DOWN THE MEMORY LANE
We are in the 23rd year of celebrating Diwali in the KutchValley family as a cultural event with programs and performances.
Below is a glimpse of some of the past programs performed during the KutchValley Diwali Celebrations over the past 22 years.
(We have tried our best to jot down the various participants and programs over the last 22 years.
If we have omitted someone we apologize for the oversight and
request that you let us know so that we can correct the list.)
M/C: Aanya, Arushi, Miloni, Nupur, Saanvi, Sanaa, Suchi, Suravi, Tanvi, Vishal
Sun, Nov 5 2023 at India Community Centre
(Diwali Team: Beleena Veera, Bhanik Shah, Bhavini Gada, Jaikit Savla, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Naman Gala, Nitul Haria, Romil Rambhia)
Chillar Party

Kings of their own world, gang of innocent but feisty KV chillar party bringing in mischievous memories of our childhood.
Leads: Alisha Mota,
Participants: Divyam Gala, Prayansh Veera, Reyansh Chheda, Rivansh Gala, Zeev Visharia,
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Retro to Metro

Taking you back to the era of Amitabh Bachan and Rishi Kapoor where the jazzy jackets to the three-wheeler scooty and present a charming musical performance.
Leads: Riddhi Gada,
Participants: Aadir Nisar, Hiya Gangar, Kiara Nisar, Manas Visariya, Nyra Gada, Nyra Veera, Saanvi Lodaya,
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Meri Marzi

This performance shows tug between rules and freedom - there are always two sides to the coin.
Leads: Hiren Pasad, Nidhi Shah Rambhia,
Participants: Aadi Meckoni, Anaya Rambhia, Anirudh Chheda, Dhruvin Gogri, Kiansh Savla, Miraan Pasad, Myra Shah, Neeva Rambhia, Saanvi Gala, Svea Shah, Vani Shah, Zayn Chheda,
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The Dancing Bears

The Dancing Bears enchant everyone with a whimsical performance where the boundary between illusion and reality is playfully intertwined
Leads: Alloki Bhatt, Mamal Poladia,
Participants: Aadi Gada Deepak, Advay Gada, Arit Bheda, Jaini Furia, Krishiv Shah, Neermay Gala, Norah Chheda, Palash Rambhia, Raahil Dedhia, Veer Poladia, Vihaan Gogri, Yuvaan Savla,
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Angrezi beats pe Nach Punjabi

From the gritty streets of the New York's South Bronx to the vibrant Punjab, witness a dance fusion like never before. Mixing hip-hop's raw energy with Bhangra's festive vibe, this performance echoes Kutch Valley's spirit of celebrating unity in diversity in khatti meethi style.
Leads: Ruchi Haria,
Participants: Arisha Bheda, Nysa Maru, Nysha Rambhia, Ria Meckoni, Risha Veera, Ruhi Veera, Siddh Shah, Viaan Shah,
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Bacche to Bacche Baap re Baap

This act showcases tug of power between kids and adults on who is the best amongst them.
Leads: Jeegar Shah,
Participants: Aakash Nishar, Aaryan Shah, Amit Shah, Amit Vira, Ariv Pasad, Bhavesh Nisar, Chirag Kenia, Divyam Shah, Harit Kenia, Harsh Mota, Harshvi Gala, Jay Kapadia, Jigar Gala, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Tanna, Nirvaan Vira, Nitin Vira, Reyansh Gala, Sanskriti Vira, Sumeet Gala, Suzanne Mota,
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Ek Dooje Ko Nachaye Tehelka Machaye

KV dance studio me aaye hai alag alag kalaakaar, kuch uchhal rahe hai Bolly-Hop pe toh kuch naach rahe hai Contemporary-Folk pe
Leads: Bhargavi Gada, Saumil Gogri,
Participants: Ansh Gala, Devanshee Shah, Dhwani Gala, Falguni Shah, Hemangini Vora, Heril Chheda, Keerthi Karnati, Keya Shah, Palak Shah, Rahul Gala, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala,
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Pyaar Ke Do Rang - Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham

This dance showcases the different forms of love - Pyaar ke hain kai rang, Kabhi mushkilon se bhara toh kabhi malang, Kabhi hota hai ek baar aur Kabhi baar baar.
Leads: Hiren Pasad, Siddhant Shah,
Participants: Dhinal Chheda Gogri, Dimple Dedhia, Het Gala, Hiral Korani, Mansi Dedhia, Minal Shah, Miril Chheda Pasad, Mukti Dharod, Pooja Shah, Poonam Gala, Sagar Savla, Sheetal Veera, Tanvi Chheda, Tejas Dhedia, Urvi Savla,
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Safarnama

A mesmerizing performance of the dualities of emotions which showcase different events in one's life journey - an end to every beginning, happy and sad is what life is about.
Leads: Gourav Wadhwa,
Participants: Avani Vora, Dhairy Mamania, Jigar Savla, Kinjal Khandhar, Kirti Nagda Savla, Krina Gogri, Mamal Poladia, Nirali Vora, Payal Shah Rambhia, Rajal Gala Kumar, Rushabh Shethia, Trishla Gosar Shah,
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Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

A roller coaster of laughter and love where multiple prospective members try to impress Anarkali
Leads: Gaurav Gogri, Romil Rambhia, Yash Veera,
Participants: Ankit Gosher, Bhavini Gada, Jinal Shah Gogri, Kinnari Satra , Krunal Shah, Paresh Veera, Pinank Gogri, Priyanka Shah, Vinay Rambhia,
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Chhaas Studio

KutchValley’s spin-off of a popular musical program that brings together a diverse set of not so well known, but talented and passionate local artists to create Magic
Leads: Jayesh Gada, Rohit Palan,
Participants: Ankit Rambhia, Ankita Maru, Chunilal Pasad, Jayesh Gada, Kalpesh Savla, Kamlesh Gogri, Leena Shah, Mayank Dedhia, Nivriti Vira, Piyusha Savla, Rohit Palan, Sandip Shah, Sumit Savla,
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KV Curly Tales

Our hosts take us on a fun journey with KVites participating Curly Tales style.
Leads: Deepa Gada, Nilesh Buricha,
Participants: Bhavesh Chheda,
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M/C: Jinisha Vora & Gunjan Mamania
Sat, Oct 15 2022 at Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater
(Diwali Team: Beleena Veera, Bhanik Shah, Bhavini Gada, Jaikit Savla, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Naman Gala, Nitul Haria, Romil Rambhia)
KV Cruisers

The Cruisers take us around the world to some of the exciting countries
Participants: Aadiv Shah, Aakash Nishar, Aaryan Shah, Ariv Pasad, Divyam Shah, Harit Kenia, Harshvi Gala, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Tanna, Nirvaan Vira, Sanskriti Vira, Vedika Nandu,
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Bum Bum Toddlers Bole

These kids in high spirits and full of energy show off their naughty, wild yet cutest moves with the best smiles. Pretending to be as wild as animals and funny like a Clown
Leads: Alisha Mota, Dolly Satra,
Participants: Freya Gada, Namyaa Savla, Prayansh Veera, Reyansh Chheda, Saanvi Shah, Yash Veera, Zeev Visharia,
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Lets Nacho

Kids love to have play dates and that’s what they call it a “Party”
Leads: Riddhi Gada,
Participants: Aadir Nisar, Aagam Gadda, Amyra Vora, Hiya Gangar, Kiara Nisar, Nyra Gada, Nyra Veera, Saanvi Lodaya, Vihaan Gogri,
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KV Firecrackers

Seema Aunty from Mumbai is here in the Bay Area and wants to come to our Diwali party to look for suitors for her clients
Leads: Hiren Pasad, Kunjan Meckoni,
Participants: Aadi Meckoni, Anaya Rambhia, Anirudh Chheda, Dhruvin Gogri, Kaira Gala, Kiansh Savla, Miraan Pasad, Neeva Rambhia, Ria Dhotre, Svea Shah, Vani Shah,
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Party Sharty

Kids welcome everyone to join them in a Mela while conveying a message
Leads: Alloki Bhatt, Kinjal Khandhar,
Participants: Advay Gada, Arit Bheda, Jaini Furia, Neermay Gala, Norah Chheda, Palash Rambhia, Raahil Dedhia, Sanay Haria, Veer Poladia, Yuvaan Savla,
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Jashn-e-tyohar

