Gala evening included musical performances by IFAB Award-winning singers and youth talent invited by IRFAN ALI of Sa Re Ga Ma fame
Our Bureau
Plainsboro, NJ
Jewel of India hosted its second Annual Doctors Day Celebration on April 1 at Jhopri Restaurant in Plainsboro, New Jersey. The Red-Carpet Gala evening included musical performances by IFAB Award-winning singers and youth talent invited by IRFAN ALI of Sa Re Ga Ma fame. A sumptuous dinner buffet was served by Jhopri Restaurant.
The highlight of the event was recognition of five frontline heroes who have made a difference to the society. The Five Awardees have dedicated their lives all year along to support and well-being of community members and their families.
Dr Akshata Kamath is an anesthesiologist in Bayhealth Dover, Delaware, supporting a Charity at Vivekananda Public School in Hyderabad which provides free education to underprivileged kids.
Dr Umar Farooq, who has been awarded Physician of the Year 2022 by Jefferson Health System, has private practice in Bensalem, PA, for more than 20 years.
Dr Rajan Gupta, who is a pain specialist in New Jersey, is involved in a nonprofit NJ company REINVENT LIFE for underprivileged people.
Venkat Krishnan is a Biomedical Engineer who was in Engineering Innovation marketing and has set up global centers.
Lastly, Nayana Bhatt is a Medical Technologist in Hackensack Meridian Hospital who says she is blessed to serve patients.
All the award winners spoke about their contribution to the society. Dr Kamath praised IFAB for such a unique concept and recognition and Dr Umar Farooq expressed his interest in hosting the event in coming years. The Organizers Juhi and Anil Jagiasi stated that doctors dedicate their lives for others and so on the National Doctors Day it’s our chance to give back. All in all, it was an entertaining night with great food, music and ended with awarding deserving FRONTLINE HEROES.
