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I’ve been close to making film debut a few times: Kritika Kamra
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Well-known to Hindi television viewers as Arohi of “Kitani Mohabbat Hai” and Nidhi of “Kuch Toh Log Kahenge”, actress Kritika Kamra is now taking the Bollywood plunge with “Mitron”. She says she has been on the verge of making a film debut a couple of times, but somehow things didn’t work out then.
Set in a Gujarati milieu, “Mitron” also features Jackky Bhagnani, and is a slice-of-life film directed by Nitin Kakkar of “Filmistaan” fame. It is a remake of the Telugu film “Pelli Choopulu”.
Is “Mitron” the kind of launchpad Kritika hoped for?
“Can I be honest? I have been close to making a debut a few times in the past now. I had signed things, we had almost gone on floors and the films did not happen… Sometimes the film did not take off… And they were all, according to me, logical decisions. I was very cautious that I wanted to do a film with a good director, with a great script, with a production house wherein you would know the film won’t get canned… But I found that even films with big studios sometimes don’t literally take off.
“But I had my own journey, and when I got to do this film ‘Mitron’, it happened very fast. I signed the film and in 15 days we were shooting. There was prepping up, reading… I was so engrossed in that process. But now when I look back, I am very grateful that this happened to be my first film because I can very proudly say that I am doing a film I believe in,” Kritika told IANS over phone from Mumbai.
The film’s colourful poster features three men and Kritika.
“Films are very male-centric unlike TV, which is very female-centric, but even in a male-centric medium, I am getting to do a very good female part. So I am really happy that my film debut is this (‘Mitron’),” said the actress, who was also loved for her role as Ananya in “Reporters”.
After years of dabbling in the television industry, Kritika was happy to land an “important” role in a film as “refreshingly real” as “Mitron”, which was shot in Ahmedabad.
“There’s attention to detail, which I was creatively very happy about,” she said of the movie, which she describes as being more about friendship and companionship.
From the look of it, the movie caters to the youth.
“Young people will be able to relate to the film and I play a very relatable youth character. It’s a very’s today woman, independent, ambitious… A woman who wants to do a lot with her life and she is well-educated,” said Kritika, who is glad that it’s not a “hardcore potboiler” and is instead reflective of “stories of real people”.
What about TV projects as of now?
“Not right now… I was busy doing this film, and I want to wait to see how this unfolds for me. I want to be a part of the promotions… I have done a lot of TV, and I have been able to do some short films… This is my first project in the film space, and I am excited.”
(Radhika Bhirani can be contacted at [email protected])
–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.