During the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, entrepreneur Rishabh Tongya and Caroline Scheufele hosted the Golden Soirée at the Chopard Rooftop of the iconic Hôtel Martinez — an intimate philanthropic evening celebrating the cultural influence of Indian cinema.
Bringing together guests from the worlds of film, luxury, art, music, and philanthropy, the soirée was designed as a “party with a purpose,” with all proceeds from the charity auction supporting five international foundations. The evening featured live performances, curated cinematic moments, and a special appearance by Badshah.
Hosted by Archana Vijaya Puri, the event also unveiled exclusive Chopard creations, including the Happy Diamonds and Happy Sport India Edition pieces, alongside High Jewellery presentations and couture designs.
With a distinguished international guest list spanning India, Europe, and the Gulf region, the Golden Soirée ultimately raised €410,000 in support of organizations including All Hands and Hearts, BMVSS Jaipur Foot, The OpenAg Foundation, DAMAC Foundation, and Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
