“The arts have the power to break barriers and transform lives,” asserted dynamic theatre actress-guru and talents mentor Raell Padamsee,( daughter of iconic Alyque Padmsee and Pearl Padmsee) reaffirming Create Foundation"s commitment to nurturing talent across all walks of life The enthusiastic audience came alive with energy, joy, and pure love as children from all backgrounds regaled audiences with stellar performances during Raell Padamsee"s Create Foundation"s annual events - the 16th Annual Pearl Padamsee Trophy for Excellence in Speech and Drama and the 11th Annual Create Trophy for Artistic Excellence. The events which were held on Saturday evening at the St Andrews Auditorium-Bandra West, brought together young talents from mainstream schools and marginalised communities, showcasing a shared theme of "Breaking Barriers." From acting and singing to dance, mime, and more, the participants dazzled with creativity and passion, demonstrating the transformative power of the arts. This year"s Pearl Padamsee Trophy saw finalists diligently competing from prestigious schools like Swami Vivekanand International, Dhirubhai Ambani International, and Bombay International School. Simultaneously, the Create Trophy celebrated inclusivity with inspiring performances by children from NGOs like the Helen Keller Institute and The Door Step School. The esteemed panel of judges for both trophies included famous showbiz celebs such as Soni Razdan, Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, Samir Soni, Manasi Joshi Roy, and also eminent popular citizens such as Manju Lodha, Zenobia Shroff and Shabnam Minwalla. Read also: Comedy King David Dhawan's Film "Biwi No. 1" is Creating a Buzz Once Again Abhishek Malhan Applauds ChumVeer Friendship on Bigg Boss OTT 2 Rupali Ganguly Files Defamation Suit Against Esha Verma: Sana Vanvaas actor Rohit Choudhary speaks about the trend of Podcasts