University of British Columbia
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified woman lighting a diya (candle) at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of two unidentified women performing a small dance at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of two unidentified women performing a small dance at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Kamal Sharma speaking at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
Kamal Sharma, son of an Indian diplomat, grew up in Old Delhi, India, before moving to Vancouver, Canada in 1978, when his father got posted to the Indian Consulate. In 1979, Sharma got married, quit the University of British Columbia, and started managing a video store, called The Video King. From managing a video store, Sharma got a break in 1983, when he impressed a producer with his speaking ability and got a spot to do sports news for the World View Channel. From there, Sharma pitched a few show ideas pertaining to South Asian culture, which established him as a household name in the South Asian community. On December 1st, 1990 Sharma opened his video store, called Kamal's Video Palace (KVP). From hosting TV shows, to renting and selling Bollywood movies to presenting sold out concerts to thousands of people, Sharma has shared South Asian culture through entertainers, music, and Bollywood stars. Through his work, Sharma has helped thousands of people stay abreast of the latest entertainment out of Bollywood. With his experience behind him, Sharma founded KVP Entertainers & KVP Heritage, whose goal is to revive arts presentations from South Asia in B.C. Sharma and KVP Heritage have sponsored many community events and fundraisers, supported young people as well as up and coming future stars. In 2022, BC Achievement Foundation honoured Sharma with the Annual Community Award.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Kamal Sharma, son of an Indian diplomat, grew up in Old Delhi, India, before moving to Vancouver, Canada in 1978, when his father got posted to the Indian Consulate. In 1979, Sharma got married, quit the University of British Columbia, and started managing a video store, called The Video King. From managing a video store, Sharma got a break in 1983, when he impressed a producer with his speaking ability and got a spot to do sports news for the World View Channel. From there, Sharma pitched a few show ideas pertaining to South Asian culture, which established him as a household name in the South Asian community. On December 1st, 1990 Sharma opened his video store, called Kamal's Video Palace (KVP). From hosting TV shows, to renting and selling Bollywood movies to presenting sold out concerts to thousands of people, Sharma has shared South Asian culture through entertainers, music, and Bollywood stars. Through his work, Sharma has helped thousands of people stay abreast of the latest entertainment out of Bollywood. With his experience behind him, Sharma founded KVP Entertainers & KVP Heritage, whose goal is to revive arts presentations from South Asia in B.C. Sharma and KVP Heritage have sponsored many community events and fundraisers, supported young people as well as up and coming future stars. In 2022, BC Achievement Foundation honoured Sharma with the Annual Community Award.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of two unidentified musicians performing at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of unidentified individuals modelling South Asian clothing at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of unidentified individuals modelling South Asian clothing at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of unidentified individuals modelling South Asian clothing at an event entitled "Mehfil '02" organized by the UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV), and held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
The UBC Indian Students' Association (UTSAV) was incepted in 1980 and is the largest student-run club at the Alma Mater Society of UBC. Their vision is to provide a "home away from home" by helping students embrace South Asian culture. They have held events in celebration of Diwali and Holi.
Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.