Sudesh Bhosle concert lights up LA as Sankara Eye Foundation hits 500,000 free eye surgeries
More than 625 music lovers and philanthropists recently gathered for an unforgettable evening of music as renowned Bollywood playback singer Sudesh Bhosle delivered a spectacular live performance in Los Angeles. Presented by Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF), USA, the benefit concert supported the organization’s mission to eliminate curable blindness in India.
The event also celebrated a historic achievement for SEF, USA, which completed an unprecedented 500,000 free eye surgeries during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The milestone marks the halfway point toward the organization’s ambitious Vision 2030: March to a Million initiative, which aims to provide one million free eye surgeries annually to underserved communities across India by 2030.
Sudesh Bhosle Delivers an Electrifying Performance
The evening featured legendary playback singer Sudesh Bhosle, best known as the iconic voice behind many of Amitabh Bachchan’s most memorable songs. Bhosle captivated the audience with a high-energy, nonstop performance spanning nearly two-and-a-half hours, keeping the crowd engaged from beginning to end.
Performing chart-topping hits from the 1980s, 1990s, and contemporary Bollywood, Bhosle entertained fans across generations. Demonstrating his trademark showmanship, he stepped off the stage several times to interact and dance with audience members, creating memorable moments throughout the evening.
Joining him on stage was accomplished vocalist Anuradha Juju, whose remarkable versatility and soulful renditions of popular melodies earned enthusiastic applause and beautifully complemented the evening’s performances.
SEF, USA extends its sincere gratitude to its generous patrons, sponsors, and dedicated team of local volunteers whose unwavering support made the event a resounding success.
Countdown Begins for Sonu Nigam Live at the Dolby Theatre
SEF, USA’s next major fundraising event will feature celebrated Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam performing live at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Known for his soulful ballads, energetic performances, and exceptional stage presence, Sonu Nigam’s concert will support SEF, USA’s Vision 2030: March to a Million campaign.
Scaling Infrastructure: The March to a Million
What began in 1998 with a single eye hospital in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, performing 8,000 surgeries during its first year has grown into one of India’s largest charitable eye-care networks. Today, SEF, USA supports 29 hospitals across 14 states, providing high-quality, accessible eye care to underserved communities.
“Reaching 500,000 free eye surgeries annually is a testament to the power of our collective community,” said Murali Krishnamurthy, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of SEF, USA.
To achieve its Vision 2030 goal of providing one million free eye surgeries each year, SEF, USA continues to invest significantly in expanding its healthcare infrastructure, particularly in underserved rural regions. Key projects include:
Akhand Jyoti Rajiv Latika Jain Campus (Mastichak, Bihar): A state-of-the-art mega facility designed to perform up to 230,000 free eye surgeries annually.
Siliguri Greater Lions Eye Hospital (Jalpaiguri, West Bengal): A major expansion project that will double the hospital’s annual free surgery capacity to 40,000.
RJ Sankara Eye Hospital (Patna, Bihar): Following its foundation stone ceremony in July 2025, the new facility is expected to provide 30,000 free eye surgeries annually.
Netaji Eye Hospital (Kolkata, West Bengal): Currently delivering up to 20,000 free eye surgeries each year.
A Sustainable Model of Excellence and Outreach
The organization’s milestone of 500,000 free eye surgeries was made possible through an extensive rural outreach program. Specialized medical teams travel to remote villages across underserved regions to conduct free vision screening camps for cataracts, glaucoma, and other treatable eye conditions.
Patients diagnosed with vision-threatening conditions are transported to the nearest SEF network hospital, where they receive surgery, medications, and comprehensive post-operative care before being safely returned to their villages—all at absolutely no cost to them or their families.
This life-changing work is sustained through SEF, USA’s proven cross-subsidy model, in which revenue generated from paying patients helps fund treatment for economically disadvantaged individuals.
About Sankara Eye Foundation, USA – Established in 1998, Sankara Eye Foundation, USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating curable blindness in India. For more than 14 consecutive years, the organization has earned Charity Navigator’s prestigious Four-Star Rating, recognizing its transparency, operational excellence, financial efficiency, and measurable impact.
Community members are invited to join the Vision 2030: March to a Million campaign and help restore sight to millions of people living with preventable blindness.
For volunteer opportunities, contact Girish Mehta at 714-726-9326.
For tickets to the upcoming Sonu Nigam concert at the Dolby Theatre, or to learn about donation and sponsorship opportunities, visit https://www.giftofvision.org/event/sonu-nigam-la-2026 or call Girish Mehta at 714-726-9326.
For more information, visit www.giftofvision.org.
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