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Consider India-China war a betrayal: J.P. Dutta
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker-producer J.P. Dutta, gearing up for the release of his movie ‘Paltan’, on Thursday said that he does not consider the 1962 India-China war as sich but a “betrayal”.
“China fought us only in 1962. But if you study that war, you will realise that it wasn’t a war. They attacked Indian borders at 5 a.m. and massacred 600 Indian soldiers in two hours. So, it’s not a war where you give equal chance to the other person to fight back. Therefore, I don’t consider it was war… it was kind of betrayal,” Dutta said when asked why Indian filmmakers don’t make movies on the India-China war as they do with India-Pakistan wars.
Dutta was interacting with the media at the trailer launch of ‘Paltan’ along with actors Arjun Rampal, Sonu Sood, Harshwardhan Rane, Gurmeet Chaudhary, Sidhhant Kapoor, Luv Sinha, Monica Gill, Anu Sonal Chauhan, Dipika Kakar, music composer Anu Malik and producer Nidhi Dutta on Thursday in Mumbai.
“It was kind of betrayal because India was the first country to acknowledge the People’s Republic of China when Mao Zedong became the Chairman of the Communist Party of China. India was the first country which told the United Nations to make China a part of the world body.
“Western countries were not ready to recognise China, but (then Indian Prime Minister) Jawaharlal Nehru made the first move to make China a part of the United Nations.”
The director-producer said that maybe Nehru did so because he never felt that they will ever do anything wrong to us (India). “But as they say ‘life is unfair and the world is unfair'”.
Dutta, who launched Abhishek Bachchan in Hindi film industry with ‘Refugee’ (2000) and worked with him again in Umrao Jaan (2006).
When Dutta was doing casting for ‘Paltan’, he again roped in Abhishek to play a soldier, but after reportedly committing for the film, the Bachchan junior opted out.
Queried on the issue, a visibly upset Dutta said: “Please go ahead and speak to Bachchan and let me know because even I don’t know.”
Based on the Nathu La military clashes along the Sikkim border in 1967, ‘Paltan’ showcases an untold story of the Indian forces facing off in an intense battle to ward off Chinese infiltration.
With ‘Paltan’, Dutta is returning to the director’s chair after a gap of 12 years — Umrao Jaan was his last directed film.
Dutta is best known for helming war movies like ‘Refugee’, ‘Border’ and ‘LOC Kargil’. ‘Paltan’ is set to hit the screens on September 7.
–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.