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Jassi Parmar (Desi Junction), Vinita Gulabani (Past President), Rita Shah (First Lady), Richa
Chand (President), Sunil Shah (Founder Chairman), Consul General Somnath Ghosh, Congress- Rita Shah (First Lady), Kashish Rajput (Bollywood Celebrity),
man Raja Krishnamoorthi, Neil Khot (Vice Chairman), Keerthi Ravoori (Advisory Board). Sunil Shah (Founder Chairman), Shibani Kashyap (Celebrity/Singer).

supporters and community contrib- Gill and the entire FIA leadership
utors whose service and generosity and volunteer team, helped ensure
have strengthened the organization the smooth and successful celebration
and its mission. Banquet Chair- of this milestone event. Desi Junction
man Ajeet Singh, Event Chairman provided valuable support with pro-
Murugesh Kasilingam and Event gram execution and emceeing, while
Co-Chairman Vinoz Chanamolu pro- Shree Caterers delighted guests with
vided important leadership in plan- an excellent selection of food.
ning and executing the celebration. The entertainment program add-
Special appreciation was extend- ed another dimension to the festivi-
ed to Vishal Thakkar for providing ho- ties, featuring renowned Bollywood
tel accommodations and sponsorship, artists Shibani Kashyap, Kashish Ra-
as well as FIA Advisory board mem- jput and Razin, along with a special
bers honored were Pinky and Dinesh Garba performance by Tirath and a
Thakkar, Dr. Harjinder Khaira, Hap- great FIA Singer Supriya Nair. To-
py Singh, Manish Gandhi, Orochem gether with the cultural performers,
President Dr. Anil & Dr. Asha Keerthi Ravoori (Advisory Board), Vinita Gulabani (Past President), Richa Chand (Presi- FIA talent and fashion-show partic-
Oroskar, Anil Loomba of HMSI, Dr. dent), Lakhvir Sahota (Advisory Board), Sunil Shah (Founder Chairman), Dr Harjinder Khaira ipants, the artists kept the audience
Bhupinder Beri, Brij Sharma of Pow- engaged and energized throughout
erVolt, Yogi Bhardwaj, Shargio Patel, (Advisory Board), Melissa Bean (Future Congresswoman), Laura Murphy (State Senator), Altaf the celebration.
Syed Hussaini with Standard Home Bukhari (President), Jassi Parmar (Desi Junction). Throughout the event, FIA em-
care and Dr. Arun Narang. FIA also phasized that the occasion represent-
recognized the collective efforts of its ed far more than the commemoration
Advisory Board, Executive Board, di- of two anniversaries. It was a cele-
rectors, volunteers, sponsors, vendors bration of shared democratic values,
and performers. cultural heritage, community service
The landmark celebration was and the enduring bonds connecting
the culmination of approximately five the Indian American community with
months of extensive planning and both India and the United States.
teamwork. Neither heavy rain nor un- Founder and Chairman Sunil
favorable weather could dampen the Shah summarized the spirit of the his-
spirit of the FIA team. With remark- toric gathering by describing the cele-
able tenacity, teamwork and dedica- bration as “a statement of who we are,
tion, the FIA Rockstars rose above what we cherish, and how beautifully
every challenge and delivered one of we blend our heritage with the com-
the organization’s most memorable munity we call home.”
celebrations—turning a rain-soaked FIA expressed its heartfelt grati-
day into a historic milestone honoring tude to everyone who contributed to
America’s 250th anniversary and In- the success of this landmark celebra-
dia’s 80th Independence Day. tion and reaffirmed its commitment
FIA General Secretary Kamlesh Jassi Parmar (Desi Junction), Altaf Bukhari (President), Ajeet Singh (Advisory Board), Muru- to continuing meaningful programs
Kapoor played a key role in coordi- gesh Kasilingam (Vice President), Sunil Shah (Founder Chairman), Richa Chand (President). that celebrate heritage, encourage
nating invitations, registration, table community service and bring people
seating, event supplies and event fly- ship efforts, vendor coordination and cluding the design and preparation of together.
ers. Vice President of Sponsorship overall event planning, while Shivam the FIA Souvenir Book. Their efforts, “Two nations. Two historic mile-
Dr. Radhika Chimata made signifi- Vishwanathan provided valuable together with Joint Secretary Dinesh stones. One beautiful celebration of
cant contributions through sponsor- technology and digital support, in- Kapoor, FIA Director Dharmender freedom, friendship and unity.”

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