Star-studded virtual music concert and fundraiser Vax.India.Now on July 8

Conceptualised by Indian American singer Anuradha Juju Palakurthi, the show is an initiative to boost India’s vaccination drive

The vaccination drive has picked up momentum in India but still has a long way to go before the entire country is fully vaccinated. Among the initiatives geared towards increasing footfalls in the drive is Vax.India.Now, a virtual music concert and fundraiser on July 7 (8 pm EST) and 8 (5.30 am IST) to support India’s urgent vaccination drive. An initiative of Anuradha Palakurthi Foundation and Juju Productions, the 90-minute show will be hosted by American comedian, Hasan Minhaj. Boston-based Indian American singer Anuradha Juju Palakurthi dubs Vax.India.Now, a Hollywood-Bollywood combined star-power concert for a common cause’ over an email. ‘Vaccinate India to make a healthier world,’ she adds. While Neelesh Mishra has written a song based on the event’s theme ‘Hum Saath Hai’ (We are with you, We are together), Bappa B Lahiri has composed the song sung by Anuradha.