A performance that takes you down the memory lane as they celebrate different festivals of India in their unique way!!
Participants: Aditya Oswal, Anuja Rajivadekar Nisar, Jinal Shah Gogri, Jinal Shah Vora, Khyati Veera, Monica Lodaya, Pooja Shah, Poonam Gala, Riddhi Nagda, Sheetal Veera,
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Aamhi Marathi

A high energy performance to celebrate the rich culture & traditions of Maharashtra, a folk fusion dance including Gondhal & Lezim
Participants: Ariha Chheda, Arisha Bheda, Hazel Mota, Miraya Shah, Myra Poladia, Nysha Rambhia, Raya Haria, Ria Meckoni, Risha Veera, Ruhi Veera, Rutvi Gogri, Siddh Shah, Suzanne Mota, Viaan Shah,
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Desi Dance Mela

An extremely high energy performance celebrating the grandeur of India, the carnival of our motherland!
Leads: Gourav Wadhwa,
Participants: Bhargavi Gada, Devanshee Shah, Dhinal Chheda Gogri, Jigar Savla, Kirti Nagda Savla, Mamal Poladia, Payal Shah Rambhia, Rajal Gala Kumar, Saumil Gogri, Sejal Dedhia, Trishla Gosar Shah,
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Zinda

These kids celebrate the four elements (earth, air,water and fire) through the medium of dance.
Participants: Aanya Shah, Ansh Gala, Arushi Pasad, Kavin Shah, Miloni Dharod, Nivriti Vira, Ronil Shah, Sanaa Gada, Suravi Shah, Tanish Savla, Tanvi Palan, Urja Nandu, Vishal Kapadia,
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Carnival Dance

Lets celebrate the Carnival with an appropriately themed dance by the Diwali Team!
Leads: Ruchi Haria,
Participants: Beleena Veera, Bhanik Shah, Bhavini Gada, Jaikit Savla, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Naman Gala, Nitul Haria, Romil Rambhia,
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M/C: Vaibhav Shah
Sat, Oct 30 2021 at Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater
(Diwali Team: Beleena Veera, Bhavini Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Naman Gala, Nitul Haria, Romil Rambhia)
Hallo Bol !

Leads: Payal Shah Rambhia, Priyanka Shah,
Participants: Advay Gada, Dhruvin Gogri, Kiansh Savla, Neermay Gala, Nimish Gogri, Palash Rambhia, Payal Shah Rambhia, Priyanka Shah, Raahil Dedhia, Veer Poladia, Yuvaan Savla,
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Masti Ki Pathshala !

Leads: Jinal Shah Gogri, Riddhi Gada,
Participants: Aadir Nisar, Anuja Rajivadekar Nisar, Gaurav Nisar, Jinal Shah Gogri, Kiara Nisar, Monica Lodaya, Nyra Gada, Pankit Lodaya, Riddhi Gada, Riddhi Gada, Saanvi Lodaya, Vihaan Gogri,
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Salaam India !

Leads: Asha Mota, Kunjan Meckoni, Minal Dharod, Romil Rambhia,
Participants: Aarya Iyer, Ariha Chheda, Dheeransh Shah, Hazel Mota, Nysha Rambhia, Raya Haria, Ria Meckoni, Risha Veera, Ruhi Veera, Ruhi Veera, Rutvi Gogri, Siddh Shah, Suzanne Mota,
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No Fast Forward Please !

Leads: Chirag Kenia, Kunjan Meckoni,
Participants: Amit Meckoni, Amit Shah, Chirag Kenia, Kunjan Meckoni, Manish Dharod, Meena Kenia, Neelam Dharod, Parul Shah,
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Monkey Heisters

Leads: Gourav Wadhwa,
Participants: Aakash Nishar, Aaryan Shah, Ariv Pasad, Divyam Shah, Harit Kenia, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Vira,
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Brown Gunde !

Leads: Ansh Gala, Arushi Pasad, Miloni Dharod, Nivriti Vira, Sanaa Gada,
Participants: Ansh Gala, Arushi Pasad, Bhavi Kenia, Miloni Dharod, Neti Vyas, Nivriti Vira, Sanaa Gada, Suravi Shah, Tanish Savla, Tanvi Palan,
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Har Ek Hero Jaroori Hota Hai

Leads: Hiren Pasad, Siddhant Shah,
Participants: Chintan Gala, Dhinal Chheda Gogri, Hiren Pasad, Jainam Shah, Jeegar Shah, Jenny Dedhia, Kaajal Shah, Kairavi Shah, Krina Gogri, Mukti Dharod, Nimish Gogri, Siddhant Shah, Tejas Dhedia,
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Agar Magar Aur Bollywood

Leads: Dimple Dedhia, Prashant Shah,
Participants: Amit Vira, Dimple Dedhia, Gaurav Gogri, Jayesh Gada, Mehul Poladia, Paresh Veera, Pinank Gogri, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Sejal Dedhia, Smita Gala,
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Mob Da BANG

Leads: Bhavini Gada,
Participants: Ankit Rambhia, Beleena Veera, Bijal Gala, Chirag Kenia, Deepa Gada, Denil Visharia, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Jeegar Shah, Jinisha Vora Mamania, Kirti Nagda Savla, Kunjan Meckoni, Leena Shah, Minal Dharod, Naman Gala, Neelam Dharod, Nidhi Shah Rambhia, Nilesh Buricha, Nitul Haria, Payal Shah Rambhia, Prashant Shah, Priyanka Shah, Purvi Kapadia, Romil Rambhia, Rupesh Gala, Sejal Dedhia, Siddhant Shah, Smita Gala, Sneha Karani, Swati Haria, Trishla Gosar Shah, Urmi Shah,
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M/C: Diwali Team
Sun, Nov 15th 2020 via Zoom/Youtube
(Diwali Team: Beleena Veera, Bhavini Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Naman Gala, Nitul Haria, Romil Rambhia)
Jana Gana Mana

A wonderful solo performance on India's national anthem.
Participants: Rutvi Gogri,
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#BhaiBhai

Amazing performance by the Baccha party to let us know what Diwali is all about!
Leads: Kirti Nagda Savla, Priyanka Shah,
Participants: Advay Gada, Dhruvin Gogri, Kiansh Savla, Neermay Gala, Palash Rambhia, Raahil Dedhia, Veer Poladia,
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Party Rockers

This duo rocked the floor with their cuteness.
Leads: Kunjan Meckoni, Romil Rambhia,
Participants: Nysha Rambhia, Ria Meckoni,
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The Electrifying 8

These Super boys amaze us with stunts on hoverboards.
Leads: Jaina Shah, Neelam Dharod,
Participants: Aadiv Shah, Aakash Nishar, Aaryan Shah, Ariv Pasad, Divyam Shah, Harit Kenia, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Vira,
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East Meets West

A superb fusion dance of East and West cultures.
Leads: Nilesh Buricha,
Participants: Gia Shah, Jenica Khona, Neti Vyas, Nilesh Buricha, Saanvi Buricha,
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Mavjibhai Ji PathShala

Listen to Mavjibhai and improve your knowledge.
Leads: Vihaan Gogri,
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Nation Wants to Know

His initials are A.G and he is a firecracker invoking many emotions. Insults rain when he is around. What happens when A.G. and K.V. cross paths ?
Leads: Dimple Dedhia, Prashant Shah,
Participants: Aanya Shah, Ansh Gala, Arushi Pasad, Ronil Shah, Smita Gala, Suravi Shah, Tanish Savla, Vishal Kapadia,
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Bubble Veesphot League

Kutchis Love Garba and Kutchis Love Cricket. How about we mix them together to come up with an awesome potion.
Leads: Chirag Kenia, Kunjan Meckoni,
Participants: Amit Meckoni, Amit Shah, Chirag Kenia, Kunjan Meckoni, Manish Dharod, Meena Kenia, Neelam Dharod, Parul Shah,
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Sitare

An energetic bollywood medley dance to uplift everyone.
Participants: Bhavi Kenia, Kairavi Shah, Miloni Dharod, Nupur Kapadia, Sanaa Gada,
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Whistling

Kehna hee kya on listening to this wonderful whistling.
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Dus Bahane Karke Le Gaye Dil

This dynamic duo stole our hearts with this wonderful dance.
Participants: Rashi Haria, Ruchi Haria,
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Abhi Toh Main Jawaan Hoon

