Mira Nair goes Desi at 'Queen of Katwe' Los Angeles premiere!
The Los Angeles premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” took place Tuesday evening at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Stars David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, Madina Nalwanga, director Mira Nair and the real life stars were welcomed by hundreds of fans lined up along Hollywood Blvd, while inside the theater the film was enthusiastically received by a packed house.
David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o arrive at the U.S. premiere of DisneyÕs ÒQueen of KatweÓ at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita NyongÕo and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens in U.S. theaters in limited release on September 23, expanding wide September 30, 2016…(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)HOLLYWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Director Mira Nair, actors Madina Nalwanga, Lupita Nyong’o and Martin Kabanza arrive at the U.S. premiere of Disneys Queen of Katwe at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyongo and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens in U.S. theaters in limited release on September 23, expanding wide September 30, 2016. On September 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Mira Nair; Madina Nalwanga; Lupita Nyong’o; Martin KabanzaLupita Nyong’o arrives at the U.S. premiere of DisneyÕs ÒQueen of KatweÓ at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita NyongÕo and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens in U.S. theaters in limited release on September 23, expanding wide September 30, 2016…(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)Madina Nalwanga and Martin Kabanza arrive at the U.S. premiere of DisneyÕs ÒQueen of KatweÓ at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita NyongÕo and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens in U.S. theaters in limited release on September 23, expanding wide September 30, 2016…(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)HOLLYWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Chess Coach and Director of Sports Outreach in Uganda, Robert Katende, Ugandan national chess champion Phiona Mutesi, Director Mira Nair, actors Madina Nalwanga, Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo and Martin Kabanza arrive at the U.S. premiere of Disneys Queen of Katwe at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyongo and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens in U.S. theaters in limited release on September 23, expanding wide September 30, 2016. On September 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Robert Katende; Phiona Mutesi; Mira Nair; Madina Nalwanga; Lupita Nyong’o; David Oyelowo; Martin KabanzaRobert Katende and Phiona Mutesi arrive at the U.S. premiere of Disney’s Queen of Katwe at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyongo and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens in U.S. theaters in limited release on September 23, expanding wide September 30, 2016…(Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)
Mira Nair revealed a completely desi side. Mira wore not a fancy gown but a beautiful salwar kameez.The filmmaker dazzled the crowd in her desi avatar
“Queen of Katwe” is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and opens in India on 7th October,2016.
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