23 May,2024 04:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Artists and icons from across the world are coming together for a powerful campaign about Abu Dhabi's state-of-the-art Saadiyat Cultural District. Signifying the unifying power of art, culture, and diversity, the Saadiyat Cultural District has brought together global cultural powerhouses like Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, and India's most disruptive movie star and artiste Ayushmann Khurrana to feature in a video where they talk about the breathtaking experience that Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District has to offer to the citizens of the world.
Ayushmann says, "Art and culture unite society, transcending time, space, geography, and language to connect us across generations. As an artiste, evoking emotions, provoking thoughts, and inspiring change is profoundly moving. Preserving art and culture anchors us in history and guides progress, fosters dialogue and understanding among diverse communities."
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He adds, "The Saadiyat Cultural District, with institutions like the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Zayed National Museum, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum, Abu Dhabi creates a melting pot for ancient and contemporary cultures, creating a global platform for cultural innovation and collaboration."
Oprah Winfrey says in the video, "Saadiyat Cultural district is a journey into the heart of curiosity and creativity⦠Join me in a moving experience inspired by Saadiyat Cultural district, be moved in a thousand ways."
Saadiyat Cultural District represents a ground-breaking milestone in art and culture by creating a unique global platform where diverse cultural narratives and artistic expressions converge. Saadiyat Cultural District will not just showcase art; but it will also create a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures and propels the cultural dialogue forward, making it a beacon of cultural innovation and collaboration on an international scale.
Meanwhile, on the acting front, Ayushmann Khurrana was last seen in 'Dream Girl 2,' alongside Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor, and Abhishek Banerjee, a film that resonated well with audiences. He is all set to share screen space for the first time with Sara Ali Khan in the upcoming action-comedy. The film will be produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment. They are uniting once again for their third theatrical collaboration. The film, yet to be named, will be directed by Aakash Kaushik.
(With inputs from ANI)