A trip back in time to the memorable olden days of Bollywood. The Gogris rocked yet again.
Leads: Gaurav Gogri, Sejal Dedhia,
Participants: Bharti Gogri, Deepak Gogri, Dhinal Chheda Gogri, Dinesh Gogri, Gaurav Gogri, Jinal Shah Gogri, Kamlesh Gogri, Nalini Gogri, Nimish Gogri, Pinank Gogri, Saroj Gogri, Sejal Dedhia,
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KV GeetMala

Our own melodious KV singers enthrall us amongst a background of KV photos.
Leads: Sneha Karani,
Participants: Kalpesh Savla, Nivriti Vira, Rea Savla, Rohit Palan,
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M/C: Nitul Haria
Sat, Oct 19th 2019 at IFES Society, Mountain View
(Diwali Team: Beleena Veera, Bhavini Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Naman Gala, Nitul Haria, Prashant Shah, Romil Rambhia)
Deepawali Ka Swagat

A wonderful dance by the Senior Ladies to kick off proceedings and welcome Diwali in a grand way.
Lead: Bharti Gogri
Participants:
Bharti Gogri, Hem Oswal, Nalini Gogri, Premila Savla, Pushpa Shah, Saroj Gogri
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Twinkling Toddlers

These young KVites make their debut on stage with a cute dance. Their parents get to join in the fun as well.
Leads: Kirti Savla, Payal Rambhia
Participants:
Kiansh-Kirti & Sumit Savla, Neermay-Jinal & Naman Gala,
Palash - Vinay Rambhia, Raahil - Mayank Dedhia, Siyona-Ami & Shardule Shah, Veer - Chintan Poladia
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Mogambo Khush Hua

These young kids with the help of Mr. India manage to retrieve the ball from Hawa Hawaii.
Leads: Priyanka Shah
Co-lead: Asha Mota
Participants:
Advay Gada, Hazel Mota, Kiara Nisar, Nysha Rambhia, Risha Veera, Ziaan Gosar, Dhaval Gada, Sheetal Veera, Yash Veera,
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Just Dance

A super dance by these young KVites to a medley of Bollywood songs.
Leads: Minal Dharod
Co-lead: Sejal Dedhia Gogri
Participants:
Aariv Gosar, Aarya Iyer, Ariha Chheda, Ayaan Sangoi, Miraya Shah, Raya Haria, Ria Meckoni, Rutvi Gogri, Siddh Shah
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Bhangra Swag

How about some Bhangra on a mix of English & Punjabi songs? These kids accept the challenge.
Leads: Gourav Wadhwa
Participants:
Aadiv Shah, Aaryan Shah, Ariv Pasad, Divyam Shah, Harit Kenia, Nirvaan Tanna, Rikhav Furia, Sanskriti Vira, Suzanne Mota
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Sakhiya Hum

These graceful damsels provide a refreshing take on some Bollywood songs.
Leads: Sejal Dedhia Gogri
Co-lead: Kamiya Gosar
Participants:
Dimple Dedhia, Grishma Gala, Jaina Shah, Kamiya Gosar, Neelam Dharod, Poonam Gala, Priyanka Shah, Purvi Kapadia, Sejal Gogri
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Just hang in there

Feeling Depressed? Hang in there and watch this. It will surely lift you up.
Lead: Srividya from Xpressions
Participants:
Aakash Nishar, Jay Kapadia, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Vira, Raina Kapadia, Reya Dand, Ronil Shah
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Mission Mangal

These astronauts have a dream to go to Mars. Will they Mangal it or Bungle it?
Leads: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Prashant Shah
Co-lead: Jash Gada
Participants:
Aanya Shah, Ansh Gala, Arushi Pasad, Gia Shah, Krish Gala, Neti Vyas, Nivriti Vira, Saanvi Buricha, Sanaa Gada, Suchi Poladia, Suravi Shah, Tanish Savla, Tanvi Palan, Veer Khona, Vishal Kapadia
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ABCD American Beat Cultural Dance

These terrific teens redefine the meaning of ABCD.
Leads: Jainisha Vira, Kairavi Shah, Miloni Dharod, Rashi Haria and Ruchi Haria
Participants:
Bhavi Kenia, Jainisha Vira, Kairavi Shah, Khushi Shah, Kosha Dand, Miloni Dharod, Nirvaa Shah, Nupur Kapadia, Nyja Shah, Rashi Haria, Ruchi Haria
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Milegi Milegi

Bhoot, Baba, Baraat. Will the quest to find THE ONE succeed?
Leads: Hiren Pasad, Siddhant Shah
Participants:
Aditya Oswal, Anuja Nisar, Beleena & Harshal Veera, Dipti Dedhia, Dhinal & Nimish Gogri, Hiren Pasad, Mansi Dedhia, Mukti & Tejas Dhedia, Nidhi & Ankit Rambhia, Siddhant Shah, Smita & Rupesh Gala, Urvi Gosar, Vidhi & Jigar Savla
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Just Kidding

Mix Phudadi, Amitabh, and a Baba and this is the resulting potion you get. Just Kidding. :-).
Leads: Romil Rambhia
Co-lead: Nitul Haria
Participants:
Amit D Shah, Gaurav Gogri, Kunjan Meckoni, Madhavi Khona, Nitul Haria, Pinank Gogri, Romil Rambhia
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Housie

A Fun Housie on Kutchi Words.
Leads: Beleena Veera, Nitul Haria
Sat, Oct 27th 2018 at IFES Society, Mountain View
+ 2018 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Naman Gala, Nitul Haria, Prashant Shah, Romil Rambhia)
Deepawali Ka Swagat

Kids had a blast hunting for hidden treasures using clues.
Lead: Minal Shah
Game: Costume Faceoff

Costumed folks faceoff against each other in the boundaries of the situation handed to them.
Leads: Jenny Dedhia & Siddhant Shah
Video (Coming Soon)
Game: Acting Improv

Volunteers dance around for some time and then freeze. A audience member then explains this scene in his own words.
Lead: Veer Dedhia
Video (Coming Soon)
Costume Parade

An entertaining parade of all folks in costume.
M/C: Romil Rambhia
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Pumpkin Contest

The amazing creativity of KVites comes out during the Pumpkin Carving Contest.
Video (Coming Soon)
M/C: Nidhi & Ankit Rambhia
Sat, Oct 27th 2017 at IFES Society, Mountain View
+ 2017 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Naman Gala, Nitul Haria, Prashant Shah, Romil Rambhia)
Icebreaker: 5M with GNJ

Given different scenarios, categorizing people in a group into 2 kinds of people and leading into more discussions on that scenario.
Leads: Gunjan Mamania, Nilesh Buricha, Jinal Vora
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Chamakte Sitare

These cutie pies sparkle on the stage just like stars in the sky.
Participants:
Aaryan Shah, Ariv Pasad, Arush Savla, Divyam Shah, Harit Kenia, Harshvi Gala, Nirvaan Tanna, Sanskriti Vira, Suzanne Mota
Leads: Gourav Wadhwa
Co-lead: Urmi Vora Shah
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#AVKV Zindagi

An alien lands on Earth and is fascinated by the kind of life we lead and the kind of problems we have. All done via mime (no speech).
Participants:
Ameeta Gala, Amit Meckoni, Amit Shah, Dimple Dedhia, Jenica Khona, Minal Dharod Iyer, Prashant Shah, Sejal & Pinank Gogri, Smita & Rupesh Gala
Leads: Prashant Shah
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Khushi Ke Pal

Happy Moments and a piece of Moon. That is what life is all about in childhood.
Participants:
Aariv Gosar, Aarya Iyer, Ariha Chheda, Ayaan Sangoi, Miraya Shah, Myra Poladia, Ria Meckoni, Rutvi Gogri, Siddh Shah
Leads: Kunjan Meckoni
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Happy Feelings

Dancing brings out Happy Feelings in these kids.
Participants:
Dia Dharamshi, Jay Kapadia, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Vira, Raina Kapadia, Reya Dand, Ronil Shah
Leads: Purvi Rambhia
Co-lead: Bhavna Shah
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Go Green

These thoughtful kids send a powerful message to the audience about saving our trees.
Participants:
Ansh Gala, Arushi Pasad, Gia Shah, Krish Gala, Neti Vyas, Nivriti Vira, Saanvi Buricha, Sanaa Gada, Suravi Shah, Tanish Savla, Tanvi Palan
Leads: Srividya Eashwar
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Gujarat ni Gaatha

Our ancestors are from Gujarat and these ladies did a wonderful job in praising the wonderful land of Gujarat.
Participants:
Bharti Gogri, Hansa Poladia, Hema Shah, Hemprabha Oswal, Nalini Gogri, Niranjana Vicchivora, Pushpa Shah, Premila Savla, Saroj Gogri, Saroj Maru
Leads: Hema Shah
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Happily Never After

