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Vin Diesel Comes To India; Gets Welcomed By Gang Of Desi Lady Royal Enfield Riders

Hollywood star Vin Diesel reached Mumbai this morning to promote his upcoming film ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ in India.

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He was accompanied by co-star Deepika Padukone and director D.J. Caruso.

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The trio is looking forward to two-day India trip full of fan interactions, a glitzy red carpet gala and a star-studded premiere.

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Upon arrival, there were plans in place to give Diesel a “splendid taste of India”. And that’s exactly what he got.

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As Diesel, with Deepika in tow arrived, ladies in red saris and yellow turbans welcomed them. To drive home the Indian theme, all the ladies were riding Royal Enfield motorcycles.

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The ladies then proceeded to apply ’tilak’ on Diesel’s forehead, as Maratha folk music performed by a group local musicians played in the background.

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Diesel then posed for photos before disappearing back into the airport from where he took the VIP exit and drove straight to St. Regis hotel where he is staying put.

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Later in the day, the trio will be addressing the media over a press conference, after which they will head to the High Street Phoenix, Courtyard to attend a crowd event.

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‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ is the third installment in the ‘xXx’ franchise after ‘xXx’ (2002) and ‘xXx: State of the Union’ (2005). Releasing on January 19,2017, the entertainer also stars Ruby Rose, Samuel L Jackson, Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa.

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