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‘The Dark Side …’ a modern film about today’s time: Deepraj Rana
Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Actor Deepraj Rana says that “The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City” is a modern film about today’s times.
Deepraj interacted with the media for the film’s promotion here on Tuesday.
He will be seen as a cop in the film who had a traumatic experience as a child.
Talking about his character, he said, “The childhood experience he had, stays with him throughout his life affecting his mind, decisions, and way of living. His story is about the repercussions of his traumatic experience and how he finds help to get out of it. The film has such few more stories which will feature, K.K Menon, Mahesh Bhatt and more.
“Another great thing about this movie is that the characters are linked to each other in some or the other way. The way the film is written is amazing and I really enjoyed working with the director. The content is very new, different and I feel it is a modern film about today’s times.”
The film is trying to tell the truth about the hardship everyone goes through but at the same time trying to leave the audience with hope at the end.
When asked what he thinks about the director’s approach to the film, Rana said, “Everyone tries in their own ways to seek peace and happiness by solving their problems and keeping away from them. This film has brought forward very unique problems in people’s lives and how they survive through it will be very interesting and entertaining for the audience.”
“The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City” will see the debut of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt as an actor portraying the character of a painter and Avi as a singer alongside Nikhil Ratnaparkhi, Deepraj Rana, Alisha Seema Khan, Gul Hameed, Neha Khan, Jyoti Malshe, Irfan Hussein, Aarti Puri & Kay Kay Menon in the pivotal roles.
Written and directed by Tariq Khan and produced by Rajesh Pardasani under the banner of Lakshya Productions, the film is set to release on Friday.
Deepraj Rana is currently busy shooting for the Sanjay Dutt production’s film, “Prasthanam”. He will also appear in Himanshu Dhulia’s “Milan Talkies”.
– 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.