Teens put up an amazing horrifying depiction of Harry Potter vs the evil forces and an unexpected twist as well.
Participants:
Jainisha Vira, Jash Gada, Jay Vyas, Kairavi Shah, Kosha Dand, Rashi Haria, Ruchi Haria
Leads: Rashi and Ruchi Haria
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Mirzya - Dance of Fire

A hot dance of fire executed to perfection.
Participants:
Aakash Kapadia, Aanya Shah, Bhavi Kenia, Miloni Dharod, Nupur Kapadia, Siona Mohan, Suchi Poladia, Veer Khona, Vishal Kapadia
Leads: Srividya Eashwar
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#AVKV Dance Crew

An entertaining medley of Bollywood songs.
Participants:
Alisha & Denil Visharia, Alloki & Mayank Dedhia, Anuja & Gaurav Nisar, Asha Mota, Beleena Veera, Chintan Gala, Dipti Dedhia, Hiral Nandu, Jenny Dedhia, Kamiya Gosar, Mansi Dedhia, Miril & Hiren Pasad, Nirav Nagda, Priyanka Shah, Shardule Shah, Siddhant Shah, Trishla Gosar, Veer Dedhia
Leads: Hiren Pasad, Siddhant Shah
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Miscellaneous
Pre & Post Party Scenes (Including Mannequin Challenge)
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M/C: Paras Chheda / Chirag Kenia
Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 at San Jose Woman's Club, San Jose
+ 2016 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Nitul Haria, Prashant Shah, Romil Rambhia)
Tadiyun Gol Vadiyu

The youngest members of our community dance on a cute song featuring "Claps". A big moment for them and their parents since many are debutant performers.
Participants:
Aarya Iyer, Ria Meckoni, Raya Haria, Rutvi Gogri, Siddh Shah
Leads:
Sejal Dedhia Gogri
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Party in the Jungle

Party in the City is easy, but can someone show us how to Party in the Jungle. These kids took up the challenge.
Participants:
Gia Shah, Jay Kapadia, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Vira, Raina Kapadia, Reya Dand, Ronil Shah
Leads: Neelam Dharod, Purvi Rambhiya Kapadia
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Mast Malhari

These little Malharis took us back to the Peshwa Raj and gave a glimpse of the celebrations that ensue upon a victory in the battlefield.
Participants:
Aadiv Shah, Aaryan Shah, Ariv Pasad, Arush Savla, Divyam Shah, Harit Kenia, Kareena Shah, Nirvaan Tanna, Sanskriti Vira
Leads: Urmi Shah, Mala Chaudhari Tanna
Co-lead: Parul Chhadva Shah
Video
Beda Folk Dance

KV Seniors take the stage for the first time in this nostalgic performance and Wow us all. The same song was used in the first Diwali Party in 2002
Participants:
Bharti Gogri, Hem Oswal, Nalini Gogri, Premila Savla, Pushpa Shah, Tina Dedhia
Leads:
Sejal Dedhia Gogri
Video
The Ad Mad Show

Trump is looking for campaign manager and who better for the job than Phudadi maasi who advises him to sell some unique products to Kutchis to get their votes.
Participants:
Amit Meckoni, Dhaval Gada, Gaurav Gogri, Jigar Savla, Komal & Romil Rambhia, Parth Gala, Payal & Parin Gangar, Rupesh Gala, Sneha & Sameer Shah, Sumit Chheda, Sumit Savla, Vinay Rambhia
Leads: Jigar Savla, Romil Rambhia
Video
Kuch Naya Kuch Purana

With a focus on an important resource in current times, this dance item celebrates water with songs from 2 different eras.
Participants:
Aakash Kapadia, Aanya Shah, Bhavi Kenia, Miloni Dharod, Nupur Kapadia, Sanjana Kudva, Siona Gada, Siona Mohan, Suchi Poladia, Tanvi Palan, Veer Khona, Vishal Kapadia
Leads: Neelam Dharod, Purvi Rambhiya Kapadia
Video
Dance-versity

These newly turned teenagers show off their hip-hop moves in a mix of Hindi-English songs.
Participants:
Dilan Kudva, Jash Gada, Kevali Shah, Kosha Dand, Rashi Haria, Ruchi Haria, Saachi Mota, Sohaani Mota
Leads:
Kirti Nagda Savla, Payal Shah Rambhia
Video
Kabilay Ji Ramzat

The people of this KV tribe take us to Kutch to experience its charm and uniqueness. A colorful ensemble of dances on Kutchi and Gujarati songs this dance item impressed everyone with its various formations.
Participants:
Ansh & Smita Gala, Arushi & Jaina Pasad, Krish & Bijal Gala, Kairavi, Suravi, Dimple & Prashant Shah, Neti, Jay & Meera Vyas, Nivriti & Amit Vira, Sanaa & Bhavini Gada, Saahas, Saanvi, Vandana & Nilesh Buricha
Leads: Dimple Dedhia
Video
The Befikras

Life in Silicon Valley can be hectic and tough but one way to tackle it is to be carefree. This awesome program item portrays an identifiable Silicon Valley story through dance rocking the stage in process
Participants:
Aditya Oswal, Beleena Veera, Deepika Vira, Denil Visharia, Dhinal & Nimish Gogri, Dolly Satra, Forum Gala, Jeenal Gordhandas, Jinal & Gunjan Vora, Jinal & Naman Gala, Kirti Nagda, Mansi Dedhia, Miril & Hiren Pasad, Nidhi & Ankit Rambhia, Nirali Vora, Payal Shah, Sejal & Pinank Gogri, Priyanka Gada, Siddhant Shah, Trishla Gosar Shah, Urvi Goshar, Vidhi Savla
Leads: Hiren Pasad, Siddhant Shah
Video
The Zing Thing

A surprise item with a fake controversial start with peppy songs on India but ending with a twist yet again.
Participants:
Chintan Gala, Dakshesh Vyas, Deepika Vira, Jenny Dedhia, Leena Shah, Minal Dharod, Nirav Lodaya, Prashant Shah
Video
Miscellaneous
Naman Gala shot a TimeLapse video of the setup proceedings.
M/C: Purvi Savla
Sat, Oct 24th 2015 at Pleasanton Senior Center, Pleasanton
+ 2015 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Nitul Haria, Prashant Shah, Romil Rambhia)
IceBreaker - Kutchi Deewano Mujhe Pehchano

A small group of attendees are asked to act out some impromptu situations
Leads: Ameeta Gala, Smita Gala
Editor: Prashant Shah
Video
Baar Mahina Ni Majaa

The tiny tots give us a reason to celebrate all the seasons in a year. No season is bad.
Participants:
Aadiv Shah, Aaryan Shah, Ariv Pasad, Arush Savla, Divyam Shah, Harit Kenia, Kareena Shah, Nirvaan Tanna, Sanskriti Vira, Suzanne Mota
Lead: Jaina Shah
Co-Lead: Harsh Mota
Video
Rocking Stars of Roshni 2015

Love may be a Waste of Time But this program is definitely not "A Waste of Time"
Participants:
Jay Kapadia, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Vira, Raina Kapadia, Reya Dand, Ronil Shah
Leads: Neelam Dharod, Purvi Kapadia
Video
Folk Fusion

This item fused the various regional nuances in Bollywood Songs (Rajasthani, Punjabi, Marathi, Indian) and combined it into one terrific performance.
Participants:
Ansh Gala, Arushi Pasad, Jenica Khona, Krish Gala, Neti Vyas, Nivriti Vira, Saanvi Buricha, Sanaa Gada, Siona Mohan, Suravi Shah, Tanvi Palan
Leads: Bijal Gala
Co-Lead: Pooja Shah
Video
You Do Have A Choice

Presenting a Fashion Show in KV Diwali for the first time ever, this item went beyond just that. It combined dance and delivered a very powerful and relevant message for today's times.
Participants:
Aditya Oswal, Chintan Shah, Deepti Gala, Dipti Chheda, Jigar Savla, Kaushal Gala, Kunjan Meckoni, Minal Dharod Iyer, Nirav Gala, Payal Shah Rambhia, Romil Rambhia, Rupesh Gala, Sejal Dedhia Gogri, Vidhi Gala Savla
Leads: Kunjan Meckoni, Minal Dharod Iyer
Video
Dazzling Stars

