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Sachin-Jigar join ‘Chhota Bheem The Musical’
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Composers Sachin-Jigar have promised that their compositions for “Chhota Bheem The Musical” will be fun and catchy.
The live action extravaganza, which has Oscar winner Resul Pookutty taking charge of its sound designing, is based on India’s popular superhero for children — ‘Chhota Bheem’ and his friends from Dholakpur.
“We are excited about being a part of this stage musical based on the most loved superhero of India, Chhota Bheem. The music is going to be fun, catchy and full of energy just like Chhota Bheem,” Sachin-Jigar said in a joint statement to IANS.
The stage show is being created as a Broadway style production. Green Gold Animation, the creators of Chhota Bheem, has associated with Venture One Innovations (Venture One), which is creating and producing this special project.
The show has been scripted by Ulka and Mayur Puri.
“I’m extremely delighted to work with Green Gold and Venture One to bring Chhota Bheem live on stage. There are very few projects that make me happy in all three capacities, as a screenwriter, songwriter and as a parent,” said Mayur Puri.
“My kids love Chhota Bheem and working on this project with my wife Ulka as co-writer, has brought us closer as a family. Now it’s up to us to translate that joy and seed it in every single viewer. Working with Sachin-Jigar has been a blessing and I couldn’t think of a better team than this,” he added.
The choreography of the show is by Longinus Fernandes and Pushan Kripalani has been roped in for the show direction. The production is by acclaimed designer Derek McLane and supervising direction by Guillaume Duflot.
The stage musical is scheduled to debut later this year, and will tour over 10 cities in its first season.
–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.