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I’m getting offers every second day: Kitu Gidwani
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Veteran actress Kitu Gidwani says her age doesn’t act as a barrier in getting roles.
Asked if it is difficult to bag roles at 50, Kitu told IANS over phone from Mumbai: “I am getting offers every second day. Ads, films, series… everything.”
“I was offered one mythological show to which I immediately said no without taking talks further. I am not interested in dressing up in heavy clothes and overacting to the hilt,” she added.
She is currently seen as Sameer’s (Randeep Rai) step-grandmother in the Sony Entertainment Television “Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai”.
“It’s been nice and very pleasant experience. Everybody is like a family here,” she said.
Sharing details about her “mean” character, she said: “I try to make his (Sameer) life hell because I don’t accept the fact that he is living in my house. In an underhand way, I try to bring about his downfall. So, there is a constant war going on between the two.
“He is also very smart. He realises what I am up to. So, it’s great fun playing this character because you never know what she is going to come up with next. She doesn’t rest until she shows Sameer in a bad light or every wish of his is thwarted,” she added.
But her off-screen bond with Randeep is “great”.
“He is a very cool guy and a very good actor,” said the “Swabhimaan” actress, who started shooting for the show from March.
“Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai”, which focuses on high school romance between Sameer and Naina, also features young actors like Ashi Singh, Ayesha Kaduskar, Kristina Patel, Sanjay Choudhary and Raghav Dhir.
Does she give them tips or inputs on acting?
“No. They got more sense than me. They are so good. The younger boys act really well. They are very subtle and not over the top. I don’t give inputs to anybody. In fact, I ask for inputs for myself,” said Kitu, who has been acting since the 1980s.
“We work together very well,” she added.
The show is set in the 1990s. Does she miss anything from that era?
“I don’t miss anything about that era. We had some excellent shows during that time. I did my two big hits – ‘Junoon’ and ‘Swabhimaan’ in the 1990s. In that sense, I miss it,” she said.
On the content of the current shows, she said: “I don’t watch any of the shows. I don’t find any of them watchable. I used to watch earlier. There were so many shows you could watch that had depth and substance.”
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.