th<\/sup>, 11:59 pm or until quantities last. <\/strong><\/p>\nFounder, President, CEO, Raj Girn explains the theme of this year\u2019s Awards Show as: \u201cAs\u00a0<\/em>Canada celebrates 150<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0years of independence this year, ANOKHI MEDIA is proud to announce that this same year, as\u00a0<\/em>we celebrate 10 years of hosting our annual awards show<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 which mandates honouring the \u2018regional, national, and international success stories of some of today\u2019s most prolific South Asians\u2019 \u2013 our 3rd\u00a0edition of the coffee table book, \u2018Hotstar Presents The ANOKHI List 2017\u2019, has, through a rigorous three-part nomination process, identified\u00a0<\/em>a record year for Canadian honourees<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nThis is a\u00a0<\/em>true testament<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to the fact that Canada\u2019s fastest growing cultural group has finally come of age, dominating across all industries and all trajectories, as an integral component of the Canadian and global landscape, AND without loosing its cultural identity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nShe ended by stating that, \u201cAlong with\u00a0<\/em>my team, our sponsors, and partners<\/em><\/strong>, I look forward to launching the coffee table book at \u2018Hotstar Presents The ANOKHI Awards, 2017\u2019,\u00a0<\/em>on Tuesday November 28th, 2017, at the Historic Liberty Grand in Toronto<\/em><\/strong>, thus celebrating another year of tremendous South Asian success.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nANNOUNCING OUR ROSTER OF EXCLUSIVE CELEBRITY APPEARANCES:<\/strong><\/p>\nTravis Dhanraj
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\n<\/strong>Co-Host, CP24 BREAKFAST WEEKEND<\/strong><\/p>\nA graduate of Ryerson\u2019s Radio & Television Arts Program, Dhanraj began his career in broadcast journalism in 2005 as part of the core team that brought ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT to Canada. During his tenure with the program, Dhanraj covered international events and interviewed newsmakers, including travelling to Africa with legendary musician Tom Cochrane to produce a feature about the humanitarian efforts of Canadians overseas. He also hosted RED CARPET DIARY from 2010-2014.<\/p>\n
Dhanraj joined Toronto\u2019s Breaking News team in 2014 as an Anchor\/Reporter on weekdays, and also helps get the weekend started for viewers across the Greater Toronto Area as co-host of CP24 BREAKFAST WEEKEND. In addition, Dhanraj regularly delivers reports for CTV NEWS TORONTO, and has reported on key local and national events including the November 2016 U.S. election, the Republican National Convention in July 2016, the Jian Ghomeshi trial, and Canada\u2019s 2015 Federal Election.<\/p>\n
Prior to joining CP24, Travis Dhanraj worked for CBC News as an anchor\/reporter for both their radio and television properties. In 2009, Dhanraj was a field producer with CBS News, where he worked on THE EARLY SHOW (now CBS THIS MORNING) covering major news events such as the Tiger Woods sex scandal and the 2011 Tsunami in Japan. He has also worked for Global News as a general assignment reporter in Winnipeg.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t wait to be back on the ANOKHI stage this year to celebrate the best of South Asian talent. Through the years this event has become a powerful force that brings together industry leaders who share a common sense of community and building up future stars.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Travis Dhanraj<\/p>\nPREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ATTENDEES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\nRaj Girn<\/strong>\u2013 Founder, President, CEO, ANOKHI MEDIA.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Robin Sharma<\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>World-Renowned, Award-Winning Author & Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Monika Deol <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Legendary Media Personality & President of STELLAR Beauty<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Deep Jandu <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Popular Bhangra Singer<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Mili Soch <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Desi Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Saman Munir <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Beauty Blogger & Instagram Star<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Hatecopy <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Artist, Author & Instagram Star<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Babbu the Painter <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Artist & Instagram Star<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\nHina Ansari <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Editor-In-Chief, ANOKHI MEDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Vasudha Sharma <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Host, ANOKHI Spotlight TV<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Shae Invidiata <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Founder, [free-them]<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Jake Dheer <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Senior Manager at OMNI TV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Ang<\/strong>ie Seth <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>News Anchor, Global TV<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Naveen Prasad <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong> Executive Vice President, Elevation Pictures Corp.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Asad Mecci <\/strong>\u2013 Master Hypnotist<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nArshad Khan <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong> Documentary Filmmaker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Reetu Gupta <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>COO, Gupta Group & Real Estate Developer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Mohit Rajhans <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Principle & Creative Director, Think Start Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Niam Kumar Jain <\/strong>