Overview

• Crowds have begun gathering on Soho Road with a stage and red carpet set up ahead of the actor’s appearance, according to a live report from the scene.
• Soho Road is scheduled to shut from 1pm to 4pm between Rookery Road and Boulton Road for the launch event.
• Malabar’s invitation lists a 2pm inauguration at 351-359 Soho Road, with Kareena Kapoor Khan expected to cut the ribbon and appear on the street stage.
• Organisers anticipate thousands of attendees and urge public transport use, with pay car parks signposted on Waverhill Road, Boulton Road, Baker Street and Star Park.
• The Birmingham showroom follows recent Malabar openings in East London’s Green Street, Leicester’s Belgrave Road and Southall’s The Broadway.