The singer who took the country with storm with foot tapping number ‘Badtameez Dil’ from Yeh Jawan Hai Diwani, will perform at XlRI on July 28.
Benny Dayal, who hails from Kollam district, Kerala quit his job in BPO and decided to dedicate his career to music, will perform for fund raiser concert being organised by the B-school as part of ‘Valhalla’, an annual inter-college sports and cultural event, starting from July 26.
XlRI has partnered with Milaap, a Bangalore-based social enterprise that enables people to give a loan to the working poor in India. The proceeds from the concert will be collected by Milaap who, on behalf of XlRI will loan this money for vocational training, lighting homes, etc. Once the borrower repays this loan, it will be lent to other borrowers.
‘Valhalla’ will start with Hand shadowgraphy and Sand Art Animation Show by Amar Sen and Sabyasachi Sen, TATA Auditorium, XlRI. It aims to build healthy relationships among the students of the top business schools of the country and create an atmosphere of challenges, beyond the classrooms. This year, Valhalla has grown with teams from eight of India’s most prestigious B schools and 1,500 participants.
From July 26 to July 28, XlRI will play host to B Schools like IIMC, SIBM, XIMB, IIM Ranchi, IIM Raipur. These schools will compete against each other to prove their mantle.