Lara to host maritime awards in Oct

dubai — This year’s Maritime Standard Awards will have more than a touch of Bollywood glitz and glamour, as it has been confirmed that actress, model and former Miss Universe, Lara Dutta, will host the event. The Maritime Standard Awards, which recognise excellence and achievement in the shipping, ports and related sectors, will take place on October 23 in Dubai,

TMS managing director, Trevor Pereira, says, “Lara is a true superstar and we are delighted that she has accepted our invitation to be Master of Ceremonies on the night. As she is the biggest personality we have had on stage since we launched the Awards three years ago, her presence will help take the event to a whole new level, generating a huge amount of international media exposure for our Awards winners and sponsors.”

Since being crowned Miss Universe in 2000, Lara has gone on to have an award winning and hugely successful career on the Bollywood movie scene, with a succession of box office hits that have made her a household name.