Shilpa Shetty Kundra is striving to make a difference in the lives of people. The Bollywood actress turned entrepreneur and philanthropist attends the Global Gift Gala hosted in Dubai along with Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Bastón, Deepak Chopra and Huda Kattan among others. The evening promised to be a glittering fusion of celebrity and philanthropy. Launched by philanthropist Maria Bravo the Global Gift Gala Dubai this initiative aims to elevate the wellbeing and lives of children and families.

The star-studded affair features a gala dinner and auction of both luxury goods and experiences. Funds raised at this charity event will go towards UAE-based charity Dubai Cares and the Global Gift Foundation, which seeks to help underprivileged children around the world. Shilpa Shetty Seeks Sai Baba's Blessings and Posts a Heart-felt Message-View Pic Inside!

Shilpa Shetty With Eva Longoria (Image Credit: Stock Photos)

Apart from donating the earnings from a celebrity game show Shilpa was part of, to rebuild an orphanage, Shilpa invested in improving the lives of the underprivileged, with the Shilpa Shetty Foundation that provides shelter and education to orphans. She has also taken several children's homes under her wing, underwriting the cost of running them.

The actor whose non profit organisation in India has been actively working towards the education of orphans says, "I am happy to lend my voice to charities that attempt to help underprivileged kids." Though they share a common friend circle. This is the first Shilpa Shetty Kundra met the Hollywood actor. "Eva invited me via a common friend, I am looking forward to meeting her. I hope we are able to achieve what the charity has set out to." said Shilpa before she met Eva.

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