Alia Bhatt hosts first charity event “Hope Gala”for Salaam Bombay Foundation in London
Alia Bhatt hosts first charity event “Hope Gala”for Salaam Bombay Foundation in London
In a bid to help the Salaam Bombay Foundation, actress Alia Bhatt hosted her first charity event, Hope Gala, in London.
At the event, Alia raised funds for underprivileged adolescents in India. In a statement, Alia revealed that she feels happy to have played a small part in helping these children reshape their narratives. F
Nonetheless, holding the
“Hope Gala” at such a prestigious venue is a genuine privilege, as she has always been a fan of Mandarin Oriental’s exceptional hospitality.
The actress further went on to add that, today, Saturday, 30 March, marks just the commencement of our efforts and with the support of our generous contributors, she is confident they will make significant strides in empowering future generations.”
The guests alongside Alia included actress-model Poppy Delevingne, director Gurinder Chadha, Natasha Poonawalla of Serum Institute of India, among many others.
The evening saw performances by Indian singer Harshdeep Kaur, Usha Jey, the innovator behind Hybrid Bharatham, and the Yehudi Menuhin School Quartet. It also saw a conversation between Alia and comedian Rohan Joshi.
Attendees were treated to a culinary experience inspired by the best of Indian and British cuisines, created by Michelin-star chefs Vineet Bhatia and Jason Atherton, as well as dishes from Chef Francisco Hernandez, Executive Chef at the hotel.
Alia further went on to add that hosting her inaugural charity gala in collaboration with the Salaam Bombay Foundation and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has been an incredible experience. She has long admired Padmini Sekhsaria’s unwavering dedication to uplifting at-risk youth in India’s slums, offering them hope and opportunity.
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