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Jetliners…first to roar into India Source:Island It’s a notable fact that the Jetliners, with Mignonne at the helm, were the first Sri Lankan group of musicians to take India by storm. And, they did it…not playing at pub-like venues, but at the Taj Mahal Hotel, in Bombay, and it wasn’t just a couple of gigs but, initially, for six months, and, eventually, covering five years, at this prestigious hotel. In fact, it was the Jetliners who launched the ‘Blow Up’ discotheque at the Taj Mahal Hotel, and this particular venue drew large crowds, almost every night, with queues forming long before opening hours. Performing at the world-renowned Taj Mahal, the Jetliners provided the music for several important weddings, held at the hotel, and the members also had the opportunity of meeting and greeting some of India’s top celebrities, who patronised the hotel on a regular basis. They even met up ...