Photos: Namaste America felicitates VIDYA BALAN!

Atul Nishar, President of Namaste America, Indo-American Association for Art & Culture, hosted an evening to celebrate critically acclaimed actress, Vidya Balan's contribution to Indian Cinema.

The evening began with the felicitation of Vidya Balan which was followed by an interesting interaction with the actress. Popular television and film producer, Ekta Kapoor, distinguished film director, R. Balki, celebrity photographer, Atul Kasbekar and the Editor - Hi! Blitz magazine Shalini Sharma,were some of the distinguished panelists who enthralled the audience with their anecdotes and talked about their association with the actress. Neha Kakkar, of the Indian Idol fame entertained the audience with popular songs from Vidya Balan's films as a musical tribute to her.

This evening was attended by dignitaries across the city from Industrialists,Corporate CEO's, Celebrities, US Consulate Staff to numerous other Socialites and Media Personalities.

Seen exchanging pleasantries were, Mr. Michael Mullins, Neeraj Bajaj, Dr. AlkaNishar, Habil Khorakiwala, Tabu & Richard Rothman, Sunita Menon, Satish Shah, Reena and Ashok Wadhwa, Aditi Govitrikar, Rashmi Uday Singh,Ananya Dutta, and Bharat Dabholkar, Lillete Dubey, Lata Patel, Neeta Lulla and Nishka Lulla.

Courtesy Pinkvilla 😃

Originally posted by: chocolover89

What are Ekta and Vidya wearing? 😵

Originally posted by: HakunaMatata_94

somethings never change😆

Originally posted by: chocolover89

Clearly. 😆 See-through sarees are not for Ekta...especially if she's going to tie it like that. 😵 She looks like a crossdresser. And Vidya...I've given up.