Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, along with daughter Pooja Bhatt, activist Rabia Patel, Dr. Yusuf A. Matcheswalla, and several medical professionals, came together for The Rabiaz – Walk For A Cause event, held over the weekend. The initiative, founded by Rabia Patel, is known for blending fashion, social advocacy, and community engagement, with this year’s focus firmly on mental health awareness.
Speaking at the event, Mahesh Bhatt reflected on his emotional connection to the cause. “At the last event, I brought Alia because I wanted her to witness this world and understand this aspect of life. Today, I feel awareness about mental health has grown, and what moved me most was the innocence in how this event was presented,” he said. “There wasn’t a heavy professional touch, but something more raw and honest. It talked about a deep issue, but in such a simple, heartfelt way. I’m leaving here feeling enriched.”
The Rabiaz – Walk For A Cause continues to be more than just a runway show. It serves as a platform to drive meaningful change, advocating for causes like women’s empowerment, mental health, and social equity. With fashion walks, networking spaces, and self-development sessions, it encourages individuals from all walks of life—especially youth and professionals—to engage with social issues in a positive, uplifting way.
This year’s event was notable for its unique participant base—all the contestants were medical professionals. Their involvement added credibility and a poignant layer to the mental health theme, bridging the gap between clinical understanding and community dialogue. As the event grows in reach and purpose, it’s clear that The Rabiaz is carving out a space where style meets substance, and awareness meets action.