Lionel Richie arrives for Mallya's birthday bash Panaji: Internationally acclaimed singer Lionel Richie flew in to Goa on the private jet of United Breweries group chairman Vijay Mallya Friday night.
Immediately after his arrival at Dabolim airport, the singer was driven to a hotel in the northern coastal belt of Goa. Richie is in Goa to attend Mallya's 50th birthday party to be held at a picturesque beach location here Sunday. Although United Breweries officials coordinating the event refrained from saying whether Richie would perform at the party, indications are that the Grammy and Oscar-winning artiste will. Richie is accompanied by a team of musicians and technicians. The high profile event, to be attended by Bollywood stars, business tycoons and politicians, will be held under tight security. A senior police official said such an event automatically warranted security arrangements of the highest order, particularly in view of an alert on a possible Bali-type terrorist attack. The venue for the party - Mallya's Kingfisher Villa - is located on Candolim beach and leads into the Arabian Sea. The marine cell of Goa Police will patrol nearby waters, the official said. newkerala.com - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------