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FIA to host ‘Star Awards Night' celebrating excellence and India's Independence
Jaya Prada, a renowned Bollywood star and multiple Filmfare Award winner will attend the event.
The event will highlight the exceptional efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact. / X/@ChicagoFIA
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) has announced plans to host a 'Star Awards Night,' to celebrate excellence within the community. The event set to take place on Aug,16 at the Matrix Club in Naperville will also celebrate India’s Independence.
According to a release, 'FIA Star Awards Night' will recognize excellence across more than 19 categories, including Best Community Service Organization, Entrepreneur of the Decade, Community Leader of the Year, Best Medical Professional, Fashion Icon, and others.
In conjunction with the awards ceremony, this year’s event will also mark FIA's grand celebration of India's Independence Day. To commemorate the special occasion, Sparsh Shah, a talented singer, rapper, and Guinness World Record holder born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, will perform patriotic songs to open the event.
Event Poster. / The organizers also announced that Jaya Prada, a renowned Bollywood star and multiple Filmfare Award winner will grace the event with her presence. Considered by many as the most beautiful face to grace Indian cinema, Jaya Prada left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics.
Sunil Shah, chairman and founder of FIA, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, "In our continued tradition of honoring the community leaders who selflessly serve us, we have added more categories to the awards list. For the first time, we will have two award-winning international celebrities flying specifically for this FIA event to Chicago, Sparsh Shah and Bollywood Celebrity Jaya Prada."
Pratibha Jairath, president of FIA, said, "This will be a mega-event. The presence of our community members in Chicago at this prestigious event would be incredibly meaningful as we come together to honor those who have excelled in their respective fields and made a positive impact on our community.”
“With over four months of meticulous planning dedicated to selecting the award winners, this promises to be one of the most significant events Chicago lands has ever witnessed,” she added.
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) is one of the oldest and largest non-profit grass-root umbrella organization. committed to promoting the cultural, social, and economic welfare of the Indian community in the United States. Through various events and initiatives, the organization strives to foster unity and celebrate the rich heritage of India.
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