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Working in ‘Simmba’ is soul enhancing experience: Ranveer
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film “Simmba”, said on Saturday that working in this movie has been a mind and soul-enhancing experience for him as an actor.
Ranveer Singh was interacting with the media here on his appointment as a brand ambassador for men’s grooming brand Nivea Men.
Talking about his most anticipated film Simmba, which is being directed by Rohit Shetty, Ranveer said: “In December, there will be an explosion on screen as Simmba is coming up. I have now a month’s break because Rohit Sir has gone to shoot ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’, so I am taking care of all my other responsibilities … but it’s been really mind enhancing and soul enhancing experience.
“I am working with Rohit Sir, who is king of the genre that I absolutely love. I am really growing as an artiste because it’s not easy acting and performing in mainstream films. You have to actually perform like a kaleidoscope of ‘Rasas’ (flavour), as they say ‘Nav Rasas’ of acting like comedy, drama, action…”
Ranveer, who has done some very intense films like “Padmaawat” and “Bajirao Mastani”, added that Simmba’ will be a family entertainer.
“It is my biggest film and it is something that I am really excited about. It is something which Rohit Sir and I are going all guns blazing for. I think it will be full-on family entertainer which is kind of films that I am wanting to be part of going forward.”
Ranveer Singh is playing role of rowdy cop in Simmba, similar to what was earlier played by superstars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan in their career.
When asked whether he thinks Simmba is his biggest film to date, he said: “Yeah… It is with the director who has such a great, vast and sparkling equity. He (Rohit shetty) is not holding anything back.
“This time, the way he is mounting the film and everything he is pumping into it, it becomes my biggest outing. I am doing my best to perform my level-best in the film and keeping my fingers crossed. I am excited about it and I hope everybody watches it and likes it.”
Asked about his experience of working with Rohit Shetty, who is considered as an expert in directing masala commercial films, he said: “I love him. We have shot for a month for the film and in that period, we have become really close. He is an amazing leader.
“There is so much to learn from him about filmmaking and connecting with mass audience. His energy and passion is infectious. He is so immersed in the process of filmmaking that as a part of his team, you feel compelled to give your best and you do it from your heart.”
Simmba also stars Sara Ali Khan and Sonu Sood in lead roles.
Helmed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Karan Johar and Reliance Entertainment, Simmba is scheduled to hit screen on December 28.
–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.