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The Dhalla Group Of Companies To Award Jacob Arabo, Founder Of
Jacob & Co. Watches, With ‘The Dr. Neil Dhalla Award of Excellence’
ANOKHI’s 20th Anniversary At ANOKHI’s Emerald Ball Event.

Toronto, ON | Tuesday June 13th, 2023

ANOKHI LIFE, North America’s longest running multimedia, multi-platform brand about South Asian pop culture, lifestyle, and entertainment will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary this Friday, June 16th – Saturday, June 17th in Toronto.

ANOKHI is pleased to announce that Mr. Jacob Arabo, Founder of Jacob & Co., will be the first recipient of The Dr. Neil Dhalla Award of Excellence, which will unveiling for the first time at ANOKHI’s 20th Anniversary Emerald Ball on Saturday, June 17th. This esteemed award aims to honour individuals who, like Dr. Dhalla, embody vision, passion, and purpose in their endeavours.

Here is a synopsis of ANOKHI’s 3 events:

• ANOKHI EMERALD RUNWAY (June 16th) – Celebrity Fashion Runway Show Featuring Well-Known Personalities In Today’s Hottest South Asian Couture.

• ANOKHI EMERALD BRUNCH (June 17th) – Celebrity Brunch Discussing Mental Health With Meditation, Keynote, Panel, Fireside Chat & Opportunity To Network.

• ANOKHI EMERALD BALL (June 17th) – Celebrity Performances & DJ Spotlight With The Best Of Chart, R&B, Bollywood And Bhangra.

Master Of Ceremonies For ANOKHI EMERALD Event Series:

Raj Girn
Founder, The ANOKHI Multimedia Brand
IG: @rajgirn

“ANOKHI’s 20 year milestone is a testament to the exponential success of the global South Asian community, who we are celebrating during #ANOKHI20 on June 16th-17th in Toronto. I invite you to join the ANOKHI EMERALD event series, where we will be showcasing a celebrity attended Runway Show, Mental Health Brunch, and Entertainment Ball.“

Featured Host Of ANOKHI UNCENSORED
ANOKHI EMERALD Event Series:

Amin Dhillon
TV Personality & Host
IG: @amindhillon

“I’m thrilled to be part of ANOKHI’s 20th year celebration. Raj and the ANOKHI team have always been champions of South Asian excellence and talent. I look forward to celebrating the community while

supporting mental health awareness.”

Detailed Program is available HERE | Tickets are available HERE

The Events Will Be Filmed By Zee TV Canada
Getty Images Will Be On Th Red Carpet At All 3 Events

Public Relations By: MediaWorks
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Presenting The Award Recipient Of ‘The Dr. Neil Dhalla Award of Excellence’

Mr. Jacob Arabo
Founder of Jacob & Co. Watches

“I am truly humbled to receive the first ever Dr. Neil Dhalla Award of Excellence in memory of Dr. Neil Dhalla. My journey & achievements like Neil’s serve as a testament to the power of vision, passion, and purpose. I am inspired to continue pushing boundaries, making a positive impact, and striving for excellence in all that I do. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Dhalla Group and the ANOKHI Emerald Ball for this incredible honour in Canada.”

Jacob Arabo, the founder of Jacob & Co., has revolutionized luxury watchmaking with avant-garde designs and exceptional craftsmanship. From diamond-encrusted timepieces to intricate complications, Jacob & Co. pushes boundaries and captivates with its bold aesthetics. Renowned celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Queen Beyoncé, and Rihanna have all chosen to wear Jacob Arabo’s watches, solidifying the brand’s prestige. With a loyal following of collectors and a commitment to extraordinary artistry, Jacob & Co. continues to redefine luxury in the world of watches and jewelry.

Mr. Arabo will be taking limited one-on-one interviews with media. Please email Sumit Ahuja at [email protected] to book your interview. Mr. Arabo will also be walking the red carpet for general media.

About The Award:

The Dr. Neil Dhalla Award of Excellence was established with the purpose of recognizing individuals whose lives symbolize the journey of Dr. Neil Dhalla. 

