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Mumbai witnessed a glittering evening at Mumbai Police’s annual cultural celebration – Umang 2019, which was conceptualised and executed by Dome Entertainment, an entertainment company. The event was executed in collaboration with Cineyug Group, India's premier entertainment company. Bringing together glamour and sophistication, the event celebrated the Mumbai Police while recognising their heroic achievements, dedication, and hard work. Organised at the expansive MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex, the event consisted of several stellar performances by leading film stars and other renowned artistes. The event was conceptualised to thank the Mumbai Police for their utmost support and downright bravery in protecting the city, with an aim to deliver an experience that the attendees could take home with them. Hosted by Mini Mathur, Malishka Mendonsa and Manish Paul, the evening saw electrifying performances by the biggest names from the industry like Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Rajkumar Rao, Taapsee Pannu, and Kartik Aryan among others. While Aamir Khan spoke to Jitendra Joshi about the Paani Foundation, Ayushmann Khurrana and Aditya Roy Kapur highlighted how the hard work of the Mumbai Police has made Mumbai one of the safest cities in the country. Raveena Tandon also spoke of the brave women officers of the IPS. The main highlight of the evening was the daredevil performance of Akshay Kumar, who started his act by hoisting the Indian flag in his trademark ‘Khiladi’ style by leaping off a near-by building. An act specially curated for Umang, it saw him being introduced by Rohit Shetty and joined on stage by Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh. Together, they contributed INR 51 Lakh to the Mumbai Police Foundation. Another highlight of the event was the launch of the Mumbai Police Calendar for 2019 by Amitabh Bachchan along with Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Also present for the unveiling were Amruta Fadnavis and other dignitaries. Big B also announced his contribution to the Mumbai Police Foundation, which was INR 51 Lakhs. The event was also graced by icons like Sachin Tendulkar, along with his wife Anjali Tendulkar, Dharmendra, Urmila Matondkar, Tabu and more. Mazhar Nadiadwala, Managing Director, Dome Entertainment Pvt Ltd, said, “Umang 2019 was conceptualised by Dome Entertainment, and executed along with Cineyug. We are extremely honoured to have been presented with such a prestigious opportunity to showcase our capabilities, and the success of the event is a testament to our expertise and experience in creating affairs on a grand scale. It is not every day that one gets to stand next to the valorous Mumbai police and honour them. It was extremely important for us to ensure they have a memorable experience. We hope we have lived up to their expectations and we are truly delighted at the success of the event.” Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police, Deven Bharti added, "Umang is more than just an event for us. It is a celebration and for the welfare of our men and women who work hard every day to keep this city safe. We are happy to have partnered with Dome Entertainment and Cineyug, who created an evening that all of us will cherish and gave us a memorable experience to take back home. A grand event like Umang takes precision that only an experienced team can successfully deliver. We wish them luck. "Umang is an annual charity show, which is organised by the Mumbai Police for the police force and their families. This year marked the fourth edition of the event, and it was conceptualised by Dome Entertainment, which managed and executed it in association with the Cineyug Group.
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