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The Red Bull Air Race World Championship was a visual display unlike any other, delivering raw sporting drama set amidst an exciting landscape. This year, popular singer Amanat Ali and Actress / Model Mehreen Raheal, represented Pakistan at the event being held in Abu Dhabi on 26th and 27th March 2010. It is for the first time that Pakistani celebrities were invited to this grand and prestigious event. They mingled, not just with the world’s top pilots, but also with celebrities and media from around the globe.


 

Amanat & Mehreen at the Red Bull Air Race

Q&A with AMANAT ALI

Why did you agree to be a part of the Abu Dhabi Red Bull Air Race?

Speed always thrilled me and this entire event in itself is very exciting.

Have you ever performed in Abu Dhabi as a singer or was this your first time there?

I have performed in Abu Dhabi quite a few times. It’s a great place to shop and has great food


How does it make you feel to know you and Mehreen are the first Pakistani celebrities that have been invited to this mega-global event?

It’s always been a great honor to represent Pakistan at any level and platform and it has always made me very proud.


Are you an Air Race fan?

It’s an amazing sport and a great display of a combination of speed and control. I find it very exciting. Relaxing and meeting great people from around the world is the cherry on the cake!


What were you wearing at the two day event?

Something very casual and relaxed. "Sporty" might be the word for it.


Did you feel a great sense of responsibility on your shoulders having gone into the Red Bull Air Race as a top Pakistani musician, representing the entire music industry?

I represent my entire nation wherever I go and it’s a great feeling I never forget.


Any message to your fans?

It is my strongest belief that our nation has the best talent in every field, be it music or sports! We just need to realize this and work hard on it. Sky is the limit when you got wings!



 

Q&A with MEHREEN RAHEEL


What made you decide to agree to fly to Abu Dhabi for the Red Bull Air Race?

I wouldn’t have missed it for the world – come on! I feel really fortunate to have been chosen for this mega event.

What kind of an event was it and what was your exact role in the entire affair?

I feel Red Bull sponsored me as an Ambassador for Pakistan. I was there as a part of the crowd and atmosphere, having fun and flying high – literally!


How does it make you feel to know you and Amanat have been the first Pakistani celebrities invited to this mega-global event?

Very grateful and extremely happy.

Tell us about this exclusive Media Flight you were on at the Air Race - what was so special about it?

I was in an aircraft with a world renowned pilot, Sergio Pla, pulling god knows what kind of stunts in the air! I’ve got butterflies in my stomach, not to mention elephants running around, just thinking back to it. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I was a new woman when I landed back on earth.

Where exactly was this event being held in Abu Dhabi?

Near 18th Street and Hiltonia Beach in Abu Dhabi. The area is massive and extremely beautiful to look at.

What, or rather who, did you be wear at this two day event? [We just had to ask!]

Something swanky and sexy from my own wardrobe.

You represented the Pakistani fashion and film industry, [your film launch just took place a few days ago - congratulations!] - did you feel a great sense of responsibility on your shoulders going into the Red Bull Air Race as a representative for both these fraternities?

The responsibility was absolutely there and I acted it, but at the same time I had fun and was myself. My objective was to do whatever I could to make Pakistan shine, as we really need that right now.

Mehreen and Pilot Sergio

Peter Besenyei of Hungary celebrates his 3rd place on the podium with the Wings Team after the Red Bull Air Race day

 
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