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Book ‘Zero’ producer-director, demands Mumbai Congress leader

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Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) A senior Congress leader on Tuesday demanded police action against the director-producers of the upcoming Bollywood film ‘Zero’ for certain objectionable scenes which have “hurt sentiments of the Sikh community.”

Former legislator and Mumbai unit Vice-President Charan Singh Sapra said he has written to the police to summon the director and producers Red Chillies Entertaiment and Colour Yellow Productions under Indian Penal Code Sec. 295(A).

“I have urged Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone VII) to take cognizance of the objectionable posters and promos of the film ‘Zero’ due to release next month,” said Sapra.

This is because the lead actor Shah Rukh Khan is depicted as a mentally retarded character in undergarments wearing the Sikh religious symbol ‘gatra kirpan’ (mini-dagger).

“In Sikhism, the ‘gatra kirpan’ has its own sanctity and cannot be worn by anybody except an ‘amritdhari’ (baptized) Sikh. This has hurt the religious sentiments of Sikhs all over and I have received many complaints in this regard,” said Sapra, who is also President of Punjabi Cultural Heritage Board here.

Sapra has asked the police to lodge the complaints against the film producers and director Aanand L. Rai, withdraw the posters and promos immediately failing which Sikh community members would stage protests.

On Monday, Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee general secretary M.S. Sirsa demanded similar police action against the ‘Zero’ team and threatened agitation and even stop the film’s screenings in the capital.

‘Zero’ is a love-triangle between a dwarf (Khan), an alcoholic Bollywood actress (Katrina Kaif) and a NASA scientist suffering from cerebral palsy (Anushka Sharma).

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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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