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Bappi Lahiri’s song might feature in Marvel Studios’ film
By Natalia Ningthoujam
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) It was back in 2017 when Hollywood star Chris Pratt said “Whoa… wow” after watching a special Hindi promotional clip of his movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2” that featured Bappi Lahiri’s foot-tapping song “Jhoom jhoom jhoom baba”.
The Indian veteran singer-composer says he is in talks with Marvel Studios for one of their upcoming movies.
Over the years, some of the Indian elements have managed to find their way in Marvel superhero films. Remember Robert Downey Jr.’s character Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) attending an Indian wedding in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” or the Indian slum scenes in “The Avengers”?
If things work out, then one of Bappi Lahiri’s songs will feature in a Marvel film.
“I am currently in talks with Marvel Studios. They had used my song ‘Jhoom jhoom jhoom baba’. Chris Pratt, the hero of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2’, had really liked the song. So maybe a song (by me) will be used in their next film. I will go to Hollywood in April,” Bappi told IANS in a telephonic interview.
While he is yet to sign on the dotted line for the Marvel association, his other international collaborations with rapper Snoop Dogg and singer Akon are complete.
Acting has also been keeping him busy. He recently made a cameo in Sony Entertainment Television’s show “Ladies Special”.
“I have acted in so many films, including ‘Kalakaar’. I had done ‘Indian Idol’, but this (‘Ladies Special’) is the first time that I worked on a TV show. It’s today’s story about women travelling by a train and making friends during their journey,” he said.
In the show, he acted as a musician providing a platform to new talent.
“In real life also, I have always encouraged new singers. I had introduced many singers, including Usha Uthup and Alisha Chinai. So, my character is the way how I am in real life,” said the “Yaar bina chain kahan re” hitmaker, who likes to work in different film industries such as Bengali and Telugu.
The artiste with about a 50-year-long career has even been a film director. After helming a documentary called “We are One”, he is set to direct a musical.
“This year, I am directing a movie titled ‘Ek Adhura Sangeet’,” said Bappi.
What about a film on his life?
“Yes, a lot of people are approaching me to make a film on my life but I haven’t finalised anything. The biopic should start by this year,” he said.
“Actor Ranveer Singh could proabably play my younger version…you know the 1970s, 80′ and 90s time,” he added.
(Natalia Ningthoujam can be contacted at [email protected])
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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.