The Mash Ball 2025: Where Bollywood Brought the Drama, Fashion Brought the Flair, and UNICEF Got the Love

The Mash Ball 2025 lit up Mumbai on October 5 with glitz, glam, and a good cause at heart. Hosted by art patron Shalini Passi, the second edition of this charity gala was more than just another star-studded night — it was a celebration of creativity and compassion. In support of UNICEF India, the event raised funds for two vital initiatives: Art-Based Therapy (ABT) and Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs. And with a theme like “Fashion in Films,” you better believe the red carpet turned into a cinematic runway.

 

Veteran actress Bhagyashree brought timeless elegance in a traditional Bengali ‘laal paar’ saree, proving that classic is always in style. Elnaaz Norouzi went for understated glam in a sunshine yellow saree, letting the simplicity speak volumes. Akanksha Malhotra also leaned into heritage fashion with a traditional Indian ensemble that fit right in with the evening’s cultural flair.

 

But The Mash Ball wasn’t just about the outfits (although they were fabulous) — it was about merging Mumbai’s worlds of art, fashion, film, and philanthropy. The crowd was a vibrant mix: from Nargis Fakhri and Gauri Khan, to philanthropists Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla, reality TV regular Seema Sajdeh, and acclaimed creatives like Rouble Nagi, Raghava K.K., and Ashiesh Shah. The event buzzed with energy — the kind that only happens when genuine support meets real style.

 

Unlike the usual flash-and-fizz celebrity soirées, The Mash Ball had heart. The funds raised are set to support UNICEF’s programs focused on helping children through creative expression and early developmental care — a beautiful way to use art to heal, educate, and empower. In a space often dominated by surface-level sparkle, this night shone differently — with substance.

 

So yes, the fashion was fabulous, the guest list enviable, and the photos Insta-worthy — but The Mash Ball 2025 proved that when Bollywood shows up for a cause, and when style meets soul, something truly magical happens.

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