Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Jacqueline Fernandez take over New York. See pics
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- Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Jacqueline Fernandez took part in the India Day parade in New York on Sunday.
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The world's largest ‘India Day Parade’ outside India kicked off on Sunday afternoon in New York City, with the celebration witnessing huge floats and marching groups comprising members of the Indian-American community. Jacqueline Fernandez was among the chief guests.
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Jacqueline wore a red saree for the occasion. She wrote with her post, “Thank you for making me a part of the 41st India Day Parade in New York! It was truly an overwhelming moment.”
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Also present was Telugu star Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The parade began at 12 pm (local time) at 38th Street and Madison Avenue in New York. It was organized by the Federation of India Association in New York as part of the 41st World Largest India Day Parade.
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Jacqueline waves a flag atop a float. With many holding the Indian tricolour and dressed in celebratory attire, and performers dancing and playing drums, the parade served as a vibrant convergence of cultures, patriotism, and shared values that unite India and America.
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Samantha is flanked by security personnel as she waves to the crowd gathered for the parade. Samantha, who will next be seen in the movie Kushi with Vijay Deverakonda, called it an honour to witness such a rich representation of Indian culture and heritage.
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Many Indian celebrities have been invited to the parade in the past; including Arjun Rampal, Abhishek Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunny Deol, Allu Arjun, and Raveena Tandon.
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"It is truly an honour for me to be here today...you have made me realise how rich my culture and heritage is and what I have seen today will last me for a lifetime. Thank you for all the support through the years. Thank you USA for supporting every film of mine,” Samantha said.
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For day two, Samantha turned up in a black saree and wore tinted sunglasses.
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Here, she is seen getting into her car to reach the parade venue.
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