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million Indians in the United States.” diya Raas by AAPI’s own Garba King, Dr. fashion designer Ghazala Khan-choreo-
In her inaugural address, Dr. Swati Vi- Dhiren Buch with live music by Aradhana graphed Fashion Show by beautiful and
jay Kulkarni, Consul General of India in Music Group of Los Angeles was huge hit talented local artists was a treat to the
Atlanta, who is a career diplomat who holds among AAPI delegates. World renowned hearts and souls of all the participants.
is a Physician by profession, described the
a “Testament to the greatest growth story” AAPI honors Natwar and Ila Thakkar
Indian American Physician community as

of Indian Americans. Dr. Kulakarni while
emphasizing the role of physicians during of Roshni Productions
the pandemic, she praised their contribu-
tions and achievements. n July 3 and 4, the event organized
Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux
representing the 7th Congressional district by American Association of Phy-
of Georgia was introduced to the audience Osicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
by Dr. Sreeni Gangasani. Sharing her own also saw Bollywood entertainment and
popular faces from Indian cinema like
close association with the South Asian com- Suresh Wadkar and Pooja Batra were part
munity, Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux said, her of the event.
district is home to the largest South Asian AAPI honored Natwar and Ila Thak-
population in the South East. “I have so
many wonderful friends in this communi- kar of Roshni Productions by giving them
ty for many years I have had many friends a plaque and appreciating their contribu-
who are from South Asia,” she said. “I have tion to the community. Natwar Thakkar
has been bringing and promoting cultural
been in Washington for about 6 months events in unique formats for more than
and I have worked very hard to advocate (From left to right): Dr Sreeni Gangasani two decades in the US. One of their recent
on behalf of the South Asian Community.” (Convention Chair), Dr Sudhakar Jonnalagadda events included Bollywood’s current top
An exciting Bollywood Hungama Dhum (AAPI President), Mrs Ila Thakkar (Roshni
Dhama Dhum featured popular stars Ko- Productions), Natwar Thakkar (Roshni singer Arijit Singh’s live concert in USA
sha Pandya, Rex D’Souza and Shilpi Paul. Productions), Suresh Wadkar, Pooja Batra and and Canada. With Covid finally reced-
Talented artists Vidya Vox and Ravi Drums Raghu Lolabhattu (Convention Vice Chair) ing one can expect many such milestone
events from Roshni Productions’ portfolio.
led the cultural programs. Traditional Dan-

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