Well this group definitely made the "Dil" beat faster with their superlative performance.
Participants:
Aakash Kapadia, Aanya Shah, Bhavi Kenia, Miloni Dharod,
Nupur Kapadia, Sanjana Kudva, Siona Gada, Suchi Poladia, Veer Khona, Vishal Kapadia
Lead: Purvi Kapadia
Co-Leads: Neelam Dharod, Hiral Kapadia
Video
G5 Dhoom - Journey With Dance Masters

A fantastic tribute to the dance gurus of Bollywood - Helen, Madhuri, Prabhudeva, Katrina, Hrithik
Participants:
Aashna Gajaria, Anav Mohan, Aneesh Gada, Dilan Kudva, Jainisha Vira, Jash Gada, Kairavi Shah, Kevali Shah, Kosha Dand, Parmi Shah, Rashi Haria , Riyana Gada, Ruchi Haria, Sahil Kudva, Somya Shah
Leads: Kirti Nagda Savla
Co-Leads: Kalpana Vira, Siddhant Shah
Video
ABCD-3

The largest dance group in KV till now (30), this group presented a medley of popular songs and showed that AnyBody Can Dance.
Participants:
Beleena & Harshal Veera, Denil Visharia, Dhaval Gada, Dhinal & Nimish Gogri, Jeenal & Ankit Gordhandas, Gaurav Nisar, Jinal & Gunjan Vora, Jinal & Naman Gala, Jinal Vicchivora, Jinisha & Gunjan Mamania, Kirti Nagda Savla, Miril & Hiren Pasad, Mansi Dedhia, Mukti & Tejas Dedhia, Nidhi & Ankit Rambhia, Nirali Vora, Siddhant Shah, Somal Vora, Sneha Karani, Trishla Gosar Shah, Urvi Goshar
Leads: Hiren Pasad, Jinisha Vora Mamania
Co-Leads: Siddhant Shah
Video
M/C Clips

Purvi Savla is our very capable guide for the evening who managed to keep the program right on track.
Participants:
Purvi Savla
M/C Opening Act
More Videos Coming Soon !
Miscellaneous

Akhil Gada shows us his vocal skills
Participants: Akhil Gada
Video
Total Attendees: 250
2 0 1 4 - Jashn-e-Diwali (
Photos,
Promos)
M/C: Sneha Karani
Sat, Nov 8th 2014 at Golden Peacock Restaurant, Hayward
+ 2014 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Nitul Haria, Romil Rambhia)
Red Carpet - Khul Jaa Sim Sim

This year the attendees have to provide some witty answers to interesting questions pulled out of a box.
Leads: Ameeta Gala, Jeegar Shah, Mita Gosar, Prashant Shah
Editor: Prashant Shah
Video
Bay Area Bandhus

Friendships are our lifeline and childhood friendships even more so. The youngest of the lot perform a debut dance on friendship.
Participants:
Aadiv Shah, Aaryan Shah, Divyam Shah, Jay Kapadia, Neev Dharod, Nirvaan Tanna, Nirvaan Vira, Raina Kapadia, Reya Dand, Ronil Shah, Sanskriti Vira
Leads: Neelam Dharod, Purvi Kapadia
Video
Total Siyappa

In this funny mashup of characters from Bollywood and Indian TV Serials, the kidnappers finally meet their match.
Participants:
Aashna Gajaria, Harsh Patel, Jay Vyas, Rashi Haria, Ruchi Haria, Rushabh Shah, Saahas Buricha, Miloni Shah (sp. appearance), Prerna Gosar (sp. appearance)
Leads: Denil Visharia, Jaideep Shah
Video1
Video2
Video3 (Part1)
Video3 (Part2)
Disco Deewane

We are transported back to the Dazzling Disco era courtesy this amazing dance.
Participants:
Ansh Gala, Arushi Pasad, Jenica Khona, Krish Gala, Neti Vyas, Nivriti Vira, Saanvi Buricha, Sanaa Gada, Siona Mohan, Tanvi Palan
Leads:
Bhavini Gada, Bijal Gala
Video
Mehfil-e-Tali

Garba is in our roots and a Garba song always makes us want to stand up and dance.
Participants:
Aakash Kapadia, Aanya Shah, Miloni Dharod, Nupur Kapadia, Sanjana Kudva, Siona Gada, Suchi Poladia, Veer Khona, Vishal Kapadia
Leads: Neelam Dharod, Purvi Kapadia
Video
Comedy Nights With Kapil

Kutchis reprise the popular Kapil Sharma TV Show and deliver a laugh riot performance.
Participants:
Amit Vira, Denil Visharia, Dhaval Gada, Jigar Savla, Minal Dharod, Nirav Gala, Romil Rambhia, Nitul Haria, Gaurav Gogri, Sameer Shah
Director: Romil Rambhia
Video
Dance Battle

It is shown as a battle between Eastern & Western dance forms but it also shows that both can co-exist in a harmonious manner.
Participants:
Anav Mohan, Aneesh Gada, Dilan Kudva, Jainisha Vira, Jash Gada, Kevali Shah, Keya Shah, Kosha Dand, Riyana Gada, Sahil Kudva
Leads:
Kirti Nagda Savla, Payal Shah Rambhia
Video
Museum of Dance

Do you know the various dance forms? If not then watch this performance for an enlightening intro. Welcome to the Museum of Dance.
Participants:
Ankeet Gorkhandas, Ankit Rambhia, Anuja Rajivadekar, Avani Shah, Beleena Visaria, Denil Visharia, Dhaval Gada, Dhinal Chheda Gogri, Dipti Chheda, Gaurav Nisar, Gunjan Mamania, Gunjan Vora, Harshal Veera, Hiren Pasad, Jaina Shah, Jeenal Visharia, Jesika Haria, Jinal Shah Vora, Jinisha Vora Mamania, Kirti Nagda Savla, Leena Shah, Miril Chheda Pasad, Naman Gala, Nimish Gogri, Nirali Vora, Payal Shah Rambhia, Priyanka Shah, Siddhant Shah, Trishla Gosar Shah
Leads: Hiren Pasad, Jinisha Vora Mamania
Video
Miscellaneous

Akhil Gada entertains us all by his Vocal Improvisations.
Participants: Akhil Gada
Video
Total Attendees: 244
2 0 1 3 - Valley Ki Diwali (
Photos,
Promos)
M/C: Romil Rambhia
Sat, Nov 16th 2013 at Golden Peacock Restaurant, Hayward
+ 2013 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Ami Gada, Bhavini Gada, Hiten Gada, Jayesh Gada, Madhavi Khona, Nitul Haria, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Red Carpet

The Red Carpet tradition continues as we continue to make attendees a part of the limelight by putting them on spot.
Concept: Ami Gada
Leads:
Nilesh Buricha, Nidhi Rambhia, Gunjan Vora, Keval Chheda, Umang Shah
Video
NEWS

This Diwali lets take you on a tour of India. Incorporating dance forms from the North, East, West and South of India, this item was a blast.
Participants:
Alloki Bhatt, Beleena & Harshal Veera, Jinal & Gaurav Gogri, Jinal Gangar Gala, Kunjal V Shah, Mamal Karani Poladia, Nidhi & Ankit Rambhia, Payal Shah, Sheetal & Yash Veera, Trishla Gosar Shah, Vinay Rambhia
Leads: Payal Shah, Trishla Gosar Shah
Video1
Video2
Refund or Bust

In this kids drama, Little Munnabhai and Circuit try to get a refund from their teachers for not making them smart enough. Who will turn out smarter in the end?
Participants:
Dilan Kudva, Harsh Patel, Kevali Shah, Keya Shah, Kosha Dand, Parmi Shah, Rushabh Shah, Sahil Kudva, Somya Shah
Leads: Denil Visharia, Jaideep Shah
Part1 Video
Part2 Video
Part3 Video
Rankaar Beats

Rankaar Beats got together for a reunion and thrilled the audience with their songs.
Participants:
Komal Dedhia, Leena Shah, Rohit Palan, Megha & Abhishek, Sameer Shah, Shrenik Dedhia, Swati & Nitul Haria
Video
Total Attendees: 200
2 0 1 2 - Jagmag Diwali (
Photos,
Promos)
M/C: Deepa Gada
Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 at Golden Peacock Restaurant, Hayward
+ 2012 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Ami Gada, Bhavini Gada, Hiten Gada, Jayesh Gada, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Red Carpet

