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Roles not controlled by conventions of beauty excite me: Ekavali Khanna

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New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Actress Ekavali Khanna, whose visibility in the film industry has got a boost with “Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain” and “Veere Di Wedding”, says roles which are not glamorous allow transformation and break the conventional understanding of beauty are what attract her.

“Every genre comes with its own share of learning and wealth of experience. Having said that, doing roles which are unglamorous and have room for physical transformation in look and performance, and are not bound and controlled by the conventions of beauty, excite me,” Ekavali told IANS.

Recounted how she broke convention, she said: “I did a cameo in ‘Daas Dev’ where I turned my hair all salt. I was so tempted to break the mould, and in a unexpectedly nice way it was liberating.”

She especially pointed out her role as Najma in Norwegian film “What Will People Say”, which also stars Adil Hussain and has been travelling to various international film festivals, garnering positive reviews.

Talking of film festivals, Ekavali won the Best Actor Award for “Angrezi Mein Kehte Hein” at the Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards held in Ottawa, Canada last month.

With the inimitable Sanjai Mishra as her co-star, Ekavali plays one half of a middle-aged couple, whose changing relationship the movie explores to tell how just loving someone is not enough and expressing that love is equally important.

In real life, Ekavali is a single mother of two sons.

Striking a balance between her personal and professional life is something the Kolkata-based actress is doing with pride.

“Being a loving mother who is always there for her kids has been as important for me, as my career. I value my work and my relationship with my sons.

“Being a mother hasn’t in any way got in the way of my work or career. In fact, it has empowered me, provided me with emotional strength and stability. The kids have been a huge source of love and encouragement which is all one needs to prosper and grow,” she said.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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.

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