Actress Shabana Azmi has partnered with AmeriCares since 1993 in helping to provide medical supplies and other aid in India.
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STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford based AmeriCares will honor actress and activist Shabana Azmi at a fundraiser in New York City on March 22 at “A Celebration of Indian Art & Humanity.” The event will support the organization’s efforts in India.

Azmi has been involved with AmeriCares since 1993 after an earthquake, and she helped deliver supplies to Latur and Osmanabad.

The event will take place at Aicon Gallery, 35 Great Jones St., New York City. In addition to honoring Azmi, Indian Art will be auctioned. Aasif Mandvi of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” will serve as celebrity auctioneer.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person or $75 per couple. To buy tickets or for more information, contact Jen Martin at jmartins@AmeriCares.org or 203-658-9556.