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The ‘2: 0’ trailer is nonsensical (Trailer Review)

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By Subhash K Jha
Would you believe it if I told you Akshay Kumar is a cell-phone-hating monster (at least he is disguised to look disgusting) who vows to get rid of the cellphone from the face of the earth.

Wait. There is more. Cellphones start flapping and flying in the air like bats. Girls gasp, guys shout. And Chitti, the robotic hero from the first Robot film, is back. That Rajinikant plays Chitti makes it okay for him to grab Amy Jackson and exclaim,‘Wow!’

Not quite our response to what we see in the trailer. At the end of the trailer Rajinikanth promises, “I’ll set your screen on fire.” I am not too sure of that. The emphasis is on amateurish special effects rather than on telling a story. The repetitive shots of scampering humanity and crushed cars would make the architects of the Avengers series giggle in amusement.

Didn’t I already mention the story? A cellphone-hating villain and a robotic hero to stop him. What follows is orchestrated mayhem. The bulk shots of the villain’s monstrous chaos in the city look like an encore of the first Robot film. More than Akshay Kumar versus Rajnikanth, “2: 0” looks like “Rajinkanth repeats robot and gets Akshay Kumar to join in.” If that sounds like fun, then welcome to La La Land.

No novelty in the shots showing the villain on a rampage. Loud clamorous background music (A. R Rahman on a sleepy Sunday afternoon?). And two principal actors seen to desperately try and infuse new vivacity into an old done-to-death battle between Good and Evil…Is this all there is to this long awaited lavish mammoth budgeted monster film?

I sincerely hope there is more to the film than seen in the trailer. For, what we see in the trailer is a hysterical attempt to grab eyeballs. Dialogues like, “Every person carrying a cellphone is an enemy of the nation,” only evokes unintended humour.

I don’t think laughter is the prescribed reaction to the colossal ambitions of this team that wants us to scream in pleasure. And honestly, I wanted to have fun watching the trailer. All it got out of me is a giggle.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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.

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