjabi Poet Dr. Surjit Patar read his famous song ‘Keva Sutlej Da Pani’ the big screen showcased the Punjab Province of British India, inherent link between India and Pakistan. The poem of Dr. Pater focused on importance of peace in Indo-Pak relations besides highlighting the common thread between two nations.

The rare show ‘Punjabian Di Shaan Vakhri’ showcased the testimonial film of Bollywood celebrities with audio visual as 223 dancers with colourful costumes, props and accessories underlined the contribution of Punjabis in the bollywood.

Famous satirist duo from Pakistan Irfan Malik and Hasna from Pakistan with their unique Punjabi jokes set the stage for finale of most colourful show.

As the Bollywood queen Katrina Kaif performed in the unique laser beam show, the fever of Kabaddi had reached its pinnacle.

As Sukhwinder sang ‘Jai Ho’, it was the victory call of not India and Pakistan but of the game Kabaddi that has brought 16 nations together to vie for record prize money of Rs.6.29 crore.