An evening rooted in purpose, compassion, and celebration unfolded at the Jamnabai Narsee School Auditorium as Bollywood actor Esha Deol took centre stage at Pillars of Humanity, an initiative by the Urvashi Foundation in collaboration with celebrated designer Archana Kochhar. The event honoured individuals whose work continues to uplift society across education, healthcare, arts, industry, sports, and social impact.
Presented by Urvashi Thacker, Founder of the Urvashi Foundation, alongside Archana Kochhar, the initiative brought together an inspiring gathering of dignitaries and supporters. Actress Raveena Tandon was present at the event, adding to the evening’s warmth and significance. Among other notable attendees were producer and real estate developer Anand Pandit with Roopa Pandit, entrepreneurs Ina and Sanjay Arora, Kaizad and Havovi Barucha, ophthalmologist Dr. Himanshu Mehta with Ameeta Mehta, Padma Shri awardee Bhawana Somaaya, Suchhanda Chatterjee, Dr. Manan Vora, Income Tax Commissioner Beena Santosh, Fairfield by Marriott owners Ramesh and Maya Patel, Neeti Goyal, and FashionTV Managing Director Kashif Khan.
The fashion segment of the evening featured a couture showcase by Archana Kochhar, highlighting handwoven silk saris crafted by women weavers from the interiors of Maharashtra. Deeply rooted in heritage and sustainability, the collection celebrated Indian craftsmanship through a modern lens, reflecting Kochhar’s commitment to conscious luxury.
The programme opened with an energetic performance by Sandip Soparrkar, followed by a soulful live performance by Harshdeep Kaur, adding emotional depth to the evening. The grand finale saw Esha Deol walk alongside Urvashi Thacker and Archana Kochhar, symbolising unity, gratitude, and shared purpose.
Speaking about the initiative, Urvashi Thacker said the evening was a tribute to compassion and responsibility, aimed at honouring individuals who uplift others and reminding society of the transformative power of education and opportunity. Archana Kochhar added that Pillars of Humanity was deeply personal to her, as it allowed fashion to tell stories of resilience while spotlighting women artisans who preserve India’s cultural heritage.
Esha Deol reflected on the experience, sharing that it was rare to be part of an event where the focus was on people making a genuine difference, making the walk for the cause truly meaningful.Pillars of Humanity concluded on a reflective note, reinforcing that compassion, responsibility, and purpose deserve to be celebrated just as much as glamour. TagsEsha Deol, Pillars of Humanity, Urvashi Foundation, Archana Kochhar, Raveena Tandon, social impact initiative, fashion for a cause, women artisans, Indian craftsmanship, celebrity charity event