FLO Uttarakhand, under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Tannya Khanna, organized “Gulabo – Women Supporting Women,” a flagship socio-cultural event organized in collaboration with the cultural organization Niravadhi, held on August 4, 2026, at the JSR Continental in Dehradun. The evening served as a powerful celebration of female solidarity, resilience, and empowerment, bringing together women from diverse professional backgrounds to share their unique life journeys.
Curated by Dr. Prachi Chandra and led by Chapter Chairperson Tripti Behl, the event featured acclaimed actor and theatre artist Sunita Rajwar as the chief guest, who inspired attendees with her personal story of breaking barriers in the performing arts. Beyond cultural performances and storytelling, the gathering emphasized structured mentorship, economic independence, and the creation of reliable support networks for women in the region, drawing support from prominent local leaders like Ruchi Bhatt, Mahila Morcha State President, and Neha Joshi, National President, Youth Wing, BJP.
Also, this socio-cultural event featured other esteemed guests, such as Mrs. Shilpa Rastogi, Namakwali, Shark Tank, and Mohit Shaurya, nationally acclaimed poet, Veer Ras, who kept the audience engaged with their thoughts on women’s struggles and resilience, and shared some success stories.
Key Takeaways
- Acting skills and information on the National School of Drama: How the stage shaped Sunita as an actor, the discipline and challenges of theatre, and her eventual transition into television and OTT platforms. The craft of acting, the importance of continuous learning, and valuable insights about opportunities for aspiring actors through institutions such as the National School of Drama (NSD).
- Known for her memorable performances in productions including Gullak, Panchayat, Stree, Bala, Kedarnath, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and The Railway Men, Sunita shared anecdotes from her professional journey and spoke about the importance of allowing one’s work to speak for itself.
- Writing poetry & reciting: A powerful literary dimension to the evening was added by nationally acclaimed Veer Ras poet Mohit Shaurya, whose stirring poetry captivated the audience.
Impact & Outcome
Around 40 FLO Members and 200 beneficiaries participated in the Gulabo event. It promoted inclusion by urging the need to create safe spaces for women from diverse backgrounds to connect. The evening inspired the young women audience from different walks of life about how to take these performing arts as a career and how to succeed.