In Surat, where literature, poetry and cultural expression continue to bring communities together, Adbi Duniya Foundation – Kalanama Committee is preparing an evening that places social responsibility at the heart of culture. The Foundation will organise a special Fundraising Cultural Evening on 27 September 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Jainam Share Consultants Seminar Hall, Surat, with the aim of raising funds towards the education and fees of five students requiring financial support.
When Culture Becomes a Force for Social Impact
The upcoming programme is designed around a simple but meaningful idea: cultural platforms can do more than entertain. They can create awareness, bring people together and generate support for causes that directly affect lives. By connecting literature, poetry and music with education, the event seeks to turn an evening of cultural engagement into an opportunity for social contribution.
The purpose is particularly focused on five students whose education depends on financial assistance. In this context, every ticket represents more than admission to a programme. It becomes part of a collective effort to help students continue their academic journey.
A Committee Bringing Together Culture and Community Service
The initiative is being organised by the Adbi Duniya Foundation – Kalanama Committee, with a team bringing together social work, literature, event coordination and media. Vishal Shah, prominent social worker, will serve as Chairman, while Dr. Imran Surti will be the President of the Committee and Moderator of the event.
Chahat Patel has been named Secretary, Kajal Chaudhary will serve as Treasurer, and Sakshi will take responsibility as Media Head. The committee structure reflects an effort to bring different areas of expertise together around a shared social objective.
Curated to Give Art a Larger Purpose
The Fundraising Cultural Evening has been curated by Habib Kinkhabwala, Vice President of Adbi Duniya Foundation, with the guidance and support of Tasneef Haidar, President of Adbi Duniya Foundation.
Their involvement highlights the broader vision behind the programme: using cultural expression as a bridge between people and purpose. Instead of separating entertainment from social responsibility, the event seeks to make the two part of the same experience.
An Evening of Poetry, Music and Literature
The programme will feature Naem Sarmad, Nadim Nadeem, Vijay Sharma, Zubair Saifi, Anas Khan, Sayyed Waqar, Sakshi Deora, Chahat Patel and Habib Kinkhabwala. Their participation will bring together poetry, music and literary expression for an evening designed to engage audiences while supporting a meaningful cause.
The presence of multiple artists and contributors also gives the programme a collaborative character. Each performance becomes part of a larger message: creativity can create conversations, conversations can inspire participation, and participation can help generate tangible social outcomes.
An Event Supported by the Community
Event management and execution will be handled by Anantam Events, led by Shivaay Mishra and Satish Panigrahy. The initiative is also supported and sponsored by Bazm-e-Janan, with its three Co-founders—Asif Khan, Nadeem Rajput and Ali Raza Siddique (Aksar)—extending their support.
Such collaborations are important for community-led fundraising initiatives because successful events require more than performers and an audience. They depend on organisers, sponsors, volunteers, creative contributors and attendees working toward the same objective.
Every Ticket Has a Purpose
The central message of the evening is captured in its fundraising purpose. Attendees will not simply purchase a ticket for a cultural programme; their participation will contribute towards the education and fees of five students.
Education can fundamentally change the trajectory of a young person’s life, but financial barriers can interrupt that journey. By creating a public platform around this need, the organisers are inviting the community to participate in a direct and constructive way.
Surat Set to Witness an Evening with Meaning
The Fundraising Cultural Evening is scheduled for 27 September 2026 at 6:00 PM at Jainam Share Consultants Seminar Hall in Surat. It is expected to bring together artists, social contributors, cultural enthusiasts and members of the community around one shared purpose.
The event also reflects how local cultural initiatives can contribute to wider social development. When creativity is connected with compassion and collective action, a cultural evening can become more than a gathering—it can become an opportunity to support real educational aspirations.
A Celebration Where Art Meets Responsibility
Ultimately, the upcoming evening represents a simple but powerful proposition: culture can be a vehicle for change. The applause may celebrate the artists, poets and performers, but the larger purpose is to help five students continue their education.
For Surat, the programme offers an opportunity to experience literature, music and poetry while contributing to a cause with a direct human impact. On 27 September, the stage will belong to art, but the purpose will belong to the future of five students.
Event Details
Organised by: Adbi Duniya Foundation – Kalanama Committee
Purpose: Fundraising for the education and fees of five students
Date: 27 September 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Jainam Share Consultants Seminar Hall, Surat
Know more about Adbi Duniya Foundation: Adbi Duniya Foundation
