John, Hema to host Peta's 10th anniversary bash

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Actors John Abraham, Raveena Thadani, Hema Malini and ace photographer Atul Kasbekar will host the 10th anniversary celebrations of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) here Friday.

'It is largely thanks to our celebrity friends and the countless people they have influenced that PETA India has been able to accomplish so much for animals over the past 10 years', PETA Founder Ingrid E. Newkirk said in a statement.

To be held at the Trident Hotel at Bandra kurla Complex, the gala will also have recorded video appearances by former 'Baywatch' actress Pamela Anderson and Canadian rocker Bryan Adams.

Actor Shahid Kapoor will be presented with PETA Asia's sexiest vegetarian award at the gala.

Other guests expected at the event include Rahul Dev, Celina Jaitly, Amisha Patel and Jackie Shroff.