From mint-condition iPod to 1st Apple computer, how fans welcomed Tim Cook & Apple BKC store in Mumbai
Many visitors queued up from Monday night for Apple BKC store opening on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of CEO Tim Cook. Fans also wore T-shirts in the style favoured by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
By ET Online |
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The opening of Apple BKC store was made all the more special with the attendance of Apple's Chief Executive, Tim Cook, who inaugurated the first retail store run in India.
As Apple finally opened the doors to its first store in India on Tuesday, hundreds of people lined up to be the first ones. The day was made all the more special with the attendance of Apple's Chief Executive, Tim Cook, who inaugurated the first retail store run located in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).
Ahead of the opening, Cook took to Twitter to announce he is finally making his first visit to India in seven years. "Hello, Mumbai! We can’t wait to welcome our customers to the new Apple BKC tomorrow," Cook tweeted.
Of course, this was enough to inspire people to line-up outside the Apple Store. One of the people standing in the line is Purva Mehta, who waited in the long queue to meet the Apple CEO.
The 30-year-old, originally from Rajasthan, didn't want a selfie or small chit chat but instead had a very special thing planned. Mehta wanted Cook's signature on iPod Touch, perfectly in mint-condition and boxed. So he camped outside the Apple BKC store until the CEO showed up next morning to throw the gates open for the public.
"The fanboy inside me would not listen," Mehta told Reuters
Mehta bought the iPod Touch through eBay, and he managed to get Cook's signature on the device.
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Purva Mehta showing off his mint-condition iPod with Tim Cook's signature on it.Many visitors queued up from Monday night for the store opening on Tuesday, also wore T-shirts in the style favoured by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Some also had their hair cut in the shape of an Apple logo and one fan even brought a version of the first Apple computer launched in 1984, Reuters report said. Apoorv Rao, an Apple fan from Bangalore, sports a haircut depicting the Apple log.Sajid Moinuddin, a fan of Apple products, holds a Macintosh SE computer to get it signed by Apple CEO Tim Cook.Meanwhile, Cook also had the time of his life during his Mumbai visit. From bingeing on Mumbai's comfort food, Vada Pav, hanging out with Bollywood beauty to a private visit to India's richest family, Cook made sure his time in India was spent well.
Ahead of the grand opening of the Apple BKC store, Cook enjoyed street food with Madhuri Dixit Nene. Cook thanked Dixit for introducing him to his very first Vada Pav. "it was delicious," the Apple CEO said.
Thanks @madhuridixit for introducing me to my very first Vada Pav — it was delicious! https://t.co/Th40jqAEGa
A Starry Affair! Shilpa, Rahman, Madhuri & Raveena Grace Apple's Private BKC Store Launch
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On Monday, tech giant Apple launched its first retail store in Mumbai.
On Monday, tech giant Apple launched its first retail store in Mumbai.
For the private pre-Apple store opening party, actress Madhuri Dixit-Nene and her cardiologist-husband Dr Shriram Nene had a fun time with Apple CEO Tim Cook. The trio even posed for a happy picture at the party.
For the private pre-Apple store opening party, actress Madhuri Dixit-Nene and her cardiologist-husband Dr Shriram Nene had a fun time with Apple CEO Tim Cook. The trio even posed for a happy picture ..
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The party was attended by rapper Badshah and actor Shahid Kapoor. While the singer-rapper opted for a multi-coloured printed shirt, Kapoor kept it simple in a purple tartan shirt.
The party was attended by rapper Badshah and actor Shahid Kapoor. While the singer-rapper opted for a multi-coloured printed shirt, Kapoor kept it simple in a purple tartan shirt.
The makers of the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers', producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves, also marked their attendance at the party. They met AR Rahman and Tim Cook before getting the party started.
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Actress Mouni Roy, who was accompanied by her businessman-husband Suraj Nambiar, also attended the event and met Tim Cook at the party.
Actress Mouni Roy, who was accompanied by her businessman-husband Suraj Nambiar, also attended the event and met Tim Cook at the party.
Mouni Roy also shared pictures with Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Sonali Bendre, Madhuri Dixit-Nene and AR Rahman at the party.
Mouni Roy also shared pictures with Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Sonali Bendre, Madhuri Dixit-Nene and AR Rahman at the party.
Former cricketers Anil Kumble and Nilesh M Kulkarni also had their special moment with Tim Cook. Kumble took to social media to share the happy picture on Twitter.
Former cricketers Anil Kumble and Nilesh M Kulkarni also had their special moment with Tim Cook. Kumble took to social media to share the happy picture on Twitter.
Actress Raveena Tandon took her son Ranbir Thadani to the private Apple party before the grand opening. She opted for a chic black shirt with baggy gold pants for the evening.
Actress Raveena Tandon took her son Ranbir Thadani to the private Apple party before the grand opening. She opted for a chic black shirt with baggy gold pants for the evening.
Raveena Tandon took to social media to share a number of pictures with actresses Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha and Sonali Bendre at the fun night. The actresses posed with pouts for the selfies.
Raveena Tandon took to social media to share a number of pictures with actresses Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha and Sonali Bendre at the fun night. The actresses posed with pouts for the selfies.
The event was also attended by YouTuber-turned-actresses Prajakta Koli and Mithila Palkar. The duo were joined by YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam and musical composer Yashraj Mukhate.
The event was also attended by YouTuber-turned-actresses Prajakta Koli and Mithila Palkar. The duo were joined by YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam and musical composer Yashraj Mukhate.
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