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I don’t relate to web series: Manasi Salvi
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Actress Manasi Salvi says she is “too orthodox” when it comes to different types of mediums and that she doesn’t relate to the digital platform.
“Web series is something that I don’t relate to it. I can’t watch myself ‘on the go’. I think I am too orthodox in terms of medium. I love television. It is where I began my career. Television has supported me for 21 years and has given me a variety of roles, looks and fabulous creative professional people to work with so, I am quite happy doing TV as of now and I don’t plan the future,” Manasi told IANS in an email interview.
She is so loyal to the small screen that she has chosen to keep away from movies for a while.
“Marathi cinema is very close to my heart. I have done six Marathi films, I have won a state award for one and a Screen award as well. I am extremely happy about that. But being in a daily soap, I don’t get time to give dates for a longer schedule in Marathi cinema.
“Right now, I am very loyal to TV and my advertisements. I want to stay like that a little longer,” said the “Sadarakshanaay” actress.
She has now joined the cast of the show “Papa By Chance” as Sucharita Chopra, an elite businesswoman. A few years ago, she had played a character who belonged to a wealthy family in the show “Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara”.
“The choice of character has never been a process where I see that the character is wealthy or poor, but just comes instinctively when you listen to a particular script and also how the woman is, what are the struggles in life, do I identify with her…
“For choosing a character, I believe it’s not much of a choice of an actor, even it’s a choice it needs to fit the bill. It needs to be approved by a lot of creative people who take the story forward. This is the reason why I believe that every character that comes to an actor is probably destined.”
Is she acting as a strict or a lenient mother in the show?
“A mother can never be strict, a mother can never be lenient. A mother is probably a responsible woman and I play a responsible woman in this series,” said the actress, also a mother in real life.
“My daughter influences a lot of work that I take up because I don’t want her to feel uncomfortable with what I do personally and professionally. It’s a kind of responsibility that I feel from my end.”
She is excited about her wardrobe for “Papa By Chance”.
“I have always been lucky in terms of my wardrobe. Every show of mine has given me a new style and a new look. I am looking forward to this one because it’s a combination of suits and saris and jackets and a combination of everything that I have done till date. What I really like about Sucharita’s wardrobe are the colours. They are bold and beautiful,” said Manasi.
How much input does she give to her stylist for the show?
“The stylist for my show is Shivani and she is brilliant with what she does, so I don’t have to give much of an input. The only way I can contribute is by staying fit and making her creativity probably the same she has visualised while she was creating it,” she shared.
–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.