By Aryeman Raj
Smile Foundation, a national level development organization, showcased the 7th edition of
its fundraiser ‘Ramp for Champs’ today at Hotel Renaissance, Powai and it
was attended by the who’s who of the city. With a special focus on education
for the girl children, funds raised from Ramp for Champs will be utilized
through Smile Foundation’s national level programme - Mission Education.
India’s only
charity fashion event at national level, Ramp For Champs Mumbai edition had a robust line-up of
50 participating achievers and personalities from all walks of life. A number of responsible corporate had
also joined the event to celebrate the very best of fashion and creative
talent along with supporting a noble cause.
Speaking
on the occasion Mr. Neeraj Agarwal,
Executive Director, Corporate Communication, LIC India said, “How we care for
our children, protect their welfare and give them at least a fighting chance
for a brighter, fulfilling future reflects our attitude to society. This event
is a bridge to their aspirations and our willingness to support their cause. We
appreciate Smile Foundation’s service in bringing dignity, in a holistic way,
in the lives of innocent children and communities.”
The
event started with a very special performance by singers Abhiruchi Singh who
has dedicated a song “Udd Chali” to Smile Foundation’s girl child empowerment
initiative. Ace singer Divya Kumar and choreographer-actor Ganesh Acharya also
performed during the event captivating the crowd with their mesmerising
performances.
Huma
Qureshi who was the face of this initiative walked as the event Show Stopper. Speaking about this association Ms.Huma Qureshi
said, "I am extremely delighted to
associate with Smile Foundation to support the cause of girl child education. Ramp
for Champs is a wonderful opportunity for individuals like us to come
forward and sensitize more people to be the change they wish to see in the
world .66 million girls in India are waiting to be in school ,this event is a
humble step towards spreading smiles amongst a few of them . We come from a
world of glamour wherein being beautiful is extremely important. However, a
platform like Ramp for Champs makes us more responsible and purposeful which
all together makes us more beautiful humans".
Star
designers Archana Kochhar and Preety’s Designer
Hut extended their support to the cause by showcasing their special
collections not with the models but with their muses who were their celebrities
and high profile clients.
Ace-Couturier Archana
Kochhar who is also the Goodwill Ambassador for Girl Child Education with Smile
Foundation has great fellowship for fashion and is feasting her clients
through three operational prêt stores in Mumbai. Born in fashion hub of India,
Mumbai Archana Kochhar has diverse proficiency for designing and creating
excellent outfits. Her muses for the show had eminent personalities from all fields
like acting, singing, chefs, working woman to homemakers. Her power list
consisted of Huma Qureshi , Krishika Lulla ,Urvashi Sharma walked with her two
beautiful daughters Parinishta and
Samaira , Dimple Nahar , Shobha Lakhani, Ragini Khanna, Manara Handa,Rashmi
Desai, Nazneen Patel, Surbhi Jyoti,Aishwarya Sakhuja,Nataliya Kozhenova ,Teejay
Sidhu ,Tia Bajpai, Ekta Kaul ,Harshali Zine,Poornima , Bhoomi
Trivedi , Rajneesh Duggal , 4 Times Michelin Starred Chef Vikas Khanna ,
Mukesh Chabbra , Rahul Roy, Karan Tacker, Karanvir Bohra, Ameet Sareen, Divya Kumar, Gaurav Sethi and Sahil Anand.
Preety's Designhut, what started as a humble small scale business venture,
has today gradually evolved into an emerging empire of traditional attire.
Preety’s collection is inspired from the Mother Earth "Bhoomi"
- she is a perfect blend of heart and soul, at the birth of a child a
mother is borne, she with enchanting confidence and lives her life
surrounded by abundance and compassion. Her muses for this event were Tapsee
Pannu , VJ Andy , Bhumi Chawda , Anjali Ahuja, Tina Chopra, Charmi shah ,
Chahat Khanna, Chanchal Jain , Kavita Paudwal,
Rinku Dudani , Shibani Kashyap , Jharna savla ,Bobby khan with
wife, Tina Dutta , Simple Kaur , Shraddha
, Evelyn sharma and Mahaakshay Chakraborty who are the lead pair for the
upcoming film Ishqedarriyaan
.
The
event was successfully supported by various partners. This Ramp For Champs was
presented by LIC of India. Other
valuable partners were Nerolac, Colors,
Big Brother Foundation, Copperstone, The Renaissance Hotel, Truefitt &
Hills, Proton Communications, Chandrakala Sanap, Gaurav Sethi Photographer, Stardust
Magazine and Moryaas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd.
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