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15 ‘karigars’ worked for 8 months for ‘Mahanti’

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New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Designer Naveen Sangli of L Bajrang Pershad Jewellers says that he along with his team spent eight months to finalise the right jewellery pieces for “Mahanti”, a biopic on legendary actress Savitri. Seventy jewelleries were customized with 35 pieces recreated by 15 ‘karigars’ to create the looks from 1950 to 1980.

“A team of five hand artisans was put to meticulous work to reinvent the classics. Jewelleries in gold, kundan and diamonds were recreated in same old designs and finished with the antique look.

“About 15 ‘karigars’ (weavers) worked on 35 pieces exclusively for eight months after almost six months of study and research and probing into the actress’s life story,” Sangli said in a statement.

The references for the jewellery was taken from Savitri’s life story and her films including “Mayabazar”, “Devadas”, “Pelli Chesi Choodu” and “Missamma”.

“The biggest challenge was to recreate chandmaama and suryudu, necklaces with rubies, vaddanams which were more than 60 years old,” said the designer.

The forthcoming film’s producer Priyanka Dutt of Swapna Cinema added: “About 70 pieces of antique jewellery were customized to meet the expectations of director Nag Ashwin’s vision for Keerthy Suresh who plays the titular role of Savitri. These included necklaces, champaswaralu, earrings, jhumkas, bangles, watches, finger rings, paapidi billa and vaddanams.”

Savitri’s choice of jewels was always an extension of her personality, which is subtle yet beautifully chosen by her for every occasion.

“You wear it and it captivates you,” Ashwin said about the jewels that Savitri loved, adding that it took many laborious days for the jewellery designer to delve into her past, talk to her family and know about her sensibilities for jewels before sitting down with craftsmen to make it.

“We used a lot of old methods like gold wire wrapping and dainty stone setting methods to get the closest vintage look possible. Matching a few pieces with the saris designed by designer Gaurang Shah was another major challenge.

“All her saris were such antique weaves and vintage dyes, that giving matching jewellery to these was quite a task,” said Sangli.

The biopic is slated for worldwide release on May 9.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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.

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