Mumbai 10 August : One of the most prestigious awards handed at the IIFA Awards 2022 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, was that given to an individual who literally created the faces of a thousand.Yogesh Lakhani Chairman and Managing Directorof Bright Outdoor Pvt.Ltd.was congratulated by Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan and Ananya Pandey for providing outdoor media solutions to the film industry since 1987.
From the three Khans of powerfrom the three mega Khans – Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir to Akshay Kumar, Hritihik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana, Bright has launched Bollywood’s most well-known stars in the public realm.
The association of the outdoor media mogul with IIFA dates back to the start of the show over two decades ago.Every 10 years, when IIFA presents its new trophy the organizers of the show also congratulate Lakhani.
The former associate recalled his association.
Lakhani stated: “The first time around when I was honoured by IIFA I was presented with the award by Amitabh Bachchan.It was an amazing day for me to be congratulated by the greatest iconic figure of the Hindi film industry.I was so grateful for the gesture.”
Speaking about his IIFA 2022 award, Lakhani said: “It was a pleasure to receive this award from Salman Bhai.He’s my very best friend and I’m sure I am able to say that I’m his best friend as well.I have many great memories with Salman Bhai and whenever we get together, we have an informal banter and it’s very infectious to everyone else around us.He is a treasure of an individual.”
About Varun and Ananya on the other hand, both of who come from Bollywood families, he said: :I have been in this industry since 1987 and have witnessed both of these children develop in the front of me.Being able to receive this recognition from them is a great honor for me.”
Not a stranger to awards The Bright Outdoor CMD has been recognized with an honorary doctorate.He has also received numerous awards in India and internationally.The Bright Outdoor CMD has more than a thousand clients in the entertainment, FMCG and corporate verticals.
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