We go Oscar Style by putting the spotlight on attendees and asking them entertaining questions.
Leads:
Naman Gala, Paras, Hiten Gada
Video
Festivals Medley

Festivals are the soul of India and of Kojain BayArea too. KBA celebrates lots of festivals with style and this is just a small glimpse of the same.
Participants:
Alloki & Mayank Dedhia, Ami Gada, Denil Visharia, Foram Mamania, Beleena & Harshal Veera, Jinisha & Gunjan Mamania, Miril & Hiren Pasad, Nidhi Rambhia, Palvi Kudva, Purvi Kapadia, Sonia Gada
Leads: Ami Gada, Jinisha Vora Mamania, Hiren Pasad
Video1
Video2
Krishna Woh Aaya Aaya

Religion is being commercialized and in all certainty God is not happy about it. Someone needs to show us the correct way and this kids drama does exactly that.
Participants:
Aashna Gajaria, Arya Gosar, Harsh Patel, Jash Gada, Jay Vyas, Parmi Shah,
Saahas Buricha, Somya Shah
Choreographers: Kavya Shah, Nilesh Buricha
Video1
BHEL (Bollywood Hollywood)

This is what happens when Bollywood meets Hollywood meets talented KBA kids.
Participants:
Aakash Kapadia, Aanya Shah, Dhara Mehta, Miloni Dharod, Nupur Kapadia, Sanjana Kudva, Siona Gada, Veer Khona, Vishal Kapadia
Leads: Bela Chheda, Madhavi Khona, Neelam Dharod, Purvi Kapadia
Video
OMG Drama

Think you know the Ant and the Grasshopper story? Well, think again. This drama presents the well known story in a modern setting.
Participants:
Aneesh Gada, Dilan Kudva, Jainisha Vira, Kevali Shah, Kosha Dand, Rashi Haria, Riyana Gada
Ruchi Haria, Rushabh Shah, Sahil Kudva
Leads: Denil Visharia, Jaideep Shah
Video1
Bharat Mata Ki Jai Medley

It Happens Only in India. A fast paced introduction to some of the passions of India.
Participants:
Amit Vira, Gunjan Vora, Jash Gada, Kirti & Sumit Savla, Komal & Romil Rambhia, Nimish Gogri, Payal Shah, Priyanka Shah, Sejal & Pinank Gogri, Trishla & Bhanik Shah
Leads: Payal Shah, Romil Rambhia
Video
Bole Chudiyan Dance

Miloni Shah performs a sweet dance on Bole Chudiyan.
Participants:
Miloni Shah
Video
Total Attendees: 203
2 0 1 1 - Tentastic Diwali (
Photos,
Promos)
M/C: Madhavi Khona/Jaideep Shah
Sat, Nov 5th 2011 at Golden Peacock Restaurant, Hayward
+ 2011 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
It's a Small World

A great start to the milestone Diwali with a multi cultural song performed by the multi talented kojain kids.
Participants:
Aakash Kapadia, Aanya Shah, Dhara Mehta, Miloni Dharod, Pahel Nisar, Sanjana Kudva, Siona Gada, Veer Khona, Vishal Kapadia,
Choreographers: Madhavi Khona, Amita Nisar
Video1
Video2
Modern Ramayan - Kids Drama

How would Ramayan look in current times? Kojain Kids give the answer in this hilarious multi-lingual drama.
Participants:
Aashna Gajaria, Arya Gosar, Harsh Patel, Keya Jonnalagada, Parmi Shah, Rushabh Shah, Saahas Buricha, Sowmya Shah, Bhavesh Gosar, Hasmukh Patel
Written & Directed by: Nilesh Buricha
Assistant Director:Kavya Shah
Video
Standup Comedy

Another first for Kojain Diwali Parties as our very own funny desi boys make the audience laugh with their jokes and antics.
Participants/Writers:
Hiten Gada & Nilesh Buricha
Video
Raas Garba Medley

And to end the world cultural fest, a dance from our own backyard - Garvi Gujarat.
Participants:
Denil Visharia, Gaurav Nisar, Gaurav Gogri, Nimish Gogri, Lena Shah, Palvi Kudva, Sonia Gada, Swati Haria,
Choreographers: Bhavini Gada, Denil Visharia
Video
Grand Finale

All Fantastic participants come together for the grand Tentastic finale.
Participants:
All Performers of Tentastic 2011
Concept:Leena Shah
Video
Karaoke Songs

Nitul Haria sang songs (Karaoke) which motivated everyone to rush for the dance floor.
Participants:
Nitul Haria
Total Attendees: 183
2 0 1 0 - Diwali Dhadaka (
Photos,
Promos)
M/C: Nilesh Buricha/Tushar Shah
Sat, Nov 13th 2010 at Athidhi Restaurant, Sunnyvale
+ 2010 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Diya Dance

Can there be a better way than to start Diwali Celebrations with a dance of lights?
Participants:
Ameeta Gala, Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Palvi Kudva, Sonia Gada
Choreographer: Minal Dharod
Watch the Video
Akdam Bakdam- Kids Dance

Faster than the wind these little Bal Hanumans display their magical strength.
Participants:
Aakash Kapadia, Ansh Gala, Anya Shah, Dhara Mehta, Mithil Gada, Nupur Kapadia, Pahel Nisar, Siona Gada, Vishal Kapadia, Veer Khona
Choreographer: Various Parents of Akdam Bakdam team
Watch the Video
Desi Girl Dance

The audience got transported back to Desh upon seeing this beautiful Desi Dance in Videsh.
Participants:
Anushka Mota, Sachi Mota, Sohani Mota, Ariya Savla
Watch the Video
Hare Tortoise Race - The Sequel

Its Deja-Vu all over again as the rabbit seeks revenge against the tortoise. Will the result be the same as last time?
Participants:
Aashna Gajaria, Arya Gosar, Harsh Patel, Jainisha Vira, Kairavi Shah, Kevali Shah, Miloni Shah, Rushabh Shah, Saahas Buricha, Sanjana Kudva
Assistant Director: Dimple Dedhia
Director: Prashant Shah
Watch the Video
Zubi Dubi + Discowale Khisko Medley

Kids get paired up for a funergetic medley and present the first of its kind dance in Kojain Diwali Parties.
Participants:
Aneesh Gada, Arav Chheda, Dilan Kudva, Jash Gada, Kosha Dand, Rashi Haria, Riyana Gada, Ruchi Haria
Choreographer: Bhavini Gada
Watch the Video
All Izz Well Dance

Shivani and Keya don the role of idiots and teach everyone a solution to calm the nerves.
Participants:
Keya Jonnalagada, Shivani Nishar
Watch the Video
Mega Medley Dance

The Mother of All Medleys with the largest participant group ever in our Diwali Parties (17).
Participants:
Ajay & Amita Nishar, Hasmukh & Kavita Patel, Nitul & Swati Haria, Jeegar & Urmi Shah, Deepti Chheda, Denil Visharia, Gaurav Nishar, Hiten Gada, Leena Shah, Minal Dharod, Minati Shah, Resha Chheda, Arav Chheda
Watch the Video
Ajab Kutchis Ki Ghazab Kahani Movie

Most Kutchis don't venture into the mystical land of love (before marriage :-)). But then there are some kutchis who dare......
Participants:
Pinank Gogri, Sejal Dedhia, Jeegar Shah, Nimish Gogri, Gaurav Gogri, Jaideep Shah, Bhavesh Gosar, Kalpa Shah, Prashant Shah, Urmi Shah, Rohit Palan
Assistant Director: Jeegar Shah
Writer-Editor-Director: Prashant Shah
Watch Part1
Watch Part2
Rankaar Beats Band

The hit Kojain band from 2009 add some female singers this time and rock the dance floor with their music and singing yet again.
Participants:
Komal Dedhia, Meghna Gala, Nitul Haria, Parikshit Gajaria, Rohit Palan, Shrenik Dedhia
Watch the Video
M/C: Jeegar Shah/Urmi Shah
Sat, Oct 24th 2009 at Golden Peacock Restaurant, Fremont
+ 2009 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Kids Video

Our youngest Kojain members take up various professions and convey their Diwali wishes.
Participants:
Ansh Gala, Jenica Khona, Krish Gala, Nivriti Vira, Saanvi Buricha, Sanaa Gada, Suravi Shah, Tanvi Palan
Script & Camera: Nilesh Buricha
Video
Alak Malak - Kids Dance