This esteemed award aims to honour individuals who, like Dr. Dhalla, embody vision, passion, and purpose in their endeavours. 

The award serves to continue Dr. Dhalla’s legacy for his dedication to making a positive impact in the healthcare and hospitality industry, and his commitment towards his philanthropic contributions. 

By celebrating recipients of this award, the Dhalla Group aims to inspire others to pursue excellence, embrace innovation, and create meaningful change in their respective fields.

“As we celebrate the 20th year anniversary of ANOKHI & South Asian Achievers it is an honour to have Jacob Arabo as the founder of the global jewellery & watch brand be the first award recipient of the Dr. Neil Dhalla Award of Excellence. Neil was a visionary, & an inspiration to many. The Award will serve to continue his legacy to inspire the next generation of leaders, and entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams through hard work, determination & drive. As Neil always said : “Ask for it. Believe it. Receive it.””

Dr. Ruby Dhalla

– Sister of Dr. Neil Dhalla 

ANOKHI EMERALD RUNWAY Presented By Dhalla Group Of Companies
June 16th | 7pm – 11pm | The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel

This Is A Showcase Of Seven Designers Featuring The Emerald Theme, Being Worn By Well-Known Personalities In Order To Spotlight The South Asian Fashion & Beauty Industries

Exclusive Canadian Premiere Of One Of The Most
Distinguished Fashion Designers In The World:

Naeem Khan
World-Renowned Fashion Designer
IG: @naeemkhannyc

“I’m grateful and honoured to be a part of the artistic Indian community in Canada.
Thank you ANOKHI for recognizing fashion as art.“

More Featured Designers:

Attending Personalities:
In Support Of Empowering South Asian Representation, Eight Of Today’s Noted Public Figures Will Walk The Runway

ANOKHI EMERALD BRUNCH Presented By Meridian Credit Union
June 17th, 2023 | 10am – 2pm | The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel

A Series Of Keynotes & Fireside Chats To Discuss Mental Health As It Relates To The Arts & Entertainment, Business, And Glamour Industries, With Well-Known Personalities & Experts Sharing Their Lived Experiences.

Fireside Chat #1: ‘Women In Arts & Entertainment’
Brought To You By Home Of Dentistry:

Karen David and Natasha Chandel will be sharing their journeys in entertainment as South Asian Canadian artists, who have broken the glass-ceiling in Hollywood. And how their culture has factored into there being a unique challenge that they have had to combat, and the mental health challenges they have had to face.

Fireside Chat #2: ‘Women In Business & Financial Confidence’
Brought To You By Aloe Accounting & Tax Professional Corporation:

Dilys D’Cruz and Dr. Ruby Dhalla will be be sharing some of the milestones throughout their professional journeys as women in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds respectively, as well as talk about what financial confidence and wealth management mean. The panelists will also be discussing the unique mental health lived experience of professional South Asian women, and the cultural implications therein.

Fireside Chat #3:
‘Women In The Competitive World Of Glamour’
Brought To You By Glow College Of Artistic Design:

Tamanna Roashan
#1 Beauty Educator In The World & Founder,
Dress Your Face, U.S.
IG: @dressyourface

Tamanna Roashan is a self-made millionaire. She has built a beauty empire from the ground up, and is the #1 independent beauty educator in the world. How she did it, the challenges she overcame as a South Asian woman, and balancing the work-life dynamic are just some of the things that she will be sharing, including tips on managing the mental health.

ANOKHI EMERALD BALL Presented By Dhalla Group Of Companies
June 17th, 2023 | 7pm – 1am | The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel

In Honor Of The Arts & Entertainment Industries Where We Will Be Honoring A Variety Of Musical Artists & DJs Playing Chart, Bollywood And Bhangra

#ANOKHI20 Is Thankful For Its Sponsors & Partners’ Support, Without Which, This Event Series Would Not Be Possible. We Encourage You To Visit Their Websites & Social Media As Companies That We Recommend You To Work With:

