Kenton fundraiser pulls in £200k for Indian families with Bollywood star's help

BOLLYWOOD heartthrob Vivek Oberoi led a line-up of celebrities at a Kenton fundraiser that generated almost £200,000 to improve the lives of Indian villagers.
He was a headliner at Saturday's Gift Of Hope dinner in support of Food For Life Vrindavan, which helps women and children living in Uttar Pradesh by constructing schools, distribution food and providing health care.
Both Vivek and the organisation's founder Rupa Raghunath gave a speeches about the work of the charity to the diners at the gala held at the Kadwa Patidar Centre in Kenmore Avenue, Kenton.
Others to grace the stage for performances included 'Eastenders' star Nitin Ganatra, musician Nirag Chag, singer Navin Kundra and comedian Neal De'Souza.
Afterwards the Hindu actor said: "This was a memorable event with some great acts. "I truly believe in the work that Food For Life Vrindavan carry out and am passionate about doing as much as I can to make a difference in the lives of those children and women who need it the most."
Mr Raghunath added: "It was a fantastic and moving evening, and we were honoured to have somebody like Vivek Oberoi come and support us all the way from India. The money will make a big difference to Vrindavan's destitute children. And thank you to all those involved in making this event a success."