Alia Bhatt Sings Ikk Kudi At Hope Gala In London, Shares Pics And Videos From Charity Event

Actor Alia Bhatt recently hosted her first charity gala in London. The actress organised the Hope Gala on Thursday evening to raise funds for underprivileged adolescents in India through the Salaam Bombay foundation. The event was attended by many renowned personalities. Musician Harshdeep Kaur, comedian Rohan Joshi and director Gurinder Chadha were also present there.

Alia attended the event in a stunning ivory saree by designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. As per the designer’s Instagram caption, the six-yard drape in a pristine ivory shade was tailored in 1994. The timeless silhouette featured deft resham work, embroidered with floral silk threads. Alia’s desi look left fans in awe. “How gorgeous,” a social media user commented.

“Stunning,” another one wrote. Alia also served another look at the gala. She was also spotted wearing an elegant gown with huge blue sapphire and diamond necklace.

Hours after hosting the gala, Alia took to Instagram and shared glimpses from the important event. She also dropped an adorable video in which she can be seen singing Ikk Kuddi song with Harshdeep Kaur.

Throughout the evening guests were encouraged to take part in a silent auction to raise funds for Salaam Bombay, featuring coveted exclusive items and experiences including suite nights at various Mandarin Oriental hotels, Alia’s jewellery worn at the Met Gala and a custom designed saree by ace Indian designer Manish Malhotra, as per a statement. Guests were treated to a culinary experience inspired by the best of Indian and British cuisines, created by Michelin-star chefs Vineet Bhatia and Jason Atherton, as well as dishes from Chef Francisco Hernandez, Executive Chef at the hotel.