A selfless woman is hoping to make a difference with a special charity event – and it will be hosted by a Scottish actor. 

Adeeba Ahmad, 41, spoke to the Glasgow Times about her Bollywood Bash event which will raise money for Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) – an organisation which treats and cares for those affected by the cruel disease across the UK. 

(Image: Adeeba Ahmad pictured by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Adeeba wants to make sure the night is a fun way to raise funds for a wonderful cause. 

The Cumbernauld woman said: “I want to make the charity night as great as possible. 

“It will be a great night for a great cause and hopefully we’ll raise a lot of money.” 

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(Image: Adeeba Ahmad pictured by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) (Image: Atta Yaqub at the Pride of Scotland Awards. Image by PA.)Hosted by actor Atta Yaqub (Famous for starring in Ken Loach's Ae Fond Kiss) and Rupa Mooker, attendees can expect a three-course Indian meal, as well as a DJ to play music throughout the night. 

Adeeba has also organised a few games for people to play, and has been collating raffle and auction prizes – with help from some local sponsorship.

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Explaining how thankful she was for their help, Adeeba said: “Local businesses like Three Brothers, Swaran, Peppermint Lounge and Kahani in Edinburgh have given sponsorship which is great.

“They have been so nice and seeing how generous people can be is amazing."

Adeeba added: “Aside from the sponsorships, I’ve done this off my own back with a small team helping me and they have been brilliant.” 

(Image: Image by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) The bash will take place on November 14 at Oran Mor in the West End. 

Tickets are still available and cost around £40 per person – or £400 for a table of 12. 

To purchase tickets, click HERE

For more information about the TYAC, click HERE 

If you or someone you know needs support with Cancer, you can find Macmillan’s website HERE