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I’m proud to be a mother: Karan Johar
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) On the occasion of Mother’s Day on Sunday, filmmaker Karan Johar says he is proud to be a mother to his children Roohi and Yash.
The “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” director welcomed his children in March last year. They were born via surrogacy.
Karan, 45, tweeted: “I love mothers. I love my mother (Hiroo Johar). I am proud to be a mother…Happy Mother’s Day.”
Several other celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Kajol and Sonakshi Sinha also used Twitter to express their affection for their mother on Mother’s Day.
Amitabh Bachchan: There is nothing like the love of a mother. This mother’s day I thank my mother and all mothers who have given their little newborns, their love, warmth and a safe pair of hands to survive and thrive. Every child alive.
Hema Malini: Happy Mother’s Day! Today is so special! The world is celebrating all the unsung heroines – Mothers! Every mother is unique in that she gives of herself so completely to her kids! Everything else is secondary. I take this opportunity to salute all these wonderful moms today.
Kajol: A Mother’s Day truth… I have a super power. It’s my mom!
Sonakshi Sinha: Happy Mothers day to my first role model, my first love and my first friend! Missing you, can’t wait to come back and trouble you, a whole month’s quota awaits you!
Gul Panag: Happy Mother’s Day to the best mother in the world!
Soha Ali Khan: From one mother to another – Happy Mother’s Day.
Yami Gautam: Happy Mother’ Day to my world. My beautiful mumma.
Sonu Sood: Wish you could feed me all my life. Miss you maa. Happy Mother’s Day, the day I celebrate all 365 days of the year.
Farah Khan Kunder: Everyone’s mother in the same frame! Happy Mother’s Day!
Shilpa Shetty: This is the best role of my life, and I already won an award in the form of you before I played it. Still feels like yesterday when you were inside me.. Gosh! how time flies. It’s amazing to now see my heart beat outside of me… Viaan-Raj, Thank you for choosing me. And I got my first handwritten card today. Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, love you to the moon and back and to all you.
Randeep Hooda: Nothing beats having a good laugh with ones mother. It’s a day well spent Mother’s Day.
Taapsee Pannu: And that’s where I get it from… Atleast half of it.
Madhur Bhandarkar: You can never be replaced but your memories forever remain a blessing to all of us. Miss you mom.
Divya Dutta: What bigger than a mother’s blessing than to walk the red carpet at Cannes on Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day Ma… today and everyday.
Tusshar Kapoor: Happy Mother’s Day! Throw back Thursday the first ‘walking’ moment, the best day for any parent! Laksshya (his son).
Sanjay Gupta: Wishing the most loving, caring and daring mamma. I know a very happy Mother’s Day. We are going to make it special just as you make everyday of ours.
Urvashi Rautela: Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face. Happy mother’s day to all who have been blessed with the gift of mothering. Birth mothers and earth mothers! Happy Mother’s Day 2018.
Rohit Roy: Celebrating Mother’s Day everyday! Gratitude.
–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.