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’72 Hours…’, ‘Rifleman’ makers in legal battle (Lead, Correcting intro)
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) The makers of Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer “Rifleman” have sent a legal notice to the team of the latest release “72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died”, claiming that they have the original rights to make a movie based on rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat’s life.
Avinash Dhyani, the director of “72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died”, revealed this to the media here on Saturday in the presence of the film’s producer Prashil Rawat and lawyer Nagesh Mishra.
“72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died” also features Avinash as Rawat. The film released on January 18.
On January 15, Sushant announced that he was going to be a part of “Rifleman”.
Abundantia Entertainment, producer of “Rifleman”, sent a legal notice to the team of “72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died”, stating that the latter cannot release their film because they (Abundantia) have the original rights to make the film on Rawat’s life.
However, Avinash said: “We are not going to step back from this issue. I have been working in this industry for 15 years. If they (Abundantia) think that we are going to succumb under their pressure, then it’s their biggest misunderstanding.”
He slammed Sushant for not verifying the legal aspect before coming on board the film.
“It’s nice that they want to make a film on a martyr but their tactics are not right. I respect Sushant as an actor. I feel he is sensible man. But if a certain actor decides to be a part of a film, then it is his responsibility to see whether the film in which he is going to work is clear or not in terms of legal matters before announcing it on social media.”
Explaining the legal aspect, lawyer Mishra said: “We agree that anyone can make film on a popular personality but he should have proper rights. We acquired the right to make film on the life of Rifleman Rawat from his brother Vijay Rawat and his mother in 2015. When makers of ‘72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died’ were ready with the release of their film, then suddenly, Abundantia Entertainment are saying that they have the original rights of the film.”
Mishra added that the makers of “72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died” are going to take legal action against Abundantia Entertainment “if they don’t withdraw their film”.
–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.