Chicago IL
Hundreds of artists and community members were recognized
at the very first event of PPA Entertainment at Big Suchir, Downers
Grove, IL. PPA Entertainment has been created on the foundation of
friendship and community service by three music loving and
philanthropist friends. The purpose of the event was not only to
celebrate music and friendship but also to recognize the family and
friends of the artists and leaders who support them without coming
into limelight.
PPA Entertainment is run by Pinky and Dinesh Thakkar, Pratibha Jairath
and Ashok Potdar. Pinky Thakkar is a successful female entrepreneur
along with a number of talents that she has. A wife, a mother, a brand
mother , a businesswoman, and an artist , Ms. Thakkar has been
supporting various community initiatives for many years. Pratibha
Jairath is a well-known name in the community for her super successful
events and artistic skills. Ashok Potdar is known for his community
service that he provides running a successful association helping
hundreds of senior citizens.
The beautiful musical event started with lamp lighting by the
organizers along with the chief guest Sunil Shah and his wife Rita
Shah and other distinguished guests followed by a melodious devotional
song by Rita Shah.
Sunil Shah congratulated the organizers for organizing a well
thought-out and well-planned event. He mentioned how these events
build bridges and bring communities and people together. He, as
always, ensured his support for all the future initiatives of PPA
Entertainment and extended his best wishes to everyone.
Sunil Shah and Rita Shah presented plaques to the special guests that
included Dr. Bhupinder Beri, Aparna Khot , Dinesh Thakkar, Kirit
Thakkar, Gurmeet Dhalwan , Dr. Asha Oroskar, Dr. Kamal Patel , Anil
Loomba, Brij Sharma, Vijay Sharma, Vinita Gulabani.
Brij Sharma, CEO POWERVOLT, talked about his inspirational journey as
a successful entrepreneur and explained how his wife Vijay Sharma
stood by him like a pillar of strength through thick and thin
Some guests were recognized for their contributions in their
respective fields that included Prachi Jaitly, Phani Krishna and
Naveen Karna (AANA Team), Dr Madhu Uppal, Malhan, Ramesh, Dharam
Punwani, Raju Bankapur, Shaila Khedkar, Sanjiv Gulati, Ali Khan,
Hitesh Gandhi, Anil Loomba, Altaf Bukhari, Pinky Thakkar, Ashok
Potdar, Neha Potdar, Pina Potdar, , Saif Ali, Suresh Bodiwala ,
Niranjan Nathwani, Chirag Shah, Raman Patel, Late Mr. Chitu Patel,
Gaurang Ahivasi and Dipti Soni.
Rita Shah gave an immaculate singing performance with a very beautiful
and soulful song and proved her mettle in the field of music. Her
notes and pitch was right on like any professional vocalist and spoke
volumes of her amazing artistic capabilities.
The evening was made melodious by a number of vocalists that included
Rita Shah, Pratibha Jairath, Bhupendra Beri, Raju Bankapur, Shaila
Khedkar, Jitendra Bulsara, Sanjiv Gulati, Mir Ali , Shirley K, Usha
Kumaria, Anil and Asha Oroskar, Bharat Dhutia, Pinky Thakkar, Kirit
Thakkar, Mukund Thakkar, Harish Thakkar, Hansa Patel, Saif Ali, Ashok
Potdar, Gopal Bhardwaz.
The musical atmosphere was very well complemented by a sumptuous five
course dinner by Big Suchir. The excellent hospitality and beautiful
venue added to the grace of the entire event. Big Suchir, located in
Downers Grove, IL and run by a very well-known entrepreneur Niranjan
Nathwani, is a favorite venue of thousands of people.
After the dinner, the event concluded with all the guests dancing to
the musical beats along with a vote of thanks by the organizers.
Image description (from left to right)
01: Chief Guest Sunil Shah and his Wife Rita Shah (Center)
with the PPA Entertainment Pinky Thakkar, Dinesh Thakkar, Pratibha
Jairath, Ashok Potdar and other distinguished guests before the lamp
lighting
02:Rita Shah and Pinky Thakkar
03:Sunil Shah presenting plaque to Kirit Thakkar (President,
Lohana Samaj
04:Pinky Thakkar and Ashok Potdar presenting plaque to Sunil
Shah and Rita Sha
05: Chief Guests Sunil Shah and Rita Shah lighting the lamp
to start the event
06:Pinky Thakkar presenting the Plaque to Dr Bhupinder Beri
and his wife
07:Pinky and Dinesh Thakkar dancing and enjoying the musical event
08:Sunil Shah and Pinky Thakkar presenting plaque to Prachi Jaitly
(AANA President ) and Naveen Karna (AANA Director )
