New Delhi: Not one to disappoint in the quirky requests department, international singer Akon who will be performing in Pune, Gurgaon and Bangalore this weekend, has quite a laundry list of bizarre demands.
When Bryan Adams toured India in February, the crew had asked for 100 white towels. Akon now has requested for 100 black ones.
The Senegalese singer has asked for his hotel room to be far away from elevators, ice machines, high traffic areas and the housekeeping room since he wants his environment to be as noise-free as possible.
A licensed massage therapist, massage table, massage chair and essential oils will also be made available to the singer to help him beat stress in between concerts.
Among other things, the singer has requested that his food be served in chaffing dishes covered with clear plastic wrap. He also wants a juicer and blender to make himself his own smoothies.
Strict instructions have been doled out that the crew, consisting of 22 people and three personal bodyguards, will not be served pork, Chinese or junk food. The singer's attire is entirely custom-made apparel in white.
Even though the singer won't be performing in Mumbai, he and his wife Rosina hope to take some time out to visit the city, go to the Gateway of India and even do a small ‘darshan’ in a open-top, double-decker bus.
The singer says that apart from Brazil, India is his favourite holiday destination.
Vendors at the famous Mangaldas cloth market in Mumbai have written to the singer's manager in the hope of striking a deal since the singer is launching a new clothing line.
Akon will try and play some football in between concerts. His own cousin plays for the Blackburn Rovers that is owned by Venky's, the title sponsor for the concerts in Gurgaon and Bangalore.
The singer will be performing in Gurgaon on his birthday and announced on Twitter that he has something special planned for his fans.
According to reports, Akon will usher in his birthday with several B-town biggies including Shah Rukh Khan. The singer has also worked with Khan on a single for the movie Ra.One. (Text: in.com)
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