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Welcome home Abhinandan, says B-Town with pride
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) While India sat glued to TV screens waiting to catch the first glimpse of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he crossed the Wagah border late on Friday evening, two days after his MiG-21 crashed in Pakistani territory, Bollywood celebs were busy sending out feverish messages lauding the airman’s heroism.
And here’s what the stars had to say:
Ranveer Singh: Welcome home Abhinandan! Inspiration to our whole nation. Jai Hind.
Karan Johar: We salute your bravery and valour…. We applaud your strength in the face of adversity.
Anil Kapoor: With pride in our hearts and a smile on our face, welcome home Abhinandan.
Kirron Kher: India doesn’t need weapons to fight a war. Warriors like Abhinandan are enough. We cannot thank our brave soldiers enough for their endless efforts and sacrifices for our Motherland.
Varun Dhawan: Welcome back home Abinandan, a true hero. These humane actions give hope that all humanity is not lost. Bharat Mata ki Jai.
Emraan Hashmi: Proud of you sir! Salutes to the brave son of India.
Parineeti Chopra: Everyone can learn something or two about real heroism from you. The entire nation is extremely proud of you and your courage!
Boman Irani: Saluting the valour and bravery of our Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. Like the entire nation, I would love to say welcome home Abhinandan.
Arjun Kapoor: We salute your valour and the entire nation is extremely proud of you Wing Commander Abhinandan… Welcome home.
Nimrat Kaur: In the face of grave adversity, to stand tall and unbroken takes other worldly nerves. Welcome home Abhinandan, your steely valour and calibre has been awe-inspiring. All of India and the uniform swells with pride today. A fauji daughter’s salute to you.
Dia Mirza: There is no place like home. Love, respect and gratitude. Wing Commander Abhinandan.
Celina Jaitly: Each and every officer and Jawan’s family must be continued to be saluted and celebrated like this… the price our forces and their family pay for our freedom is phenomenal!
Preity G Zinta: People in America are shocked that a 65-year-old Russian MIG-21 shot down an American made and sold F-16 at the India-Pakistan border. This tells a lot about pilot training. The best plane is the one with the best pilot inside. Welcome home Abhinandan.
Shatrughan Sinha: We whole-heartedly welcome the brave and dashing IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Vardhaman and greatly appreciate the sincere efforts of the Government of India to get him back…not to forget Honourable Imran Khan’s matured goodwill gesture of peace. My profound regards to the Indian.
–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.