• EVENT HOST: Anokhi Life
• IN SUPPORT OF: Centre For Addiction & Mental Health
• VENUE & HOTEL PARTNER: The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel
• ANOKHI EMERALD RUNWAY & BALL PRESENTED BY: Dhalla Group Of Companies
• ANOKHI EMEALD BRUNCH PRESENTED BY: Meridian Credit Union
• TALENT SPONSOR: The Open Chest Confidence Academy
• PLATINUM SPONSOR: KFI The Indian Sauce Company
• GOLD SPONSOR: BioAro, Keek, Mantella Corporation, Rowenta
• GOLD SPONSOR/BROADCAST MEDIA PARTNER: Zee TV Canada HD
• SILVER SPONSOR: Rubicon Exotic, Shana Foods
• SILVER SPONSOR/RADIO PARTNER: Rukus Avenue Radio
• FRONT STAGE LOGISTICS & SHOW MANAGEMENT: Styleworthy
• FASHION SHOW MANAGEMENT: Femida Sidi
• BACKSTAGE MANAGEMENT, MODELS & FASHION CHOREOGRAPY: Toronto Fashion Academy
• DECOR PARTNER: Top Diamond Events & Party Rentals
• DECOR CONSULTING PARTNER: Chic Luxury Events
• BAR & FLOOR WRAPS SPONSOR: Paragon Designs
• AUDIO/VISUAL PARTNER: Empire Entertainment
• AWARD LOGO DESIGN & SHOW ANIMATIONS BY: Dan Filip Radu 3D Animation & Video Production
• MEDIA & PR: Media Works
• ANOKHI EMERALD BRUNCH FIRESIDE CHAT #1 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Home Of Dentistry
• ANOKHI EMERALD BRUNCH FIRESIDE CHAT #2 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Aloe Accounting & Tax Professional Corporation
• ANOKHI EMERALD BRUNCH FIRESIDE CHAT #3 BROUGHT TO YOU BY & MAKEUP ARTISTS SPONSOR: Glow College Of Artistic Design
• RAJ GIRN’S HAIR & MAKEUP PROVIDED BY: The Beauty Concept By Shirley Wu
• RAJ GIRN’S CLUTCHES PROVIDED BY: Clutcheet
• RAJ GIRN’S JEWELLERY PROVIDED BY: Banglez Jewelry
• HAIR SPONSOR: Prive Hair Gallery
• MAKEUP SPONSOR: Vasanti Cosmetics
• DEEJAY: Toronto DJ Academy, DJ Reshiv
• BRONZE SPONSOR: Blue Peacock Vodka, Five Rivers Whisky
• ANNIVERSARY CAKE PROVIDED BY: Kate Frasch
• PHOTO & VIDEO PARTNER: Nisarg Media Productions
• RED CARPET COVERAGE: Anokhi Uncensored, Getty Images
• ONLINE MEDIA PARTNER: Dissdash, GTA South Asian Media Network
• COMMUNITY PARTNER: Sapna Toronto

SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORS:

Anokhi Life, Clutcheet, East Boutique, KFI The Indian Sauce Company, Mubarak Clutches, Rowenta, Rubicon Exotic, Sahiba Fashions, Shana Foods, The Open Chest Confidence Academy

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About ANOKHI LIFE

ANOKHI LIFE (previously ANOKHI MEDIA) was founded in 2002 by its award-winning President and CEO Raj Girn, who had the vision of creating a one-stop multimedia resource to communicate and engage intimately with the global South Asian community to which she belongs, as well as provide a platform for relevant and penetrative connectivity between the community and the commercial world at large. With this as the central focus and mission statement, Raj and her team set forth to create a brand that would forge this vision into the mindshare of the community and market share of the client.

ANOKHI LIFE’s portfolio includes a robust online community with an online magazine blog, 2 video channels, a radio show, an annual awards show, a boutique event series, a weekly newsletter, and a global social media network. They have also garnered an extensive, long-term, multi-national client base due to their innovative strategies and pioneering initiatives. The brand has become North America’s premier “go to” information resource for all aspects associated with South Asian pop culture, lifestyle and entertainment, for the consumer, the media and the commercial sector.

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