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Over 300 Attend 2nd Annual “Chaitra Garba Night &

Bollywood Beats” Fundraiser Supporting Two Charities

OUR BUREAU & Della Jagad further strengthened
the evening’s impact.
Princeton, New Jersey
A major highlight of the pro-
ore than 300 music lovers gram was the electrifying Bollywood
and community supporters Beats segment by Foram Shah, along
Mgathered for the 2nd Annu- with a heartfelt tribute to legendary
al Chaitra Garba Night & Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle. The musical
Beats on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at journey featured a rich blend of clas-
Ember Premium Banquets in South sical, golden-era, and contemporary
Brunswick, New Jersey. The vibrant songs performed by Foram Shah and
evening raised more than $25,000 to Rakesh Patel, captivating the audi-
donate and provide awareness for ence throughout the night.
two meaningful causes: The National The celebration continued with
Children’s Cancer Society and The an energetic Chaitra Garba segment,
Food Bank Network of New Jersey. where guests enthusiastically partici-
The event was organized by the pated in traditional dance set to dy-
talented and versatile singer Foram namic rhythms. The evening conclud-
Shah through her nonprofit initiative, ed on a high note with lively dance
Foram Music, accompanied by her numbers and Bhangra, creating an
live musical band. The evening was atmosphere of joy and togetherness.
gracefully emceed by Dr. Tushar Pa- Foram Shah reaffirmed her com-
tel, who highlighted Foram Music’s mitment to preserving and promot-
mission of using music as a platform ing the foundation of Indian classical
for community service and cultural music, particularly among younger
enrichment. generations eager to learn and stay
Generous support from Rupen connected to their cultural roots.
and Hina Patel as the event spon- The event also featured profes-
sor, Dax Patel of Ember as Grand sional photography by Neeraj Gama-
Supporter. Additional contributions dia and expert sound engineering by
from Mukund Thaker of Arista Care, Nikul Shah, ensuring a seamless and
Smile for Om, Spine Nerve Joint high-quality audio-visual experience.
Institute, Smile Plus Dentistry, Dr. Guests enjoyed a delightful selection
Suresh & Darshana Modi, Rashmi of appetizers and dinner provided by
Kamdar, Nitin Khandwala, Dr. Pra- Ember Premium Banquets, making
nay Vaidya, Atish Shah, Sunil Nayak, the evening both entertaining and
Nayan Parikh, Atul Shah and Uttpal memorable.

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