Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Karan Johar
Deepika Padukone
Bollywood News
Cannes Film Festival
Marvel
Kourtney Kardashian
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Entertainment News / Rahman, Sheeran, Jagger team up for fundraiser on Independence Day
Entertainment

Rahman, Sheeran, Jagger team up for fundraiser on Independence Day

Rahman, Sheeran, Jagger team up for fundraiser on Independence Day
Written by Varnika Sharma
(Sourced from PTI)
Aug 10, 2021, 11:58 am 2 min read
Rahman, Sheeran, Jagger team up for fundraiser on Independence Day
The event titled 'We For India' will raise funds for COVID-19 relief missions

The biggest global artists like Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, music maestro AR Rahman, and Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan will unite for a fundraiser on Independence Day to raise over Rs. 25 crore for COVID-19 relief work. The event titled We For India will raise funds for the COVID-19 relief missions of the philanthropic platform GiveIndia.

Event
The event will be streamed on Facebook on August 15

The event We For India will be streamed on Facebook on August 15. The three-hour videothon will feature over 100 artists including filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali, Farah Khan, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vikram Bhatt, and Ribhu Dasgupta. Several interactions are planned with cine stars like Ajay Devgn, Akkineni Nagarjuna, R Madhavan, Farhan Akhtar, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Pratik Gandhi among others.

Production
The show will be hosted by actor Rajkummar Rao

The show will be hosted by actor Rajkummar Rao. Reliance Entertainment is producing the event, in partnership with The World We Want (WWW) and supported by GiveIndia. Namit Sharma, creative producer, Reliance Entertainment, said that the aim of the fundraiser is to mitigate the troubles faced by the country's common people due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Quote
World is one, there is no dearth of goodness: Sharma

"Our effort in putting together this fundraiser, working closely with multiple partners and talent from across the globe has taught us one thing- the world is one, and there is no dearth of goodness and kindness," Sharma said in a statement.

Participants
Several other international stars, musicians will also participate

Besides Sheeran and Jagger, international stars and musicians who will participate in the show include veteran singer Annie Lennox alongside her daughter Lola Lennox and Africa-origin actor Ini Dima-Okojie. The participants will also include superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Nancy Ajram, Co-founder of CHIC, guitarist Nile Rodgers and music group Sister Sledge ft Legendary.

