Q&A: Using music for the cause of girl child

Why and when did you decide to start the NGO? 

Being a corporate executive, I had to deploy a full-time cook at home. Once she turned up late and on being questioned about the delay, she broke down and informed that her elder daughter, who was a very good student, had attempted self-immolation because she was harassed in school for not being able to pay her fees. This incident moved me and I decided to work towards the cause of educating girls from modest backgrounds. 

We help girls who rank in the top 10 in their class and sponsor their tuition fees, books and uniform. 

I have also been a singer for a decade and was a part of an orchestra. While I had to give it up owing to my career plans, my team members continue to sing as Friends Orchestra under conductor Raffi. They will perform a list of hits from old and contemporary Hindi films. The funds raised from the event will be used to support the present projects and future events.