Several Kids make their stage debut with this happy song. Now they are ready to take on the world.
Participants:
Aakash Kapadia,
Aanya Shah,
Dhara Mehta,
Miloni Dharod,
Mithil Gada,
Niyom Dedhiya,
Nupur Kapadia,
Pahel Nisar,
Veer Khona,
Vishal Kapadia
Choreographer: Sejal Gada/Madhavi Khona/Kalpana Mehta
Lets Party Dance

Prerna choreographs her own dance this time and keep advancing in the world of dancing. Its truly a time to party.
Participants:
Prerna Gosar
Choreographer: Prerna Gosar
Dance Pe Chance Kids Dance

An All Girls team teaches us how simple it is to dance.
Participants:
Aashna Gajaria,
Jainisha Vira,
Kairavi Shah,
Keya Jonnalagadda,
Kosha Dand,
Riyana Gada,
Sanjana Kudva
Choreographer: Purvi Kapadia and Naach org.
Helpers: Prashant Shah/Kalpana Vira
Video
Genda Phool Adults+Kids Dance

Adult Females and Kid Boys take stage together for the first time and present a fusion of rap and traditional dance.
Participants:
Ami Gada,
Amita Nisar,
Komal Dedhia,
Neelam Dharod,
Palvi Kudva,
Sonia Gada,
Aneesh Gada,
Arav Chheda,
Dilan Kudva,
Jash Gada,
Saahas Buricha,
Saahil Kudva
Choreographer: Smita Gala/Amita Nisar/Jeegar Shah
Video
Holiya mein Ude Re Gulaal

Talented Twins Rashi and Ruchi present a colorful Rajasthani folk song.
Participants:
Rashi Haria, Ruchi Haria
Choreographer: Swati Haria
Video
Fantastic Four - Guys Dance

4 Guys perform awesome formations on a medley of Bollywood Numbers.
Participants:
Ajay Nisar, Gaurav Gogri, Hiten Gada, Kaushal Mehta
Choreographer: Hiten Gada
Video
Twist Dance

Lakshya Chhadva performs on this foot tapping number and proves that she is no less then her elder sister Lisa when it comes to dancing.
Participants:
Lakshya Chhadva
Naatak - Jai HO!!

A BayArea Kutchi disappears and in comes Detective Jai with assistant Kitty to investigate the possible murder. Every Kutchi becomes a suspect and the shock ending is a surprise for even the participants.
Participants:
Ameeta Gala - Sethani,
Amit Meckoni - Gurkha,
Amit and Minati Shah - New Couple,
Jaideep Shah - Detective Jai,
Kunjan Meckoni - Kashi,
Nimish Gogri - Blind Man,
Nitul Haria - Sangeetkar,
Pinank Gogri - Software Engineer,
Purvi Savla - Kitty,
Smita Gala - Dentist,
Jeegar Shah - Paresh,
Director: Prashant Shah
Rankaar Beats Band

Talented musicians from Kojain take up the challenge to create a Kojain Band. They rocked the dance floor with their music and singing.
Participants:
Anup Savla, Nimit Maru, Nitul Haria, Parikshit Gajaria, Rohit Palan, Shrenik Dedhia
Miscellaneous
- Desi Girl Dance during DJ Hour (Dimple Dedhia, Sejal Dedhia)
Short Video (pwd:kojain)
Total Attendees: 150
2 0 0 8 - Diwali Dhamaal (
Photos)
M/C: Nimit Maru/Honey Dedhia
Sat, Nov 1st 2008 at Golden Peacock Restaurant, Fremont
+ 2008 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
O My Friend Ganesha - Kids Dance

Kids make friends with the ever popular Lord Ganesha through this cute song.
Participants:
Aashna Gajaria, Jainisha Vira, Jash Gada, Kairavi Shah, Keya Jonnalagadda, Kosha Dand, Saahas Buricha, Sanjana Kudva
Choreographer: Bhavini Gada / Prashant Shah
Helpers: Kalpana Vira
Video
Krazzy-4 - Kids Dance

Kids go Dance Crazy in this foot-tapping number from the film Krazzy-4.
Participants:
Aayush Gala, Aarshi Gala, Aneesh Gada, Dilan Kudva, Rashi Haria, Riyana Gada, Ruchi Haria, Sahil Kudwa
Choreographer: Parul Gala
Video
Kids Video

Meet our cute little angles as they wish everyone a Happy Diwali in their own sweet way.
Participants:
Ansh Gala, Pahel Nisar, Miloni Dharod, Mithil Gada, Niyom Dedhia, Nupur Kapadia, Sanaa Gada, Tanvi Palan, Veer Khona
Script & Camera: Sejal Gada
Editing: Leena Shah
Video
Hare Ram Hare Ram Dance

The Nishar sisters match this awesome song with their awesome dance.
Participants: Devanshi Nishar, Shivani Nishar
Choreographer: Purvi Kapadia
Video
Pappu Cant Dance Dance

The Gosar siblings show that they can dance and much better than Poor Pappu.
Participants: Prerana Gosar, Arya Gosar, Bhavesh Gosar
Black/White Era Dance

10 dancers transport the audience into the black/white era of Hindi Songs.
Participants:
Ajay and Amita Nisar, Manish and Neelam Dharod, Jatin and Sejal Gada, Rupesh and Smita Gala, Sandeep and Maitrayee Shah
Choreographer: Sejal Gada
Naatak - Metha Re Paan Kutch Ja Madu

A funny drama in which Obama and Palin compete for the votes of Bay Area Kutchis via their respective Kutchi representatives.
Participants: Amit Meckoni (Regional Director), Ameeta Gala (Kutchi Democrat), Bhavini Gada (Sarah Palin), Devanshi Nishar, Dimple Dedhia, Hiten Gada (Obama), Jeegar Shah, Nilesh Buricha (Sarkar), Parul Gala, Prashant Shah, Rashmi Nishar, Rohit Palan (Kutchi Republican), Shivani Nishar
Director: Prashant Shah
Total Attendees: 158
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M/C: Nimit Maru/Jayesh Gada
Sun, Nov 4th 2007 at Mayuri Restaurant, Santa Clara
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(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Parul Gala, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Koli Dance - Dol Doltay Warya Var - Kids Dance

It looked like a Maharashtra Mandal party as these young kids in their Koli Dresses performed to the beats of a popular fisherman song.
Participants:
Aashna Gajaria, Jainisha Vira, Jash Gada, Kairavi Shah, Rashi Haria, Ruchi Haria, Saahas Buricha, Yash Savla
Choreographer: Dimple Dedhia, Smita Gala
Bollywood Medley

The Gosar siblings danced on a medley which included "Te Nu Le Ke" (Film: Ta Ra Rum Pum) and Its Rocking (Film: Kya Love Story Hai)
Participants:
Prerana Gosar, Arya Gosar
Dil Laga Na (Dhoom2) Dance

The Nishar sisters along with Sonal danced away to the beats of this foot-tapping number.
Participants:
Sonal Patel, Devanshi Nishar, Shivani Nishar
Barso Re

An all girls dance finding joy in the onset of rainfall.
Participants:
Amee Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Komal Dedhia, Mala Chaudhari, Neelam Dharod, Swati Haria
Gujarati folk dance - Uttar Jao Dakhin Jao - Kids Dance

Kids gave a great performance on this Gujarati folk dance number.
Participants:
Aayush & Aarshi Gala, Sahil & Dilan Kudva, Aneesh & Riyana Gada, Rashi & Ruchi Haria, Kosha Dand, Rushabh Shah, Arav Chheda.
Choreographer: Parul Gala
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom - Solo Dance

The audience "jhoomed" as Prerana performed on this number from the film Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.
Participants:
Prerana Gosar
Naatak - Dreamgirl

We continue the story of Manilal from the 2006 drama. Manilal comes to USA, finishes his studies and is now in search of a suitable bride. Manilal encounters all kinds of girls in his quest for the perfect dreamgirl.
Participants:
Amit Meckoni (Kutchi matchmaker), Amit Vira (Manilal), Bhavini Gada (Narrator), Dimple Dedhia (Maasi), Jeegar Shah (Friend), Komal Dedhia (Religious girl), Mala Chaudhari (US Smitten girl), Neelam Dharod (Manilal's mom), Nirav Gala (Friend), Parul Gala (US girl), Sneha Vira (Matunga girl), Prashant Shah (Kaka), Vijay Vira (Manilal's father)
Director: Prashant Shah
Bollywood Medley

