Despite strikes and squabbles within the industry, T'town has closed for the weekend for a fundraiser. On Saturday, the film industry has planned a gala dinner with 250 donor passes priced at Rs 1 lakh each, and according to sources, 170 of them have already been sold.The 'Dine with the Stars' event will allow guests rub shoulders with the best designers, artists and industry biggies, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Tabu, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha and others; besides having a fashion show and other entertainment.

Rakul Preet Singh, who is currently filming for Kick, says production, which is ready with an elaborate set of the film, has postponed a key scene. "Memu Saitam shows that humanity has no caste or religion. All actors have joined together to do their best. We've been filming for Kick and we have a great set-up done but when this event approached, we were more than happy to put the session on hold and be part of it. it's really inspiring to see the efforts, "she says.

While Lakshmi Manchu be walking down the ramp in recent Eiffel Tower Shilpa Reddy collection, other designers have the likes of Rana as showstoppers. The organizers have even roped in Shibani Kashyap for performance.Deeksha Seth, who will walk the ramp Pratyusha young designer says. "I have great memories of Vizag as we shot lots of Vedam there since I visited the city often.

Seeing how much the city needs help now, this is the least I can do. "Raashi Khanna, who is shooting for Jill opposite Gopichand, sing for the first time at the event." I'll be singing and this is my first time. I wanted to support the cause in any way possible. After all, everything I have achieved is thanks to the people and it is time we all join together and give back to them, "he says, adding that" I'm shooting for Jill and the entire cast and crew has been canceled filming -ember November 29 and 30 to be a part of the event ".