Actress Shikha Malhotra entertains patients with soulful singing and performances; sarees distributed to women patients and food served to patients
Spreading the message of love, compassion and togetherness, Saanvi Social Welfare Organization celebrated Diwali with cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, for the 13th consecutive year. The special Diwali celebration brought moments of happiness and positivity to patients undergoing treatment, making the festival of lights memorable for them.
Organized under the leadership of Isha Rawat, Founder of Saanvi Social Welfare Organization, the event featured a series of colourful programmes, musical presentations and entertainment activities. Actress Shikha Malhotra was among the special attractions of the celebration. She performed and sang for the cancer patients, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere and spreading festive joy through her musical presentation.
As part of the organization’s initiative, sarees were distributed to female cancer patients, while food was served to patients as a gesture of care and support. The celebration aimed to bring smiles to the faces of patients and remind them that they are surrounded by people who care for them during their difficult journey.
Speaking on the occasion, actress Shikha Malhotra said, “Diwali is a festival of happiness, hope and togetherness. Celebrating this festival with cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital was an extremely emotional and meaningful experience for me. Their smiles and enthusiasm touched my heart. I feel that music and a little personal attention can bring positivity into someone’s life. I am grateful to Saanvi Social Welfare for giving me this opportunity to be part of such a beautiful initiative.”
Isha Rawat, Founder of Saanvi Social Welfare Organization, said, “For the 13th consecutive year, we have celebrated Diwali with cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital. Our intention has always been to ensure that patients do not feel alone during festivals and get an opportunity to experience happiness, love and togetherness. For us, this celebration is not just about distributing gifts or food; it is about sharing affection, creating beautiful memories and bringing smiles to their faces. We are thankful to everyone who supported us in making this initiative possible. We will continue our efforts to reach more people through meaningful social initiatives.”
Saanvi Social Welfare volunteers Akash Aher and Sheetal Aher, actress Shikha Malhotra and senior officials of Tata Memorial Hospital were present at the occasion.
Saanvi Social Welfare Organization has been actively involved in various social welfare initiatives, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare and employment. The organization has been working to support underprivileged communities, including people living in remote and tribal areas of Maharashtra, with a special focus on Mumbai and surrounding regions.
The Diwali celebration was organized by Saanvi Social Welfare Organization in association with Tata Cancer Hospital, Little More and Ahuja Trust. Through this annual initiative, the organization continues its commitment to spreading happiness, compassion and hope among cancer patients.
