Writer Hanif Kureishi leads the shortlist for Asian role model awards

 
Role model: Hanif Kureishi (Picture: Rebecca Reid)
Josh Pettitt5 September 2014

Writer Hanif Kureishi and acclaimed music producer Naughty Boy are among the “remarkable role models” heading a shortlist for awards recognising Asian talent in the UK.

The pair will compete for the media, arts and culture prize at the Asian Achievers Awards on September 19 at Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair.

Kureishi, whose work includes The Buddha Of Suburbia and the screenplay of My Beautiful Launderette, is considered one of the best writers of his generation.

Thirty years his junior, DJ Naughty Boy, aka Shahid Khan, has worked with the likes of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Sam Smith

Nominated for business person of the year are Mahmud Kamani, whose family is behind clothing company Boohoo.com, and Bollywood film production boss Kishore Lulla. Pioneering footballer Paran Singh, who has played for West Ham and Watford, is shortlisted for sports personality of the year for setting up the PS14 coaching programme and mentoring young people.

He is nominated alongside Swansea City defender Neil Taylor and football coach and FA tutor Manisha Tailor.

Chandrakant Babubhai Patel, editor of the ABPL group which is hosting the awards, said: “We’re so impressed with the quality of this year’s list and would like to thank everyone who nominated. The awards prides itself on showcasing remarkable people and role models. This year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest yet and we are incredibly excited.”

Since launching 14 years ago, the awards have raised millions for good causes. This year’s chosen charity is the Cherie Blair Foundation, which helps women around the world develop their confidence and abilities.

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