Alia Bhatt at the Hope Gala in London. (politeness: mo_hotels)
New Delhi:
Alia Bhatt took center stage hosting the Hope Gala held in London on March 28, which aimed to raise money for underprivileged adolescents in India through the Salaam Bombay Foundation. The star-studded event included musician Harshdeep Kaur, director Gurinder Chadha and comedian Rohan Joshi. Various photos and videos of the event are circulating on social media. A glimpse of the gala was shared on Mandarin Oriental’s official page on Instagram, featuring Alia Bhatt in two different looks. The film opens with a glimpse of the elegantly decorated location before the actress is introduced in a beautiful maroon velvet dress adorned with diamond details. Topped off with a diamond necklace, Alia Bhatt looked beautiful as she mingled and posed with the guests.
In a quick wardrobe change, Alia Bhatt changed into an off-white embroidered lace saree for the evening festivities. With her dewy makeup and soft curls, she added danglers to take her ensemble to the next level. Alia Bhatt actively participated in the event and delivered a heartfelt speech, while musician Harshdeep Kaur captivated the audience with her soulful performance.
ALIA BHATT FOR GOOD GALA IN LONDON pic.twitter.com/Wn4IlXzkBA
— Alia Bhatt Files (@Aliafiles) March 29, 2024
What a doll she is#AliaBhattpic.twitter.com/BRMinWzQje
— A Vaishnavi (@AVaishnavi3) March 29, 2024
Director Gurinder Chadha shared a clip of Harshdeep Kaur’s soulful performance with the caption: “Amazing night for @salaambombay charity @harshdeepkaurmusic #aliabhatt.” The video showed Harshdeep Kaur mesmerizing the audience with her hit songs.
For the unversed, the Hope Gala is a charity event in support of the Salaam Bombay Foundation, a cause close to Alia Bhatt’s heart. According to news agency ANI, the foundation works tirelessly to empower vulnerable ‘at-risk children’ in Mumbai through after-school academies and school-based programs, boosting their self-confidence and commitment for a better future.