WAVES 2004 was created in an effort to raise proceeds for the Robin Raina Foundation, a charity that raises funds for underprivileged children.  Robin Raina, founder of the organization, shared a vision after experiencing a broken heart.  His broken heart was a result of witnessing malnourished, sick, disabled, and underprivileged children on the streets of India.  Raina’s dream is to provide those children with health, happiness, and the ability to create bright futures.

Shezi Sardar Getting ready Backstage

Shezi Sardar, Atlanta’s very own star and winner of “Boogie Woogie” says, “The concept of the Robin Raina Foundation is a genuine attempt to uplift the children of India.  It is both an honor and a privilege to be a part of the first event that the organization has organized.  Ultimately, the goal is to help the community realize that every dollar and every nickel is going to a cause that is very badly needed.”

WAVES 2004 was a musical, fashion, and dance extravaganza.  Some of the featured performers included Bollywood’s very own singer, Bali Brambhatt.  Brambhatt, the creator of “Patel Rap”, “Kem Che”, and many other music delights, put forth an amazing performance that truely lit up the stage.  He was very interactive, down to earth, and he definitely captured the audience.

Joining Brambhatt were some of Bollywoods most beautiful models and actresses.  Strutting their stuff on stage were Anupama Verma, Indrani Dasgupta, Purvi, Mehak, Sandhya, and performer Shweta.  Sardar also gave not one, but a few smashing presentations.  Along with Sardar, an incredible dance crew called “Silent Killers” also performed well.  However, it seems the choreography of “Silent Killers” was a bit risqué for the audience.

Robin Raina Founder of the Robin Raina Foundation

Over all, the fundraiser was a great success.  The many businesses and individuals that donated, supported, volunteered, and performed at the concert all contributed and caused a wonderful turnout.  It was a consensus among volunteers that everyone worked diligently in bringing the show together.

At the end of the show, Raina spoke to the audience with an open heart.  He said, “All of you have smiles on your faces.  We need to make an effort to put smiles on the faces of children in India.”  Raina is set out to make a difference because he realized that no amount of financial gain that a person may have can guarantee happiness.  Helping a cause and giving to those in need equals and guarantees true happiness; that cannot be taken away.