Aum Foundation’s Bollywood Night 2022

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Johnette & Danny Davis, Alka Barghav, Swati Makwana, Hemil Parikh, Ricky Patel

Aum Foundation’s Bollywood Night

Photos by Steve Babin

The North Alabama community came out in force to show support at Aum Foundation’s annual Bollywood Night on September 10 at the Jackson Center. Bollywood Night has come to be known as “the funnest fundraiser” in town, and this year was no exception.

Fare was catered by Sitar Indian Cuisine with flowers by 333 Designs. Metropolitan DJ and volunteer Bollywood dancers provided entertainment.

“It was such a fun night!” said Aum Foundation Founder and President of the Board, Alka Bhargav. “Every year it amazes me how diverse our Aum community is. People from all types of companies and such different personal backgrounds come together to support the success of the girls in our program.” By the end of the night, the community had helped Aum Foundation raise more than $220,000 to fund the flagship Pathway 2 Success program.

“It currently costs about $4,000 for each girl to complete the Pathway 2 Success program in her senior year. For the 2022-2023 school year, with 52 girls… it will cost us $208,000 to run the program,” said Demetria Horton, Aum Foundation Executive Director. “This year’s Bollywood Night will make an incredible impact on each girl in the program.” n continued on page 18