She's a long way from Walford! Former EastEnder Preeya Kalidas stuns in a backless black evening gown at The Asian Awards 2013
By HANNA FLINT
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She may not be the most high-profile guest at The Asian Awards 2013, but Preeya Kalidas deserved the most attention.
The former EastEnders actress arrived in elegant fashion, wearing a floor-length black evening gown that showed off her slim back.
With her lips rouged with scarlet lipstick, and her long hair curled into vintage waves, if there was an award for most stylish, Preeya's name would be all over it.
Beautiful: Preeya Kalidas arrives at the Asian Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London
Preeya, 32, was joined at the event by Hollywood legend Sir Ben Kingsley.
Born Krishna Pandit Bhanji, the Oscar-winning actor arrived in a shiny blue suit with a stylish red and black tie on Tuesday evening.
Sir Ben, who played Ghandi in the critically acclaimed film biopic, returns to movie screens in the next few weeks in the latest Iron Man installment as the villain, The Mandarin.
Sultry: The actress and singer showed off her slim back in the elegant gown
Dapper: Sir Ben Kingsley arrived in a shiny blue suit with an ombre red and black tie
Colourful: Nina Wadia and Sonique bring some vibrancy to the event in blue and pink gowns
Adding some traditional colour to proceedings, Nina Wadia arrived in a Royal blue and gold dress, while Sonique opted for a hot pink off the shoulder number.
Elen Rivas and Emma Noble did their best Oscar impression, wearing full-length gold gowns.
Peter Andre wore RayBan sunglasses with his tux, despite the fact the event is held entirely inside.
Golden: Elen Rivas and Emma Noble go for light metallic at the Asian Awards
Bit bright? Peter Andre arrives wearing RayBan sunglasses despite the fact he'll be spending the evening inside
Classic: Mitch Winehouse and his wife Jane show some old school style at the event at Grosvenor House Hotel
Modern classic: Colin Jackson wore a stood out in a grey blazer on the red carpet
The 40-year old brought family members along to the event, while his 23-year old girlfriend Emily McDonagh continues her studies.
Mitch Winehouse and his wife Jane arrived in classic style, with the former taxi driver in a traditional tuxedo and his other half looking elegant in a monochrome dress coat and yellow bow detail heels.
Meanwhile Colin Jackson went for a slightly more modern look in a grey tuxedo jacket over a white shirt and black trousers.
Respect: Priness Michael of Kent wears a traditional Asian outfit to the Awards ceremony
What a mix: Sir Ben Kingsley chats to Princess Michael of Kent and George Osbourne
Titles: Sir Ben and Princess Michael share a similar decoration, so no doubt got on like a house on fire
In it's third year, the Awards celebrates those talented and ground-breaking individuals from the Asian community.
Adding a Royal presence to the night's events, Princess Michael of Kent arrived in elegant fashion.
Gorgeous in green: Beverley Knight looks stunning as she poses with her husband James O'Keefe
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