Kojain males created dhoom as they danced to the 2007 hit songs "Soni De Nakhre (Film: Partner)", "Dil Mein Baji Guitar (Film: Apna Sapna Money Money)", and "Dhoom (Film: Dhoom2)"
Participants:
Amit Meckoni, Amit Vira, Hiten Gada, Jeegar Shah, Nilesh Buricha, Nitul Haria, Rohit Palan
Video
Total Attendees: 169
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M/C: Jatin Gada/Sanket Malde
Sat, Nov 4th 2006 at Mayuri Restaurant, Santa Clara
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(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Parul Gala, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Nani Maari Aankh - Kids Dance

The youngest members of the Kojain pariwar took stage and danced away merrily to the tunes of this Gujarati Song.
Participants:
Aarshi Gala, Aashna Gajaria, Aayush Gala, Bhumi Shah, Dhruvi Faria, Dilan Kudva, Jainisha Vira, Jash Gada, Kairavi Shah, Keya Shah, Rishabh Shah, Saahas Buricha, Sahil Kudva, Yash Savla
Choreographer: Bhavini Gada
Tauba Tauba Dance

The Nishar Sisters performed a nice dance on this fast song from the film "Kaal".
Participants:
Devanshi Nishar, Shivani Nishar
Choreographer: Amita Nisar
Dhadak Dhadak Dance

Little Ananya danced to the beats of this song from the movie "Bunty aur Babli" and thrilled everyone.
Participants:
Ananya Desai
Naatak - Ek Baar Jaana America

The American Consulate is something which we have all visited on our way to USA. This drama took the office setting of the American Consulate and mixed it with the characters of the popular TV show "Office Office" to depict how poor Manilal has to overcome several obstacles to get his visa.
Participants:
Ameeta Gala (Jayaben), Amisha Shah (Officer), Dipesh Rambhia (Jay), Harshit Poladia (Manilal), Jeegar Shah (Officer), Kalpesh Savla (Kutchi translator), Mala Chaudhari (Officer), Nilesh Buricha (Chaprasi, Narrator), Prashant Shah (Postman), Rupesh Gala (Officer)
Director: Prashant Shah
Fusion Dance

An all girls dazzling dance fusing indian and western dance steps on the beats of Rhythms of Mohabattein from the film "Mohabattein."
Participants:
Amita Nisar, Bhavini Gada, Chhaya Gala, Dimple Dedhia, Hemal Savla, Parul Gala, Smita Gala
Choreographers: Amita Nisar and Parul Gala
Kajra-Re Dance

A wonderful dance on the popular song Kajra-Re from the film Bunty aur Babli.
Participants:
Amit Vira, Jeegar Shah, Komal Dedhia, Leena Shah, Urmi Shah
Total Attendees: 152
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M/C: Bhavini Gada
Sun, Nov 6th 2005 at Mayuri Restaurant, Santa Clara
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(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Parul Gala, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Kutchi Naatak - Khari Ke Khoti

It was high time that we did a kutchi drama and these folks presented a nice short drama in Kutchi.
Participants:
Ameeta Gala (Maasi), Bhavini Gada (Sudha), Manjula Gada (Saasu), Neelam Dharod (Sudha's friend), Sanjay Gala (Jamai)
Bhangra

A high energy bhangra dance on the beats of "Aaja Soniye" from the film "Mujhse Shaadi Karoge" set everyone's feet tapping.
Participants:
Dimple and Prashant Shah, Maitrayee and Sandeep Shah, Sejal and Jatin Gada, Smita and Rupesh Gala, Jeegar Shah, Parul Gala
Video (pwd:kojain)
Munnabhai

Munnabhai tries to unsucessfully convince his parents that he works for Yahoo! and then swindles his way around college trying to become a software engineer.
Participants:
Bhavesh Chheda (Dr Ashthana), Jatin Gada (Aslam Bhai), Jayesh Gada (Papa), Jeegar Shah (Circuit), Kalpa Shah (Munnabhai Mom), Komal Dedhia (Chinki), Manish Dharod (Parsi engineer), Nitul Haria (Henchman), Nitin Vira (Student), Sanjay Gala (Munnabhai Dad), Sanket Malde (Munnabhai)
Director: Jeegar Shah
Who is the Weakest Link?

Navin Dedhia adapted the popular TV show by the same name and applied it to the Kutchi World.
Song Recital
A nice song by Nidhi Gogri
M/C: Jaideep Shah
Sun, Nov 14th 2004 at Mayuri Restaurant, Santa Clara
+ 2004 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Parul Gala, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Glow Stick Dance

Lights went out and the Kids Glowed in this dance on the song "Chura liya hai tumnay".
Participants:
Devanshi Nishar, Miloni Shah, Nidhi Gogri, Prerna Gosar, Shivani Nishar, Sonal Patel
Choreographer:Parul Gala
Bollywood-Kollywood

We called the Bollywood stars to the Diwali party but they failed to show up. The Kutchi Bollywood (Kollywood) stars took over and did a marvellous job of providing a quality entertainment show. A true multi-starrer.
Participants:
Bhavesh "Amitabh" Chheda, Bhavesh "Gabbar" Gosar, Jayesh "Sanjeev Kapoor" Gada, Jeegar "Rishi Kapoor" Shah, Leena "Parveen Babi" Shah, Manish "Rajesh Khanna" Dharod, Nilesh "Nana Patekar" Buricha, Parul "Helen" Gala, Prashant "Govinda" Shah, Rupesh "Dharmendra/Randhir" Gala, Sanket "Paresh Rawal" Malde, Smita "Hema/Madhuri" Gala
Concept/Co-ordinator: Jeegar Shah
Folk Dance

An all female fantastic folk dance on the song "Morni bagha maa bole" from the film Lamhe.
Participants:
Ameeta Gala, Komal Dedhia, Leena Shah, Smita Gala
Solo Dance

Lisa Chhadva performed nicely on the beats of Mahi Ve from the film Kal Ho Na Ho.
Total Attendees: 106
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M/C: Sanjay Gala/Smita Gala
Sat, Nov 1st 2003 at Fair Oaks Hall, Sunnyvale
+ 2003 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Parul Gala, Prashant Shah, Rupesh Gala, Smita Gala)
Fancy Dress
A Fancy Dress competition for the kids. Coordinated by Smita Gala
Antakshari
Based on the popular show Antakshari on ZeeTV, 3 teams battled it out dishing out one Hindi song after another. Conducted by Prashant Shah
Who wants to be Kutchi Scholar?
Based on the popular TV show "Who wants to be a millionaire?" Navin Dedhia conducted this game to determine who has the most knowledge about Kutch and Kutchi.
Swagat Geet
Hema Shah composed and recited a welcome song to start the proceedings of Diwali 2003.
Ishq Samandar Solo Dance
Sonal Patel performed a nice solo dance on "Ishq Samander" from the film "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani".
Total Attendees: 100
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M/C: Sanjay Gala
Sat, Nov 9th 2002 at Murphy Park Hall, Sunnyvale
+ 2002 Program Details
(Diwali Team: Bhavini Gada, Dimple Dedhia, Jayesh Gada, Parul Gala)
Hindustan ki joshili fauj - "Nanha munna raahi hoon"

Kids took the centerstage in this awesome enactation of the popular Hindi Song.
Participants: Arnavi Chheda, Devanshi Nishar, Karan Gogri, Lisa
Chhadva, Miloni Shah, Nidhi Gogri, Priya Chhadva, Shivani Nishar
Choreographer: Smita Gala
Kutchi Musical Modern Mahabharat

Hilarious skit about Mahabharat being enacted in modern times.
Participants: Atul Dedhia (Krishna), Bhavesh Nisar (Arjun), Deep Nishar (Time), Jayesh Gada (Audio),
Jeinay Dedhia (Karan), Manish Dharod (Duryodhan), Nilesh Buricha (Shakuni Mama), Nitin Vira (Yudhisthira),
Prashant Shah (Dhritarashtra), Rupesh Gala (Dushasana), Sagar Chheda (Bheem), Satyen Shah (Hanuman),
Smita Gala (Draupadi)
Script/Director: Nilesh Buricha
Maro Sona No Gadulo Garba Dance

Group Dance to the beats of the Gujarati Song.
Participants:
Bhavini & Jayesh Gada, Dimple & Prashant Shah, Smita & Rupesh Gala, Purvi Rambhiya, Paresh Veera
Bhoomro Bhoomro

A wonderful dance from the film Mission Kashmir.
Participants: Shaily Shah and Avni Oswal
Violin

Arnavi Chheda gave us a delightful rendition on the violin