Full house New Year gala with Tanushree

Host Pratibha Jairam and Star attractionTanushree
Host Pratibha Jairam and Star attractionTanushree

CHICAGO: Pratibha Jairath’s Bollywood Sargam celebrated New Year’s Eve to usher in 2017 at Ashyana Banquets. It was attended by over 700 guests and invitees enjoying the evening filled with fun and frolic.

The celebrity guest of the event was Tanushree Dutta, a well-known Bollywood actress, model and Miss India Universe 2004. The celebrations commencing at 8-30 pm lasted till 1 am January 1.

After a welcome address by Anoop Walia, the host of the evening, Ms. Pratibha Jairath set the mood of the evening with her beautiful voice singing “Prem rattan dhan payo” and “Chittiyaan kalaiyaan”. Later she was joined by her co-host, Raju Bankapur and sang many beautiful duets like “Radha teri chunri”, “Badtameez dil”, “Tum hi ho”, “Tera bin jeena chhod doon”, and “Make up karliya” to name a few.

Tanushree Dutta of Ashiq Banaya Apne fame was greeted with tremendous applause when she walked down the stairs. The evening was full of special games and surprises. A catwalk competition was conducted where Tanushree Dutta taught catwalk to female audience members and announced two winners. Belly Dancer Christina set the dance floor afire with two beautiful performances. She entered the hall dancing and balancing a big shamadan candelabra on her head that was a treat to the eyes.

People sang, danced, and dined all through the evening into the late hours with nonstop music by DJ Abhi and Nupur Sound. Colorful balloon drop filled the hall with beautiful colors as 2017 was ushered in. The guests said that they are looking forward to the party on 31st December, 2017 with Bollywood Sargam that put together this fabulous program this year.

Suresh Bodiwala