Four teenagers — (L-R) Anushka Prakash (19), Arjun Prakash (17), Samara Mehta Vyas (17) and Mehr Nadir Babaycon (13) — organised a musical fundraiser, ‘Music for a Cause’, which was held at The Glenburn Penthouse on January 11
Amit DattaThe funds raised through their musical talents will be directed towards the development of the Debanjan Share Girls’ Academy, run by the Debanjan Sen Foundation in Kalimpong
Amit DattaWith Samara (left) and Mehr (right) on the vocals, Anushka on the keys and Arjun on the drums, the musical evening had a great line-up of western songs like ‘Yellow’ by Coldplay, ‘Stand By Me’ by Ben E. King, ‘Love of my life’ by Queen and more
Amit DattaIntroducing the cause and the academy to the audience, philanthropist Ratan Postwalla said, “The academy by Debanjan Sen Foundation spends about Rs 10 lakhs a year for these talented girls with the support of various donors. But running a residential academy with 20-25 girls is challenging and continuous support is crucial”
Amit Datta