Other details
Medical professionals will share their experiences

Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, dance maestros Prabhudeva and Remo D'Souza, musicians Shankar Mahadevan, Usha Uthup, Pandit Bikram Ghosh, Mithoon, Amit Trivedi, Vishal Dadlani, and Shekhar Ravjiani, Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant, Swanand Kirkire, Shantanu Moitra, Kanika Kapoor, Lisa Mishra will also perform. Besides, the show will also feature medical professionals who will share their experiences and urgent requirements to keep India safe.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Varnika Sharma <br/><i>(Sourced from PTI)</i>
Varnika Sharma
(Sourced from PTI)
Twitter
Varnika Sharma is a lifestyle writer at NewsBytes. She started her career with NewsBytes and her work has focused on national and lifestyle news. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bennett University, Noida, and an advanced diploma in Media Laws from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
Latest
Saif Ali Khan
Ed Sheeran
AR Rahman
Vidya Balan
COVID-19
Related
Latest
Redmi Note 11SE debuts with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC
Redmi Note 11SE debuts with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC Technology
Top 5 biographical movies that Hollywood has churned out
Top 5 biographical movies that Hollywood has churned out Entertainment
AS Roma win UEFA Europa Conference League title: Records broken
AS Roma win UEFA Europa Conference League title: Records broken Sports
2023 Honda CR-V previewed with hybrid badge ahead of debut
2023 Honda CR-V previewed with hybrid badge ahead of debut Auto
Five most tone-deaf things said by Hollywood celebrities
Five most tone-deaf things said by Hollywood celebrities Entertainment
Saif Ali Khan
'Adipurush' targets Sankranti outing, to release on January 12, 2023
'Adipurush' targets Sankranti outing, to release on January 12, 2023 Entertainment
Manoj Bajpayee ruled the OTT space this year, reveals survey
Manoj Bajpayee ruled the OTT space this year, reveals survey Entertainment
Saif Ali Khan in Lucknow, starts shooting for 'Vikram Vedha'
Saif Ali Khan in Lucknow, starts shooting for 'Vikram Vedha' Entertainment
'Bunty Aur Babli 2' review: Rani Mukerji leads this laugh-riot
'Bunty Aur Babli 2' review: Rani Mukerji leads this laugh-riot Entertainment
'Bunty Aur Babli 2' trailer: 'Pros' fight 'Cons' this time
'Bunty Aur Babli 2' trailer: 'Pros' fight 'Cons' this time Entertainment
More News
Ed Sheeran
Congratulations! Ed Sheeran, wife Cherry Seaborn welcome second daughter
Congratulations! Ed Sheeran, wife Cherry Seaborn welcome second daughter Entertainment
Billboard Music Awards: Fans allege K-pop singer AleXa was snubbed
Billboard Music Awards: Fans allege K-pop singer AleXa was snubbed Entertainment
Adele's diamond ring at 42nd BRIT Awards sparks engagement rumors
Adele's diamond ring at 42nd BRIT Awards sparks engagement rumors Entertainment
This 'South Park' episode on redheads 'ruined' Ed Sheeran's life
This 'South Park' episode on redheads 'ruined' Ed Sheeran's life Entertainment
'Shivers': Ed Sheeran raises expectation for album with catchy track
'Shivers': Ed Sheeran raises expectation for album with catchy track Entertainment
More News
AR Rahman
Cannes 2022: From Deepika Padukone to AR Rahman, Indians shine
Cannes 2022: From Deepika Padukone to AR Rahman, Indians shine Entertainment
AR Rahman's film 'Le Musk' to premiere at Cannes XR
AR Rahman's film 'Le Musk' to premiere at Cannes XR Entertainment
Khatija, AR Rahman's eldest daughter, is now married; shares pics
Khatija, AR Rahman's eldest daughter, is now married; shares pics Entertainment
'Heropanti 2' review: Should impose penalty for making such films!
'Heropanti 2' review: Should impose penalty for making such films! Entertainment
AR Rahman's 'Tamil link language' comment divides social media
AR Rahman's 'Tamil link language' comment divides social media Entertainment
More News
Vidya Balan
'Neeyat': Vidya Balan begins shooting for her next, a thriller
'Neeyat': Vidya Balan begins shooting for her next, a thriller Entertainment
Deepika aside, these 5 Indian celebrities were on Cannes jury
Deepika aside, these 5 Indian celebrities were on Cannes jury Entertainment
Vidya Balan's next is with 'Mimi' helmer Laxman Utekar
Vidya Balan's next is with 'Mimi' helmer Laxman Utekar Entertainment
'Jalsa' review: Thrilling social commentary with brilliant performances
'Jalsa' review: Thrilling social commentary with brilliant performances Entertainment
Top 5 films/series releasing across OTT platforms on Holi
Top 5 films/series releasing across OTT platforms on Holi Entertainment
More News
COVID-19
COVID-19: India logs 2,124 fresh cases, 17 more deaths
COVID-19: India logs 2,124 fresh cases, 17 more deaths India
COVID-19: India logs 1,675 fresh cases, 31 more deaths
COVID-19: India logs 1,675 fresh cases, 31 more deaths India
Pandemic created a billionaire every 30 hours: Oxfam at Davos
Pandemic created a billionaire every 30 hours: Oxfam at Davos World
First cases of new Omicron subvariants detected in India
First cases of new Omicron subvariants detected in India India
COVID-19 re-emergence: Saudi bans travel to India, 15 other countries
COVID-19 re-emergence: Saudi bans travel to India, 15 other countries World
More News
Related
5 movies that had good intent but failed at execution
5 movies that had good intent but failed at execution Entertainment
'Atrangi Re': Men double actress' age continue playing love interests
'Atrangi Re': Men double actress' age continue playing love interests Entertainment
'Sherni,' 'Soorarai Pottru,' 'Ludo' lead nominations at IFFM 2021
'Sherni,' 'Soorarai Pottru,' 'Ludo' lead nominations at IFFM 2021 Entertainment
Rajkummar Rao replaces Kartik in Sharan Sharma's next, Janhvi joins
Rajkummar Rao replaces Kartik in Sharan Sharma's next, Janhvi joins Entertainment
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Entertainment news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Entertainment Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022