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‘Delhi 47 Km’: A grimy drama of crime (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
By Troy Ribeiro
Film: “Delhi 47 Km”; Director: Shadab Khan; Cast: Rajneesh Dubey, Dolly Tomar, Mustakeem Khan and Shadab Khan; Rating: **1/2
Ironically for a film set 47 km away from Delhi, it interestingly bookends in Goa.
This grimy drama, filled with noir characters, revolves around Jigar (Shadab Khan) who stays in Delhi with his ailing father. His father owns a plot of land which is a prime property in the titular location. On the plot stands a wayside restaurant (dhaba) that is usurped by Ateek Bhai (Satim Lal Bal). Jigar is desperate to have this land released from Ateek and his family.
Taking advantage of the situation is Ateek’s son Sarjil (Sarjil Khan), who is a womaniser. He uses the place for his nefarious activities. Along with him are two good for nothings, Lala (Bhadhur Singh Dangi) and Vicky (Utkarsh Dubey). They are basically parasites. They also happen to be the caretakers of the plot.
Their friend Lalan is another shady character, who indulges in guns and drug trafficking. After his death, how the three friends Jigar, Lala and Vicky exploit Lalan’s wife Avni (Dolly Tomar), forms the crux of the tale.
Initially the plot seems rough and unpolished, introducing the various characters and their behavioural patterns. But once that settles, the earnest and realist tones crank up the style. So it’s clear that the film is driving home a point – that crime does exist so close to the capital.
Despite the film being clearly dark with bits of melodramatic violence, the director astutely balances some goodness with a redemptive approach. The film had the potential of displaying raw nerves, but that’s cautiously handled. There are moments that touch your heart especially when Avni states how people she trusted betrayed her. Or when she gets battered at the end.
While the entire cast are natural and earnest in their performances, your heart goes out to Mustakeem Khan, the child actor who plays Lalan and Avni’s son, Mintu, simply because he is the only child in this dark, horrific tale. There are a few stray incidents where the action appears mildly theatrical and the fault here lies with the direction. While the screenplay is seamless, the writing especially the dialogues lacks the finesse.
The film shows that it is mounted with moderate production values. The production designs are appropriate and realistic. Except for a few dark frames, the locale is beautifully exploited by Ovais Khan’s lens. Yogesh Pandey and Vinay Patel’s editing is a bit sluggish.
The songs with sombre lyrics are melodiously rendered by Deepak Kumar and Warsi Brothers. Its picturisation flawlessly encapsulates the moments effectively, thereby giving a fresh lease of life to the otherwise dark narrative.
Overall, the film is well-executed, and portrayed in its own expansive landscape.
–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.
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