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Suprised by audience’s consumption of superstition based shows: Girija Oak
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Actress Girija Oak is surprised to see the Indian audience’s increasing interest in television shows which promote superstitions.
“More than makers, I am extremely surprised to see so much consumption from the audience’s side… Many people blame makers for making such shows, but there is a section of people who love to watch those shows,” Girija told IANS here.
According to her, the makers are creating such shows because they are “getting highest TRPs” in today’s time.
“Everybody is here to do business. Whatever sells is going to be made… If such shows are getting consumed and being watched then ofcourse they are going to be made by markers. No one is sitting here do philanthropy,” she said.
However, at the same time she feels there is a need of having good creativity, certain type of class and logic in the content of television shows.
Girija said: “There lies a big responsibility on makers as a whole to feed the audience with some small doses of interesting content so that there taste develops. Like film industry, there should also television appreciation workshops.”
The 30-year-old, who has featured in Hindi movies like “Taare Zameen Par” and “Shor in the City”, is currently working in Sony Entertainment Television’s recently launched show “Ladies Special”.
While talking about the show, Girija revealed that she was scared to join the show as she finds Hindi television very different from reality.
“It was not an easy decision for me to join the serial because Hindi television is quite far away from reality… Not all shows…barring a few.
“I don’t know people who wear such saris at home like Hindi shows portray… It is an amplified reality. It is very much unrelatable to me. So I did not want to fall into a trap something like that.”
But when Girija read the script of “Ladies Special” and had a meeting with Vipul D. Shah regarding the show, she found the concept of the show quite unique and relatable, and made her join the show.
She said: “The show deals with life of three Indian women, who have their dreams which they want to achieve. I found the show different from the other serials…This show offered me what I did not find in other shows. It is real which every Indian women could relate to.”
Apart from Girija, “Ladies Special” features actors Chhavi Pandey and Bijal Joshi in the lead roles.
–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.