Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) brought a magnificent musical extravaganza of the year to San Jose.  The super sensational singing queen, Shreya Ghoshal, performed at the San Jose State University Event Center on Friday, August 23.  All of this was for a magical cause of brightening the world.

Shreya Ghoshal has reigned supreme in Bollywood for many years. As the audience experienced throughout the concert, Shreya is best known for her angelic vocal cords. Her sweet and melodious voice captured the ears from afar.

Winning ZeeTv’s music contest “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” gave Shreya the kick start she needed to launch her singing career in Bollywood. Shreya’s first Bollywood break came with the song “Bairi Piya” from Devdas, which won her the National Film and the Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Female).

Shreya Ghoshal performing live at San Jose State University
Shreya Ghoshal performing live at San Jose State University

The concert was stunning – Shreya Ghoshal and her orchestra brought the house down with her songs. She sang “Bairi Piya,” her debut Bollywood song from Devdas, and some of her latest songs, including “Slow Motion” from the movie “Bharat.” The concert started on time at 7:30 PM – all Sankara concerts start on time.  Shreya kept the audience enthralled and totally mesmerized until 11:05 PM – when her last song “Ami Je Tomar” from Bhool Bhulaiya ended –  with the audience wanting a lot more. Shreya also took the audience in a nostalgic journey with songs from yesteryears. She performed a medley of old songs from great singers, including Rafi, Kishore, Lata and Asha, ending with “Dum Maro Dum” with the audience singing along.

Shreya Ghoshal performing live at San Jose State University
Shreya Ghoshal performing live at San Jose State University

Shreya also acknowledged and appreciated the great work done by SEF over the years and the dedication of its volunteers. SEF donors and audience members appreciated how well the concert was organized and managed. Established in the Bay Area, SEF is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has been working for the past 21 years for the cause of eradicating curable blindness in India. Driven by a truly inspirational cause, SEF has currently established 9 community hospitals and is embarking on four new hospital projects. By far the most unique and remarkable characteristic of SEF is that it provides free eye care for those unable to afford it, those members of the rural poor, and this accounts for 80 percent – approximately 200,000 people per year – of the surgeries performed at its hospitals. The tireless efforts by the SEF team since inception, has enabled more than 2 million eyes to receive the gift of vision, utterly free of cost.  SEF has maintained the top 4 star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management for seven consecutive years.

Shreya Ghoshal performing live at San Jose State University
Shreya Ghoshal performing live at San Jose State University

SEF will focus its fundraising activities for 4 new projects, Focus Mumbai, Focus Hyderabad, Focus Indore, and Focus Bihar.  Become a Founding Donor and leave a legacy – get your name on the Wall of Founders. Double the impact of your gift with company matching. Join our cause, volunteer and share in the joy of bringing light to someone’s eyes. Please visit our website at www.giftofvision.org for more details.

CONTACT:

Murali Krishnamurthy

Executive Chairman, SEF

muralik@giftofvision.org

 

Video for “Shreya Ghoshal – LIVE IN CONCERT” will be published soon!