Knowledge is Power: Nanubhai's Celebrity Gala for Education
By Indy Rishi Sekhon
May 26, 2010

Kirsten Hill, Raj Shah and Lyndi Milton
New York City: Nanubhai Education Foundation Second Annual Gala held on May 21, 2010 at the Chelsea Art Museum.
A sunny day welcomed a gala, celebrities, fundraising for a great cause, gorgeous outfits, and art: all in one place. Located on the Hudson River, the Chelsea Art Museum was perfect for the occasion. The Nanubhai Education Foundation was created in 2004 to help provide equal access to education for children in poor rural areas. Nanubhai sends fellows and teachers to India where they spend time teaching children and adults in villages. One of the primary goals of the Foundation is to lay down an infrastructure that villagers can follow long after Nanubhai leaves.
Some heartfelt speeches during the Gala included Kirsten Hill, the India Program Director and Cat Biddle, the Executive Director. They were both very passionate about Nanubhai and their experiences helping children in India. During their speech, a wonderful slideshow displayed pictures of their students and events that they experienced while working in Gujarat.
Sprinkled across the floor were an assortment of celebrities and public figures. Among them was American Idol’s Anoop Desai, who put on a great performance later in the evening. Melanie Kannokada, former Miss India and "Bicycle Bride" actress joined the beautiful Bollywood Hero actress Pooja Kumar to support the foundation. Janina Gavankar dropped by to exclaim her admiration and support of Nanubhai.
Indrani, a celebrity photographer, was among the stars that donated to the silent auction. Of the many exciting prizes donated to the auction, one was a ride in a fighter jet with Raj Shah, the Founder and President of Nanubhai. Raj’s hard work and dedication has been critical to the foundation’s success. Manu Narayan of Bombay Dreams donated voice lessons, and there were many other items that were donated in support of Nanubhai.
During the evening hour, infin8 Dance and AATMA Performing Arts presented incredible dance exhibitions in the middle of the art gallery. The art displays on the wall were also quite interesting. There were robotics and surrealistic video montages. The gala was replete with several bars and dining for guests. The Nanubhai Education Foundation had organized a terrific Second Annual Gala and raised awareness and donations for a worthy cause.
If you would like to donate or get involved with Nanubhai, please visit http://www.nanubhai.org/ or email: [email protected]
A sunny day welcomed a gala, celebrities, fundraising for a great cause, gorgeous outfits, and art: all in one place. Located on the Hudson River, the Chelsea Art Museum was perfect for the occasion. The Nanubhai Education Foundation was created in 2004 to help provide equal access to education for children in poor rural areas. Nanubhai sends fellows and teachers to India where they spend time teaching children and adults in villages. One of the primary goals of the Foundation is to lay down an infrastructure that villagers can follow long after Nanubhai leaves.
Some heartfelt speeches during the Gala included Kirsten Hill, the India Program Director and Cat Biddle, the Executive Director. They were both very passionate about Nanubhai and their experiences helping children in India. During their speech, a wonderful slideshow displayed pictures of their students and events that they experienced while working in Gujarat.
Sprinkled across the floor were an assortment of celebrities and public figures. Among them was American Idol’s Anoop Desai, who put on a great performance later in the evening. Melanie Kannokada, former Miss India and "Bicycle Bride" actress joined the beautiful Bollywood Hero actress Pooja Kumar to support the foundation. Janina Gavankar dropped by to exclaim her admiration and support of Nanubhai.
Indrani, a celebrity photographer, was among the stars that donated to the silent auction. Of the many exciting prizes donated to the auction, one was a ride in a fighter jet with Raj Shah, the Founder and President of Nanubhai. Raj’s hard work and dedication has been critical to the foundation’s success. Manu Narayan of Bombay Dreams donated voice lessons, and there were many other items that were donated in support of Nanubhai.
During the evening hour, infin8 Dance and AATMA Performing Arts presented incredible dance exhibitions in the middle of the art gallery. The art displays on the wall were also quite interesting. There were robotics and surrealistic video montages. The gala was replete with several bars and dining for guests. The Nanubhai Education Foundation had organized a terrific Second Annual Gala and raised awareness and donations for a worthy cause.
If you would like to donate or get involved with Nanubhai, please visit http://www.nanubhai.org/ or email: [email protected]