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Photograph of Kamal Sharma inside Kamal's Video Palace in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Kamal Sharma, son of an Indian diplomat, grew up in Old Delhi, India, before moving to Vancouver, Canada in 1978, when his father got posted to the Indian Consulate. In 1979, Sharma got married, quit the University of British Columbia, and started managing a video store, called The Video King. While managing a video store, Sharma got a break in 1983, when he impressed a producer with his speaking ability and got a spot to do sports news for the World View Channel. From there, Sharma pitched a few show ideas pertaining to South Asian culture, which established him as a household name in the South Asian community. On December 1st, 1990 Sharma opened his video store, called Kamal's Video Palace (KVP). From hosting TV shows, to renting and selling Bollywood movies to presenting sold out concerts to thousands of people, Sharma has shared South Asian culture through entertainers, music, and Bollywood stars. Through his work, Sharma has helped thousands of people stay abreast of the latest entertainment out of Bollywood. With his experience behind him, Sharma founded KVP Entertainers & KVP Heritage, whose goal is to revive arts presentations from South Asia in B.C. Sharma and KVP Heritage have sponsored many community events and fundraisers, supported young people as well as up and coming future stars. In 2022, BC Achievement Foundation honoured Sharma with the Annual Community Award.
Kamal's Video Palace, opened December 1st, 1990, is a local establishment in Surrey that offers a wide selection of South Asian movies and TV shows for rental. The store became a focal point for the community and has attracted politicians, business leaders, and entertainment personalities alike.
Kamal Sharma, son of an Indian diplomat, grew up in Old Delhi, India, before moving to Vancouver, Canada in 1978, when his father got posted to the Indian Consulate. In 1979, Sharma got married, quit the University of British Columbia, and started managing a video store, called The Video King. While managing a video store, Sharma got a break in 1983, when he impressed a producer with his speaking ability and got a spot to do sports news for the World View Channel. From there, Sharma pitched a few show ideas pertaining to South Asian culture, which established him as a household name in the South Asian community. On December 1st, 1990 Sharma opened his video store, called Kamal's Video Palace (KVP). From hosting TV shows, to renting and selling Bollywood movies to presenting sold out concerts to thousands of people, Sharma has shared South Asian culture through entertainers, music, and Bollywood stars. Through his work, Sharma has helped thousands of people stay abreast of the latest entertainment out of Bollywood. With his experience behind him, Sharma founded KVP Entertainers & KVP Heritage, whose goal is to revive arts presentations from South Asia in B.C. Sharma and KVP Heritage have sponsored many community events and fundraisers, supported young people as well as up and coming future stars. In 2022, BC Achievement Foundation honoured Sharma with the Annual Community Award.
Kamal's Video Palace, opened December 1st, 1990, is a local establishment in Surrey that offers a wide selection of South Asian movies and TV shows for rental. The store became a focal point for the community and has attracted politicians, business leaders, and entertainment personalities alike.
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Photograph of Kamal Sharma inside Kamal's Video Palace in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Kamal Sharma, son of an Indian diplomat, grew up in Old Delhi, India, before moving to Vancouver, Canada in 1978, when his father got posted to the Indian Consulate. In 1979, Sharma got married, quit the University of British Columbia, and started managing a video store, called The Video King. While managing a video store, Sharma got a break in 1983, when he impressed a producer with his speaking ability and got a spot to do sports news for the World View Channel. From there, Sharma pitched a few show ideas pertaining to South Asian culture, which established him as a household name in the South Asian community. On December 1st, 1990 Sharma opened his video store, called Kamal's Video Palace (KVP). From hosting TV shows, to renting and selling Bollywood movies to presenting sold out concerts to thousands of people, Sharma has shared South Asian culture through entertainers, music, and Bollywood stars. Through his work, Sharma has helped thousands of people stay abreast of the latest entertainment out of Bollywood. With his experience behind him, Sharma founded KVP Entertainers & KVP Heritage, whose goal is to revive arts presentations from South Asia in B.C. Sharma and KVP Heritage have sponsored many community events and fundraisers, supported young people as well as up and coming future stars. In 2022, BC Achievement Foundation honoured Sharma with the Annual Community Award.
Kamal's Video Palace, opened December 1st, 1990, is a local establishment in Surrey that offers a wide selection of South Asian movies and TV shows for rental. The store became a focal point for the community and has attracted politicians, business leaders, and entertainment personalities alike.
Kamal Sharma, son of an Indian diplomat, grew up in Old Delhi, India, before moving to Vancouver, Canada in 1978, when his father got posted to the Indian Consulate. In 1979, Sharma got married, quit the University of British Columbia, and started managing a video store, called The Video King. While managing a video store, Sharma got a break in 1983, when he impressed a producer with his speaking ability and got a spot to do sports news for the World View Channel. From there, Sharma pitched a few show ideas pertaining to South Asian culture, which established him as a household name in the South Asian community. On December 1st, 1990 Sharma opened his video store, called Kamal's Video Palace (KVP). From hosting TV shows, to renting and selling Bollywood movies to presenting sold out concerts to thousands of people, Sharma has shared South Asian culture through entertainers, music, and Bollywood stars. Through his work, Sharma has helped thousands of people stay abreast of the latest entertainment out of Bollywood. With his experience behind him, Sharma founded KVP Entertainers & KVP Heritage, whose goal is to revive arts presentations from South Asia in B.C. Sharma and KVP Heritage have sponsored many community events and fundraisers, supported young people as well as up and coming future stars. In 2022, BC Achievement Foundation honoured Sharma with the Annual Community Award.
Kamal's Video Palace, opened December 1st, 1990, is a local establishment in Surrey that offers a wide selection of South Asian movies and TV shows for rental. The store became a focal point for the community and has attracted politicians, business leaders, and entertainment personalities alike.
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Photograph of shops representing the Punjabi Bazaar in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
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Photograph of shops, including Kamal's Video Palace, representing the Punjabi Bazaar in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Kamal's Video Palace is a video store opened on December 1st, 1990 by Kamal Sharma, a prominent media and entertainment personality in the South Asian community. Kamal's Video Palace (KVP) was the first fully computerized video store in the South Asian community. Owing to Sharma's popularity and the content in the store, KVP became a focal point for the community and attracted politicians, business leaders, and entertainment personalities alike.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
Kamal's Video Palace is a video store opened on December 1st, 1990 by Kamal Sharma, a prominent media and entertainment personality in the South Asian community. Kamal's Video Palace (KVP) was the first fully computerized video store in the South Asian community. Owing to Sharma's popularity and the content in the store, KVP became a focal point for the community and attracted politicians, business leaders, and entertainment personalities alike.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
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Photograph of the Punjabi Bazaar street sign in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
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Photograph of the Punjabi Bazaar street sign in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
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Photograph of the Punjabi Bazaar street sign in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
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Photograph of shops representing the Punjabi Bazaar in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
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Photograph of shops representing the Punjabi Bazaar in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
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Photograph of shops representing the Punjabi Bazaar in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.
The Punjabi Bazaar is an area in Surrey, located at the intersection of 93A Avenue and 120th Street, that is lined with South Asian grocery stores, restaurants, jewellery stores, and sweet shops.