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Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt took the center stage as the host of the Hope Gala held in London. This was an initiative to raise funds for underprivileged adolescents in India through the Salaam Bombay Foundation. Alia has been associated with the foundation for a couple of years.
The star-studded event celebrities like musician Harshdeep Kaur, director Gurinder Chadha, and comedian Rohan Joshi among others. A glimpse of the gala was shared by the official page of Mandarin Oriental on Instagram, featuring Alia Bhatt in two distinct looks. Alia donned a stunning maroon velvet gown adorned with diamante detailing. Accessorized with a diamond necklace, Alia Bhatt looked pretty as she mingled and posed with guests. She was also seen dressed in an elegant, laced saree. The charity event also had Alia crooning a few lines of her song ‘Ikk Kudi’ from the movie ‘Udta Punjab’ with singer Harshdeep Kaur.
Hope Gala is a charity event to support Salaam Bombay Foundation. The foundation works to empower vulnerable “at-risk” children in Mumbai through after-school academies and in-school programs, fostering their confidence and dedication for a brighter future.
