Ali Zafar, Abhishek Bachchan teach Matthew McConaughey how to thumka

Pakistani singer showed Hollywood actor how to shake it while he performed at The Global Education and Skills Forum


Entertainment Desk March 14, 2016
There is always time for selfies. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/ALI ZAFAR

When noted celebrities from all over the world gather, among other things, there’s always a moment for selfies and dancing. And that is exactly what happened when Ali Zafar, Abhishek Bachchan, Matthew McConaughey and Salma Hayek met in Dubai for The Global Education and Skills Forum event.

The celebrities, including Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra, were in attendance at the gala hosted by the leading education event to celebrate the movement ‘Girl Rising’.

Ali Zafar, who is part of the cause, was asked to perform at the event, and he made the crowd sway.

Ali took to Facebook to share the prestigious moment with his fans.

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Palestinian wins global teachers' award for valuing play

But that was not it. Along with Abhishek Bachchan, Ali Zafar even taught Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey how to shake it. Let's get some thumkas going, guys.

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Here Matthew tries to shake it with Parineeti while Ali sings Bollywood tunes.

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Here's what was happening backstage. Too many stars to handle. This selfie shines bright like a diamond.

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Everybody wants to be part of Ali's selfie.

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Ali Zafar's smile says it all.

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The boys indulging in serious talk before Ali hit the stage for his performance.

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Look who photobombed Parineeti's picture!

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Even the singer's beautiful wife was tempted to take a solo picture with the gorgeous actor.

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Ladies, step aside. Akshay Kumar's selfie with co-host Salma Hayek is enough to make any man jealous.

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How dazzling do these stars look?

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Housefull boys slaying it at the event.

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Abhishek shared the stage with Matthew.

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While Akshay shared it with Salma.

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A Palestinian school teacher won a $1 million education award on Sunday to applause from world leaders for helping children to learn through play.

Hanan Al Hroub, who teaches at the Samiha Khalil High School in the West Bank Palestinian city of Al-Bireh, was presented with the award in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Global Teacher Prize went to Palestinian teacher Hanan Al Hroub.

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Leaders, including Pope Francis, Britain’s Prince William, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, US Vice President Joe Biden and former US President Bill Clinton recorded messages for the ceremony.

Here is the winner with her coveted award.

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Hollywood actor Salma congratulated Hanan on her win with a hug.

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The Global Teacher Prize was set up by the not-for-profit Varkey Foundation after a 2013 survey found the profession’s status had been declining.

COMMENTS (3)

Ujala Ali Khan | 8 years ago | Reply Qasim Khan sahab, I shook hands with Matthew and washed them right after I got home. Don't believe everything you read. More importantly, don't be a douche.
Korn | 8 years ago | Reply Thanks to being a part of Bollywood, Ali Zafar got to mingle with Hollywood stars.
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