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Vijay Deverakonda in awe of Chiranjeevi
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda says superstar Chiranjeevi gave him some really good advice for his career.
For the celebration of the success of his “Geetha Govindam”, Vijay invited Chiranjeevi to be the chief guest. And Vijay just can’t stop raving about the star since then.
“He not only graciously agreed to be our chief guest, but he cancelled the shooting of his film ‘Sye Raa’ for our event. If I was a big fan of his earlier I am an even bigger fan now. He spoke to me like a father on things that propelled him, on habits and routines that supported him. Things I should be aware of at my age,” Vijay said.
Vijay says inviting Chiranjeevi was not difficult.
“We went to invite him. He sat us down and first gave me a scene to scene narrative of my film ‘Geetha Govindam’. Every moment he loved, every expression, dialogue. It was pure joy just watching him narrate and laugh while he did so. He had seen the film so minutely. I was bowled over.”
He got some sound advice from Chiranjeevi.
“He gave me some really good advice. Chiru sir told me ‘All privileged to be a star-son have the comfort of a market, of a fan base. But when someone comes from working class and makes it, the audience makes him their own, they own him. That’s what happened with me in my time, and that is what I see happening with you. So take care of that. This I feel is the greatest privilege you can earn’.
“Chiru sir’s words are now engraved in gold on my heart. He came from nowhere when there was a set of long-established stars and became as he is called a megastar. So, I think whenever he sees someone else making that journey, breaking through, he has a soft corner.”
Vijay wants to catch up on all Chiranjeevi’s blockbusters.
“I want to watch his film on the big screen. No one wants to see anyone else on screen when he is there. People go to just watch him.”
–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.