Art meets advocacy at Mash Ball 2025 in support of UNICEF India 

The second version of the Mash Ball, held at The St. Regis Mumbai on October 5, 2025, unfolded as a glittering celebration of artwork, style, and social affect. Conceptualised by Shalini Passi, founder of the MASH (My Art Shalini) initiative, the gala was held in support of UNICEF India’s packages targeted on youngster welfare, training, and equality. 

Curated across the theme, ‘Fashion in Films’, the night introduced collectively main figures from India’s artwork, style, luxurious, and social sectors. Guests together with Bhagyashree, Gauri Khan, and Seema Khan added glamour and gravitas, whereas the crimson carpet mirrored a wealthy tapestry of cinematic inspiration and couture magnificence. 

Ms. Passi, styled by Mohit Rai, embodied the theme by means of a putting sartorial transformation — from a feathered white Atelier Zuhra robe symbolizing purity to a sculpted black Amit GT ensemble representing energy and liberation. “Art is not just expression, it’s a tool for healing and transformation,” she stated, highlighting the function of art-based remedy in UNICEF’s outreach. 

The curated exhibition featured works by F.N. Souza, Michelle Poonawalla, Raghava Okay.Okay., and Rocco Ritchie, alongside sculptures by Ashiesh Shah and Narayan Biswas. A video set up by Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell explored architectural decay, whereas Vibha Galhotra’s items added ecological nuance. Key companions Dhoomimal Art Gallery and Volte Gallery helped carry the curatorial imaginative and prescient to life.

Ms. Passi stated, “The Mash Ball, first held in New Delhi, has emerged as a cultural platform that blends creativity with advocacy. By engaging artists, designers, and changemakers, it continues to raise awareness and funds for UNICEF India’s mission to ensure every child has access to education, nutrition, and protection. More than a gala, Mash Ball 2025 has been a movement, where art meets empathy, and creativity becomes a catalyst for change.”