Film, Book Launch, Hi-Tech Event For Taj Centenary

Reema Sisodia - Mumbai

The centenary celebrations of Taj Mahal, Mumbai, the flagship property of the Indian Hotel Company Ltd, will see a series of events commencing third week of January 2003. These include a book and film on events and stories associated with the Taj and a hi-tech event along with a host of entertainment programmes.

The film, scripted by Roshan Seth and being shot by Zafar Hai, is based on a book written by Sharada Dwivedi and Charles Allen. The book will be launched in April 2003 while the film is scheduled for a premiere in February and will be screened in Taj properties based in metropolises across the country.

A special hi-tech event is also scheduled to be held as an inauguration for the centenary celebrations. Ravi Dubey, senior vice-president – corporate affairs/projects, The Indian Hotels Co Ltd, said, “All I can divulge is that it will be a hi-tech event along with a host of entertainment programmes. Apart from the film, book launch and the inauguration programme, the Taj Group has undergone a major revamp exercise especially in the area of F&B. Renovations and refurbishment activities have taken place in a number of chains across the country to give the brand a new look.”