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Special Award for International Achievement Mr. Som Mandal Som Mandal is the Managing Partner of Fox Mandal Little. Som’s area of expertise primarily lies in Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law and Project Finance. He has been rated by Legal 500 as a renowned Individual Lawyer for Corporate and M&A and he has also been nominated by Chambers Global, a famous law publication, as a leading individual in Project Finance. His work which has an international dimension, is consistently dealt with notable legal expertise and should be recognised through this award.
Media Company of the Year Ms Sheena Bhattessa – ITSPR Sheena Bhattessa is an accomplished actress and works in Public Relations. She started her training in performing arts at the age of 4 and after studying Business Management with Law at King's College, London, moved to New York to continue her training. Sheena is now the Managing Director or ITS PR, providing key PR services. Her exceptional achievements making such an established name for herself and her company within such a short space of time beckons this award especially for her.
Restaurant of the Year Moti Mahal Moti Mahal is one of London’s top gastronomic Indian Restaurants, with Harden’s London Restaurant Guide 2010 calling it ‘classy contemporary Indian’. It has also been one of the pioneers of Indian restaurants in London for adopting the use of ‘Thatee Grill’ - a hallmark of Indian rural cooking. With its bold flavours and original cooking techniques, Moti Mahal has become a favourite amongst London’s diners. Its culinary excellency and incredible popularity makes it appropriate to receive this award.
Asian Broadcaster of the Year Mr. Dhruv Gadhvi Dhruv Gadhvi began working as a part time anchor at Zee TV before going on to produce and direct his own community show, Out & About which has been running successfully ever since. Dhruv has also launched his own production house DGTV, producing and directing many shows for Zee Network including music and entertainment as well as interviewing celebrities and politicians. His work for the asian community and bringing the mainstream into the Asian community and vicer versa should be celebrated as we continue to cherish the diversity of Britain.
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Asian Voice & Gujarat Samachar 2010